Program Overview
The Geophysics at Desert Research Institute 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 Geophysics 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Nevada, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geophysics 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
- applied geophysics
- earthquake seismology
- environmental earth science
- experimental geophysics
- exploration geophysics
- geologic hazards
- GIS
- geostatistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Complete the\nGraduate Admissions Application and pay the $95 application fee.\xc2\xa0
- Obtain official\ntranscripts from all higher education institutions attended showing dates of\nenrollment, subjects taken, grades received, graduation date and/or certificate\nof graduation
- Complete the\nIntensive English Language Center Graduate Application\xc2\xa0 and pay the $60 application fee
- Original financial\ndocuments: Financial Data Form [WEB] accompanied by a bank statement showing a\nminimum of $33,600 for the Fall 2016/Spring 2017 semesters. Passport copy,\nprevious I-20/DS-2019 forms, visa stamps, and I-94 card.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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
2001-02-18
About Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute
Nevada, U.S.
Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a nonprofit research campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and a sister property of the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), the organization that...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English