Master of Science in Geosciences at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Master of Science (MS) in Geosciences degree program offers opportunities for research in the areas of solid Earth, Earth history, sedimentary rocks, and paleontology, Earth surface processes, and atmospheric science. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to solving geoscientific problems, stressing the importance of field observations complemented by laboratory analysis and numerical modeling. The program seeks applicants who are highly motivated and capable of meeting the challenges of a rigorous master’s degree.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 1 year (30 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 30 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Thesis Option: 30 Credits; Non-Thesis Option: 30 Credits; Geosciences Major.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Geosciences To be admitted into the Master’s Program in Geosciences, a student must meet the University’s graduate admission requirements and have: (1) Have a “B” average in upper level work (2) International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. (3) Submit three letters of recommendation, a one-page statement of research interests, and a copy of all transcripts to University Graduate Admissions on or before February 1 for the Fall admissions and August 1 for the Spring admissions. (4) Receive approval of the departmental Graduate Program Committee. Admissions Requirements for th

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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