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MS Geology at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Geology offers M.S. degree programs across many specializations, including environmental geology and surficial processes, structural and planetary geology, paleobiology and stratigraphy, petrology and volcanology, geophysics, and geoarchaeology. Depending on the area of specialization, research may include fieldwork, laboratory studies, and computational analyses.

Faculty: Franklin College of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours total. Required courses include GEOL 7000 (6 hours max.) Master's Research; GEOL 7300 (3 hours) Master's Thesis.

Career pathways

Geology graduate students do well in the job market. Of our graduates in the past five years, 90% are now employed in the earth sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: a) Three letters of recommendation b) C.V. c) Statement of Purpose that addresses background (particularly research), objectives, and career goals. Letter should specifically address the applicant’s prospective advisor at UGA and how working with them at UGA will help applicant reach their goals. d) Official transcript e) Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in geology (e.g. coursework in geology, work and/or research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, senior thesis). f) For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. g) Application deadline is January 1 for fall.

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.

Duration: 30 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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