MS Geosciences at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The Master of Science in Geosciences is a rigorous research program with grounding in related course work. Research programs include environmental geology; geomorphology; water resources; environmental (bio)geochemistry; mineralogy; sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic environments; geochronology and structural geology; tectonics; and the evolution of orogen.

Department: Geosciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

For the thesis option, successful writing, oral presentation and defense of a research thesis are required. Satisfactory completion will be determined by the candidate’s thesis committee. Advanced courses in geology must total at least 30 semester hours, including 6 to 9 credits for thesis research. At least 6 credits of graded coursework must be at the 6000-level. Students enrolled in a traditional (thesis) M.S. cannot switch to the non-thesis option without prior approval from the thesis committee. For the non-thesis option, at the time of enrollment the student must select a general area in

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Application information

Entry requirements

For both options, a minimum of 15 graded credits used in compilation of the graduate GPA must be taken in residence at UVM. Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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 applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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