MSEG Energy Geoscience at Rice University

Programme overview

MSEG Energy Geoscience is a master's degree programme at Rice University in Energy Geoscience (Wiess School of Natural Sciences). The professional master's degree in Energy Geoscience (formerly Subsurface Geoscience) is geared for students who have a geoscience background and would like to become proficient in their area of interest. The degree totals 43-45 credit hours.

Faculty: Wiess School of Natural Sciences | Department: Energy Geoscience | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 15 courses (minimum of 43-45 credit hours , depending on course selection) to satisfy degree requirements. A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above). A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University. A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).

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Entry requirements

Admission to graduate study in energy geoscience is open to qualified students holding a bachelor’s degree (BA or BS degree) in a related science or engineering program that included coursework in general chemistry, general physics, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations. Completed coursework in geology and/or geophysics is preferred, as well as completed coursework in computer skills and some programming. Scores from the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required. Department faculty evaluate the previous academic record and credentials of each applicant individually.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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