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Overview
Thesis projects for the Geology program 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.
Our Faculty
The Department of Geology and Environmental Science faculty maintain research programs 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:
- Archaeological Geology
- Archaeogeophysical Survey
- Regional Geology of North America
- Glacial Geology
- Coastal Geology
- Principles of Sedimentary Basin Analysis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Geology View 261 other Masters in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Full admission without deficiency should include a six-credit geology field camp course and equivalents to courses in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and any two upper-level geology courses.
Tuition Fee
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International
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
22410 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 747 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
13260 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 442 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Akron
890 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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