MS Geology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

Research-oriented M.S. in geology with strengths in geodynamics, volcanology, geochemistry and petrology, surface processes, earthquakes and seismology, and mineral and energy resources, supported by fieldwork in the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada.

Department: Geological Sciences and Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Specialisations include earthquakes and neotectonics, geomorphology, igneous petrology and volcanology, metamorphic geochemistry, mineral exploration and ore genesis, paleoseismology, planetary geology and remote sensing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering (graduate programmes): bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; full graduate standing needs at least 30 credits of undergraduate geology and/or related work. Submit three letters of recommendation, a 1-2 page personal statement, transcripts, and English exam scores for applicants from non-English-speaking countries; GRE not required. A faculty member must agree to advise.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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