Overview

About the programme

The Department of Geology and Environmental Science faculty maintain research programs such as Geology - Environmental Geology of The University of Akron to study topics as diverse as:

ground water

pollution impacts

microbe-mineral interactions

environmental change

biodiversity

remote sensing of buried structures

External funding and alumni support allow faculty to support student research. The faculty provides a broad-based education focused on both academic and applied aspects of the geological and environmental sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geology

Geomorphology

Silicate Mineralogy and Petrology

Biology

Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-26 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 - Environmental Geology are accepted on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Akron, United States

Disciplines

Geology Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental 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 the University's baccalaureate degree in natural science (biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics, or physics) or engineering plus the equivalent of the University's minor in geology. Geology Field Camp I and II are required.

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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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

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Scholarships Information

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