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Engineering

MS Geoengineering at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The Geoengineering master of science (MS) degree balances education in engineering fundamentals and design with research and development. It is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in industry or to continue toward a PhD. Emphases are in fundamental aspects of geomechanics and its applications.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Major Courses, Electives, Plan A, Plan B. Courses must be taken on the A-F grade basis, unless only offered S/N.

Career pathways

It is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in industry or to continue toward a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission depends primarily on the applicant's academic record and letters of recommendation. Applicants who lack geoengineering training are often required to complete at least one appropriate course from the undergraduate program. Graduate degree credit is not awarded for such preparatory work. A bachelor's degree in engineering, basic science, or mathematics is preferred. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. The application deadlines are December 3 for fall admission and August 31 for spring admission. All materials must be submitted to the online application. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 3 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 30 credits

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