Overview

About the programme

Course program will be selected to provide the student with a well-rounded background in lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

Thesis projects for this Geology - Earth Science degree of The University of Akron address diverse topics ranging from:

exploration for natural resources, including metals, petroleum and water;

addressing problems associated with human impacts on the environment; and

investigating earth’s history to understand the evolution of life and global climate change.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sedimentation & Stratigraphy

Paleobiology

Structural Geology

Mineral Science

Earth Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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More details

Applications to the master's degree program in Geology - Earth Science are accepted on a rolling basis

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Geology View 167 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of purpose

Full admission without deficiency should include equivalents of current geology courses for the baccalaureate degree in geology.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24090 USD / year

≈ 24090 USD / year
Out-of-State

24090 USD / year

≈ 24090 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14490 USD / year

≈ 14490 USD / year

Living costs

Akron

United States

890 - 1300 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geology - Earth Science.

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Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Akron

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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