MS Geosciences at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The master's pathway in Geosciences is designed to educate you in integrative and interdisciplinary geoscience: tectonics, geophysics, earth materials, geochemistry, and climate and surface dynamics. Led by faculty and researchers working at the forefront of scientific discovery, the program trains you for careers in research and education; energy and mineral resources; and environmental policy.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Minumum credits : 30 units of course work (15 minimum graded and 2-6 units from GEOS 910) Core coursework : GEOS 595A, Topics in Geosciences, 1 unit, taken for two semesters, typically in student's first year

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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