Overview

The Department of Geological Sciences offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Geological Sciences and Environmental Geosciences.

Learning outcomes

Michigan State University welcomes the application of motivated students to our Department at any time of the year. Research and teaching assistantships are available for highly qualified applicants and are awarded in fall of each year. In addition, several fellowships and scholarships provide additional financial support for summer stipends, research involvement by undergraduate students, conference travel, and research and field expenses.

The roles of geoscientists are to better understand Earth’s physical environment, predict likely outcomes of interacting Earth processes, identify and quantify natural resources for a sustainable planet, and understand the role of anthropogenic forces and societal choices that impact the Earth system. The ability to investigate processes over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales is central to the geoscience perspective. As a part of MSU's land grant philosophy, it is our mission to discover new knowledge, apply fundamental research insights to societal problems, and train the next generation of citizens, scholars, and policy makers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Glacial and Quaternary Geology

Organic Geochemistry

Applied Geophysics

Reservoirs and Aquifers

Analytical Applications for Biogeochemical Research

Mineral–Water Interactions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Earth Sciences Environmental Sciences View 180 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Requirements:

A complete MSU application package.

Official transcripts from all previously attended academic institutions.

An original document stating official GRE scores.

An original document stating official TOEFL scores (for international applicants).

Official TSE (Test of Spoken English; part of TOEFL) or SPEAK test score (for international applicants wishing to be considered for a teaching assistantship; minimum score of 50 is required for consideration).

Provide a Statement of Purpose.

Three (3) letters of recommendation (use recommendation form included with University application).

Tuition Fee

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International

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

51870 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1729 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26790 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 893 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for East Lansing

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Geosciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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