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Tuition USD 31,355 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,013 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Boulder, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Geological Sciences at University of Colorado at Boulder is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Geological 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 31,355 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,013 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Boulder, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geological Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Marine Ch
  2. Igneous /Metamor Field Geology
  3. Geochem
  4. Planet Surfaces & Interiors
  5. Planetary Science
  6. Introduction to Hydrogeology
  7. Introduction to Geochemistry
  8. Introduction to Paleobiology
  9. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
  10. Fluid Earth
  11. Oceanography
  12. Biogeochemistry
  13. Geomorphology
  14. Field Techniques in Hydrogeology
  15. Environmental Field Geochemistry
  16. Field Seminar in Geology and Tectonics
  17. Field Methods in Active Tectonics
  18. Environmental Sampling and Analysis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Each incoming student will consult with his or her faculty advisor to choose an appropriate three-person committee, which is to meet sometime during the first semester. For master\xc2\x92s degree candidates this committee should be their advisory committee (see below).\xc2\xa0
  • The committee will meet with the student during the first semester to discuss the student\xc2\x92s goals, interests, strengths, and weaknesses. The committee is to help the student develop an initial plan (courses, research activities, milestones) that will guide the student toward a timely and successful master\xc2\x92s thesis defense or comprehensive exam.\xc2\xa0
Other documents:
  • Personal Statement
  • We require one copy of the scanned transcript from each\nundergraduate and graduate institution that you attended.
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • $60 Application Fee ($80 for international students).
  • GRE and GMAT tests

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 31,355 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,013 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 31,355 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,013 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Colorado at Boulder 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 University of Colorado at Boulder

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-08-28
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months