MS Geology at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Take your research to the field. Get your hands dirty and gain invaluable field experience as you prepare for your geoscience career. As a graduate student in the University of North Dakota's Geology program, the classroom is just the start. Our master's program encourages hands-on experience in the field, ensuring that you have the skills employers look for.

What you will study

Students seeking the Master of Science degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies, as well as the following particular requirements set forth by the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering: The time normally needed to complete the requirements for the Master’s degree in Geology is about two years of full-time work.

Career pathways

Roles include Biostratigrapher, Geologist, Maturation geologist, Operations geologist, Sedimentologist, Senior geologist, Stratigrapher, Structural geologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The applicant must meet the School of Graduate Studies’ current minimum general admission requirement as published in the graduate catalog. For admission to the Geology M.S. program, applicants should have earned an undergraduate degree in Geology from an accredited college or university or another relevant discipline. If an applying student has a Bachelor's degree in a non-science discipline or is otherwise uncertain that their accomplishments meet these requirements, they can demonstrate their competency and preparedness for graduate school in Geology through other means, such as demonstration of equivalent and relevant knowledge gained through field experience and/or industry employment. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher. Applicants are encouraged to submit their GRE score to support their application, especially if they do not have an undergraduate degree in Geology. Applicants must satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,700 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same Source

International applicants: USD 29,401 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

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

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