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Overview
The Applied Geosciences program at University of Pennsylvania also facilitates preparation for professional licensure. This degree prepares students to take on a range of pressing environmental problems including approaches to mitigating soil and water contamination, solving waste disposal challenges and responding to human-induced natural disasters such as landslides and floods.
Field Opportunities
Experiences in the field, such as class trips and site visits, are critical components of the curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to participate in research projects being conducted by members of the Department of Earth & Environmental Science. These projects will provide experience working with geoscience professionals in the field, and will involve training in the use of relevant instrumentation, as well as data collection and analysis techniques.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Subject areas include:
- Organizational Project Management
- Applied and Environmental Geophysics
- Project Design
- Geochemistry
- Biogeochemistry
- Aqueous Geochemistry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Fall: Priority application deadline - December 15
Language
English
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Credits
12 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Geology View 193 other Masters in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
Other requirements
General requirements
Your application to the Master of Science in Applied Geosciences program will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Undergraduate academic record at an accredited college or university
- Work experience
- Career objectives and reasons for choosing the Master of Science in Applied Geosciences program at Penn
- Letters of recommendation
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if applicable
Tuition Fee
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International
23672 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23672 USD per module during 24 months. -
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23672 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23672 USD per module during 24 months.
per 4 credits
Living costs for Philadelphia
1313 - 2284 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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