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Geology and Environmental Science

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Tuition USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Pittsburgh, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Geology and Environmental Science at University of Pittsburgh 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 Geology and Environmental Science 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 7
  5. Tuition: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geology and Environmental Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research and Thesis MS Degree (Thesis Research)
  2. A Scientific Communication
  3. Colloquium
  4. Advanced Igneous Petrology
  5. Paleoclimatology
  6. Soils: Geobiochemical Landscapes
  7. Plate Tectonics
  8. Basin Analysis
  9. Groundwater Geology
  10. Surface Water Hydrology
  11. Advanced GIS Systems & Computer Methods
  12. Geophysical Well Logging
  13. GIS, GPS, and Computer Methods
  14. Applied Remote Sensing & GPS Techniques
  15. Advance Remote Sensing
  16. Quantitative Research Methods in Earth Science in MatLab
  17. Topographic Analysis
  18. Organic Geochemistry

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3

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).

Admission Requirements:

  • Complete the online application form.\xc2\xa0
  • Personal Statement: A brief statement of purpose (typically 1-2 pages) that addresses your specific interests and professional goals in Geology & Environmental Science.
  • Required Writing Sample: \xc2\xa05-10 pages of your own writing, not from a group effort.
  • Official transcripts for all college-level institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate study).\xc2\xa0
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores\xc2\xa0

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-08-27
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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