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BA Earth Sciences at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Discover our world! By studying the earth sciences, you will study the planet, the processes that change our landscapes, the history of life and the interactions between environment and society. You will gain the practical and in-demand skills to collect scientific data, inform policy decisions and study the environmental impacts of things like fracking, oil and natural gas extraction, renewable resources, climate change, and more.

Faculty: College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Earth History and Paleontology, Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology, Coastal, River, and Glacial Processes, Earth Materials and Geochemistry, Plate Tectonics, Climate Change.

Career pathways

Career options: Geoscientist, Hydrogeologist, Environmental Consultant, Exploration Geologist, Science Educator, Paleontologist, Disaster Scientist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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