BS Geosciences at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

Geology has undergone a revolution in the past decade, becoming an interdisciplinary science that emphasizes the study of major Earth systems - the solid Earth, the Earth’s surface, the hydrosphere, atmosphere, and cryosphere (ice!), and the ancient and modern biosphere. Geology majors learn how these systems work and how they are connected. Geology majors integrate knowledge of Earth materials, the processes that have shaped them and the deep chronology of Earth history to understand global change through time.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

The Department of Geosciences offers coursework that stems from the wide array of expertise of departmental faculty with courses in variety of geoscience subdisciplines. Our undergraduate curriculum provides first- and second-year students with fundamentals of the geosciences in “core” courses, such as geomorphology, paleontology, structural geology, and mineralogy.

Career pathways

Geoscientists are in high demand. Projections extending to 2029 show that employment in the geosciences will grow faster than the average occupation. The need for energy, environmental protection, and responsible land and resource management has spurred continued demand for geoscientists well into the future (US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major follows the university/college admission requirements: The Department of Geosciences follows the admissions requirements set by the University of Cincinnati and the College of Arts & Sciences. For admissions information for high school, international, and transfer students, visit https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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: Fall, Spring and Summer semesters for first-year and transfer students; the College-Conservatory of Music generally accepts transfer applications for fall only, except BA Music and Electronic Media.

First-year: Early Action deadline November 1 (fall only); fall application deadline March 1 (rolling admission), spring November 1, summer March 1. Confirmation deadlines: May 1 (fall), December 1 (spring), April 1 (summer). The BSN has a priority deadline of November 1 and CCM applicants are encouraged to submit pre-screening materials by November 15.

Transfer: fall application deadline July 1, spring November 1, summer March 1. CCM programmes: December 1 application deadline for fall; DAAP programmes: March 1 application deadline for fall.

First-year applicants apply through the Common Application; ACT/SAT scores are optional for fall 2025 and fall 2026 entry.

Graduate applications: programmes set their own deadlines and decision schedules. Most programmes use the UC Graduate Admissions Application; Nursing uses NursingCAS, Occupational Therapy OTCAS, Physical Therapy PTCAS, Athletic Training ATCAS, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology CSDCAS, and Public Health SOPHAS.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uc.edu/apply.html

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