Program Overview
The Environmental Geochemistry at Colorado School of Mines is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 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 Environmental Geochemistry 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Golden, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Geochemistry 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
- Groundwater Engineering,
- Introduction to Geochemistry,
- Aqueous Geochemistry.
- Advanced Physical Chemistry,
- Methods in Geochemistry,
- Water Analysis Laboratory,
- Mineralogy and Crystal Chemistry,
- Hydrothermal Geochemistry,
- Geochemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics,
- Organic Geochemistry of Fossil Fuels and Ore Deposits,
- Clay Characterization,
- Geological Data Analysis,
- Integrated Basin Modeling,
- Environmental Organic Chemistry,
- Microbiology and the Environment,
- Environmental Microbiology Laboratory,
- Biogeochemistry and Geomicrobiology,
- Applications of Geographic Information Systems,
- Advanced Groundwater Engineering,
- Mathematical Modeling of Groundwater Systems,
- Molecular Microbial Ecology and the Environment,
- Nuclear and Isotopic Geochemistry,
- Advanced Groundwater Modeling.
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).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 17,010 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Colorado School of Mines 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 Colorado School of Mines
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, United States
Colorado School of Mines is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-06-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months