Program Overview
The Geoenvironmental Studies at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 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 Geoenvironmental Studies 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Shippensburg, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geoenvironmental Studies 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
- Applied Meteorology and Climatology
- Mineral and Rock Resources
- Environmental Geology
- Medical Geography
- Groundwater and Hydrogeology
- Regional Geographic Studies
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems
- Image Processing
- Field Techniques
- Quantitative Methods
- Environmental Land-Use Planning
- Water Resources Management
- Geography-Geology Field Studies
- Selected Topics in Geography
- Urban Environment
- Applied Geographic Information Systems
- Geoenvironmental Hydrology
- The Geologic Environment
- Geography of Economic and Environmental Systems
- Mapping Sciences
- Geomorphology
- Disease and the Environment
- Problems of the Atmospheric Environment
- Land-Use Regulations
- Geoenvironmental Research I
- Geoenvironmental Research II
- Selected Topics in Geography
- Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Present an official transcript showing at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA for your undergraduate studies
- Students with a GPA below a 2.75 must take the\xc2\xa0Graduate Record Examination\xc2\xa0(GRE) prior to admission
- And you must have completed:
- 12 undergraduate credit hours in geography, or
- 12 undergraduate credit hours in earth science, or
- Combined total of 18 undergraduate credit hours in the two fields, or
- 15 undergraduate credit hours in the social sciences (including 6 hours in geography) and 15 undergraduate credit hours in the natural sciences (including 6 hours in the earth sciences).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 5,620 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, United States
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-27
- Language English
- Duration 24 months