Program Overview
The Geology at The University of Vermont 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 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Burlington, 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
- Earth System Science
- The Dynamic Earth
- Geological Oceanography
- Environmental Geology Survey
- Mineralogy & Optic Crystallography
- Geo-morphology
- Regional Geology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor\'s degree in Geology or related field from an accredited institution with year-long courses in chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics preferred. The M.S. program is also open to undergraduate majors in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering or mathematics who have accumulated 12 semester hours of coursework in geology. Required remedial course-work in geology, if any, will be established by the student and the faculty during the admission process and during advising at the beginning of the first semester.
- Strong undergraduate record, letters of recommendation, and satisfactory basic GRE scores.
- Applicants should identify a potential faculty advisor (or advisors) and include research interests in the application statement.
- Application to the program is a competitive process and admission is dependent upon available Teaching and/or Research Fellowships.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,630 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 646 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Vermont 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 The University of Vermont
The University of Vermont
Burlington, United States
The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, commonly referred to as the University of Vermont (UVM), is a public land-grant research university in Burlington, Vermont, United States....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 12