Program Overview
The Geology at Cal Poly Pomona University 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 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
- Location: Pomona, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geology 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
- [\'Advanced Topics in Geosciences\', \'Field Investigations\', \'Thesis Proposal\', \'Thesis Research\', "Master\'s Degree Thesis", \'GIS Applications for Earth Scientists I\', \'Earth Science Seminar\', \'GIS Applications for Earth Scientists II\', \'Engineering Geology II/Laboratory\', \'Sedimentary Geology\', \'Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology\', \'Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology Laboratory\', \'Soil Physics\', \'Ore Deposits\', \'Shallow Subsurface Geophysics\', \'Exploration and Mining Geology\', \'Geotectonics\', \'Introduction to Seismology, Earthquakes and Earth Structure\', \'Field Module Laboratory\', \'Planetary Science\', \'Special Topics for Upper Division Students\', \'Quaternary Geology\', \'Micropaleontology\', \'Advanced Hydrogeology\', \'Petroleum Geology\', \'Advanced Shallow Subsurface Geophysics\', \'Topics in Advanced Seismology\', \'Contaminant Transport\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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- You have completed a four-year college course\nof study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree or its equivalent\nfrom an accredited or internationally recognized institution. \n
- Are in good academic standing at the last\ncollege of university attended. \n
- Have attained a grade-point average of at\nleast 2.5 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted. \n
- Have satisfactorily met the professional,\npersonal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate studies, which may\ninclude qualifying examinations. \n
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-04-18
About Cal Poly Pomona University
Cal Poly Pomona University
Pomona, United States
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-22
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 24