Program Overview
The Geoscience at Mississippi State University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Geoscience 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 6,560 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Starkville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geoscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in Geoscience
- Weather Analysis I
- Weather Analysis II
- Weather Forecasting I
- Weather Forecasting II
- Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology I
- Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology II
- Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology III
- Practicum in Broadcast Meteorology IV
- Applied Climatology
- Physical Meteorology
- Synoptic Meteorology
- Satellite and Radar Meteorology
- Dynamic Meteorology I
- Geography of North America
- Natural Hazards and Processes
- Advanced Mesoscale Meteorology
- Quantitative Analysis in Climatology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- GRE Test
- Social Security Number Disclosure
In the admissions process, the Social Security number is used to match test scores and transcripts and not as a permanent student identifier. A permanent, unique MSU ID number will be issued. MSU will not disclose the Social Security number of an applicant to anyone outside the Mississippi Institution of Higher Learning system except as allowed by law, with permission from the individual, or as approved by MSU legal counsel.
- Letter of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required to process your application and must be submitted electronically. As part of the on line application, names and email addresses of each person who will supply a recommendation need to be provided. Once you submit your application, an email will automatically be sent to each person identified as a reference and a URL link will be provided to submit the letter. You will receive confirmation that the link has been sent to your references. For each letter of recommendation submitted, you will receive an email confirming this action.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,560 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,560 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,890 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Mississippi State 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 Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, United States
Mississippi State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-05-18
- Start Date 2018-08-16
- Language English
- Duration 24 months