Overview

The mission of the Geology programme from Oklahoma State University is to prepare you for careers in the industry or government, or entry into PhD programs.

Research and Faculty

The BPSoG is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that enable you to conduct cutting-edge research in the geosciences. Our graduate faculty are nationally and internationally recognized scholars in their fields of research and have strong track records of successfully mentoring graduate students to complete their degrees. Through generous support of alumni, the advisory board and industry, the BPSoG has 20 fellowships and scholarships offered annually to graduate students.

The BPSoG graduate program also enjoys strong support from alumni and surrounding industries in terms of professional mentoring and enhanced employment opportunities. In addition, the BPSoG has a Student Enrichment Fund, which is used to help students attend national and international professional meetings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quaternary Geology and Geochronology
Paleontology and Paleoceanographic Reconstruction
Advanced Methods in Structural Geology
Seismic Interpretation
Research Methods and Techniques in Geosciences
Depositional Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

thesis option - 30 hours; report option - 32 hours

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stillwater, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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150 _(verbal)

150 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

undergraduate degree in geology or related field
Completion of geology core courses and required math and science undergraduate courses with a final grade of “C” or better
Some course requirement exemptions may be made on an individual basis
Three letters of recommendation from professors and/or job supervisors (personal endorsement letters from friends, family or peers are not acceptable)
Statement of purpose (no more than one page)
GRE recommended not required
International applicants who aren't native English speakers must submit one of the following:
TOEFL-iBT
IELTS

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Tuition Fee

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International

21975 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 21975 USD per year during 12 months.
National

17890 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 17890 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7550 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 7550 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Stillwater

900 - 1400 USD /month

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