MS Earth Sciences at University of Oregon

Programme overview

A master's program with research opportunities in geobiology, geochemistry, geodesy, geomorphology, geophysics, petrology, volcanology, paleontology, stratigraphy, structural geology and ore deposit geology, offered in five broad areas.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Earth Sciences | Duration: 45 credits; two years or more | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

45 credits: 24 credits of 500/600-level courses, 9 credits at 600 level, 9 thesis credits (ERTH 503) and 3 remaining credits, with at least 30 credits in residence. Students attend the department seminar and graduate student seminar each term. Areas are volcanology-petrology-geochemistry, stratigraphy-surface processes, paleontology-paleopedology-geobiology, structural geology-geophysics and economic geology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University of Oregon graduate admission (applies to all graduate programs): a bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited four-year U.S. institution or an equivalent international credential, completed before the first day of classes. Each program sets its own GPA, test and prerequisite criteria. Applications include transcripts, a CV/resume, a statement of purpose, references, and GMAT/GRE scores where the program requires them. Applicants whose primary language is not English need TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo English Test 120 (some programs require higher). Application fee: $70 domestic, $90 international.

Requirements published at faculty 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.

Each graduate programme sets its own application deadlines and required materials.

Graduate application fee: $70 for domestic applicants and $90 for international applicants for degree-seeking programmes (doctoral, master's, graduate certificate); paid online by Visa, Mastercard or Discover when applying. Graduate Microcredential application fee is $35. Applications are submitted through the graduate application portal.

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