MS Geosciences at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The thesis-based MS in Geosciences covers geology, geochemistry and geophysics with concentrations including seismology and tectonics, mineral and rock physics, crystal chemistry, geochemistry, petrology, sedimentary geology, planetary geosciences and hydrogeology. Students work with state-of-the-art instrumentation and the degree is typically a non-terminal step towards PhD candidacy.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Geosciences | Duration: 30 graduate credits including at least 18 in approved courses; thesis MS completed within 3 years of entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

30 graduate credits with a 3.0 GPA, including at least 18 credits of approved academic courses and thesis research (GEO 590/599), culminating in an MS thesis with a short public defense and closed examination. Non-thesis concentrations in Earth and Space Science (31 credits, with Foundations of Earth Science and a Capstone Project) and Hydrogeology (30 credits including 6 research credits) are also described.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in an earth or space science, or in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics or engineering; minimum B average for all undergraduate coursework and a B average in science courses; acceptance by both the department and the Graduate School. GRE General Test scores are not considered or accepted. Conditional admission is possible for applicants not meeting the degree or GPA criteria.

Requirements published at program group level.

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 applications are for fall entry with funding consideration; deadlines and any other entry terms vary by program.

Graduate School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Applications are submitted online through the Slate portal. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale; GRE scores are listed on the application checklist and three letters of recommendation are required. Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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