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Geology

Miami University of Ohio
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 14,226 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,444 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Degree MSc
Deadline Feb, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Oxford, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Geology at Miami University of Ohio is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences, 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 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. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 14,226 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,444 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Geology 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. Geomicrobiology and life in extreme environments
  2. Geophysics, seismology and mantle dynamics
  3. Hydrogeology and contaminant transport
  4. Igneous petrology and volcanology
  5. Isotope Geochemistry
  6. Low-temperature and environmental geochemistry
  7. Mineralogy and crystallography
  8. Mineral surface geochemistry
  9. Paleobotany and Paleoecology
  10. Paleoclimatology and geomorphology
  11. Sedimentology and stratigraphy
  12. Tectonics and structural geology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The M.S. program requires a minimum of 30 credit hours consisting of 24 hours of course work plus 6 semester hours of credit for thesis. There is no single prescribed curriculum for all graduate students. 

Course programs are developed by consultation between students and their graduate-study committees in line with the students\' needs and interest. All M.S. degree candidates present an oral thesis proposal before the end of the second semester of residence. A final oral defense of thesis research is held after the thesis is completed. There is no language requirement for the M.S. degree.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 14,226 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,444 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 14,226 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 6,444 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Miami University of Ohio 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 Miami University of Ohio

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Miami University of Ohio

Oxford, United States

Miami University of Ohio 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 Feb, 2027
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English