Program Overview
The Earth and Environmental Sciences at California State University San Bernardino is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: San Bernardino, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Earth and Environmental Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Graduate Geological Mapping
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Low-temperature Geochemistry
- Graduate Independent Study
- Advanced Internship
- Hazardous Material Control
- Management of Water Quality
- Air Quality Management
- Administrative Regulation
- Advanced Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Geosciences
- Graduate Geological Mapping
- Graduate Seminar in Environmental Sciences
- Supervised Graduate Study in Geology
- Supervised Graduate study in Geology
- Graduate Project
- Modern Quantitative Analysis
- Geographic Information Systems Applications
- Groundwater Hydrology
- Field Methods in Hydrology
- Engineering Geology
- Advanced Laboratory Techniques
- Instrumental Analysis
- Advanced Topics in Geology
- Laboratory for Advanced Topics in Geology
- Earth Resources
- Neotectonics and Seismic Hazard Analysis
- Volcanology and Volcanic Hazard Assessment
- Advanced Structural Geology
- Internship in Geology
- Independent Study
- Digital Mapping and GIS for Scientists
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Low-temperature Geochemistry
- Graduat Independent Study
- Graduate Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
- Completion of an undergraduate major in geology, chemistry or associated fields (e.g., biology or environmental studies with at least 30 quarter units of upper-division course work);
- One year each of laboratory courses in: general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics;
- One full-term course in basic calculus or methods in calculus;
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in all courses used for credit in the major;
- Completion of the graduate entrance writing requirement;
- Submission of scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to the earth and environmental sciences graduate committee;
- Submission to the earth and environmental sciences graduate committee of a one-page, typewritten statement of the student\'s preparation for graduate study, goals in the graduate program, option (PSM or Geology) applied for, potential area of research and possible advisor (for thesis option) and professional goals following completion of the M.S.;
- Submission of three letters of recommendation from people who are in a position to make relevant comments on the student\'s intent and potential for success in the program. At least two of the letters should be from current or former college or university faculty familiar with the student\'s scholarship and related activities.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,302 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact California State University San Bernardino directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About California State University San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
California State University, San Bernardino is a public research university in San Bernardino, California, United States. Founded in 1965, it is part of the California State University system. The...
University Profile- Start Date for 2024
- Language English
- Duration 48 months