Geological Sciences MS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

The MS in Geological Sciences advances understanding of the Earth and applies it to societal problems through three themes: climate change; geohazards, volcanology and geodynamics; and water and environment. Thesis and project tracks are offered; full-time for both, part-time for the project track only.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Earth Sciences | Duration: 2 years (thesis track) or 3 semesters (project track), 30 credit hours | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Students receive specialised training in their chosen focus area and exposure to the department's full range of expertise, within thesis or project tracks.

Career pathways

Prepares students for professional careers in industry or government (both tracks) and for doctoral study (thesis track).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application fee $75.

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.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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