MS Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The School of Earth Sciences graduate programme provides advanced professional training in the Earth and Environmental Sciences and Geodetic Science. Students investigate Earth's history, interior and surface, oceans, freshwater, atmosphere and their interactions, with field work and laboratory research.

Department: School of Earth Sciences | Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Study covers Earth's materials and processes, natural resources and sustainability, natural and human-made hazards, and probing the Earth system with satellites, in situ and laboratory measurements, physical theory and numerical models.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test optional, at the discretion of the potential academic advisor (page text refers to the 2021 sessions). Recommended undergraduate degree in biological science, geological sciences, physical science or engineering. International applicants: proof of English proficiency with minimums of TOEFL iBT 4.0 (equivalent to 79 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120. Application deadlines (US / international): Spring 2027 Dec 21, 2026 / Nov 2, 2026; Summer 2027 Jun 27, 2027; Autumn 2027 Jul 27, 2027. Applicants interested in teaching assistantships or research fellowships for Fall 2027 should apply by November 30, 2026.

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.

Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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