MSU's master's program in Geosciences is thesis-based and designed to be completed within two years. It is open to students who have a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences or a closely related field. Earning a Master of Science in Geosciences permits the greatest amount of flexibility for employment opportunities in oil and gas exploration and development; environmental resource, waste, and contamination management; college-level teaching; and a slew of specialized applications in scientific laboratories and field settings. It is the degree of choice for most employers of earth scientists.
Department Website: Bolin Graduate School of Geology
Department Website: Bolin Graduate School of Geology
Degree and Hours
» Master of Science: 31 Hours
Delivery Method
» Face to Face
Application Requirements
Submit requirements to the Admissions Office.
» Application to McAda Graduate School
» Application Fee ($50 Domestic or $75 International)
» Official Transcripts
» Three Letters of Recommendation or Reference Request Form
» Application to McAda Graduate School
» Application Fee ($50 Domestic or $75 International)
» Official Transcripts
» Three Letters of Recommendation or Reference Request Form
Application Deadlines
» Fall: March 1
» Spring: October 1
» Spring: October 1