Program Overview
The Geology at Temple 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
- Tuition: USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, 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
- Remote Sensing and GIS
- Coastal Processes
- Structural Geology (Graduate)
- X-ray Crystallography
- Environmental Nanogeoscience
- Ecohydrology
- Introduction to Geophysics
- Low-Temperature Geochemistry
- Advanced Low-Temperature Geochemistry
- Vertebrate Paleontology and Taphonomy
- Electron Optical Techniques
- Sedimentary Petrology
- Soils and Paleosols
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Letters of Reference:
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From Whom:\xc2\xa0Letters of recommendation should be obtained from college/university faculty members familiar with the applicant\'s academic competence.
Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:\xc2\xa0Applicants are required to have taken at least five courses in Geology and one year of college-level Chemistry, Calculus, and either Physics or Biology to prepare for graduate-level classes and instructing undergraduate majors.
Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:\xc2\xa0A baccalaureate degree, whether a B.A. or a B.S., with a major in Geology or a related program in Science or Mathematics is required.
Statement of Goals:\xc2\xa0Includes your specific interest in Temple\'s M.S. program, your research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.
Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required. Scores are typically in the 50th percentile or higher in the quantitative and verbal areas.
TOEFL: 105 iBT or 620 PBT minimum
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,360 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Temple University 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 Temple University
Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
Temple University 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 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-08-28
- Language English
- Duration 24 months