Rolla,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geology and Geophysics in Rolla United States | Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri University of Science and Technology
|
Rolla United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,380
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Our graduate program combines rigorous academic study with innovative research opportunities. Students can pursue a master's degree with either a thesis or non-thesis track, while doctoral candidates must complete an in-depth dissertation and publish original findings. We offer graduate studies in geology and geophysics at both master of science (thesis and non-thesis) and Ph.D. levels. These programs aim to build a strong foundation in geological principles, geochemistry, and geophysical concepts. Research forms a core component of each curriculum, with doctoral students expected to make novel scientific contributions. The department boasts extensive research facilities for geological, geochemical, and geophysical investigations. Students regularly collaborate with multiple disciplines including mining engineering, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering, and biological sciences. Our faculty and graduate students frequently engage in joint research projects with other university departments and international institutions. Partnerships with local organizations such as the Missouri Geological Survey, USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, and Mark Twain National Forest Service provide additional research and internship possibilities. Collaborative opportunities also exist with regional mining, petroleum, and industrial companies, allowing research projects to extend beyond our immediate faculty expertise and available equipment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2 Letters of Recommendation (thesis only)
Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university's registrar's office and all official scores reported directly from the respective testing agency. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future.
A statement of purpose
A resume or curriculum vitae
Test Score(s):
GRE and/or GMAT test scores.S&T's GRE Test Center Code is 6876 / GMAT test code is RWQ-TL-82
TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5,
A B.S. degree is essential for professional practice in geology or geophysics in industry. Due to the increasing complexity of jobs in the geosciences, the M.S. degree is recognized as the professional degree for geoscientists desiring employment in the Petroleum, Minerals, and many other industries. The Ph.D. degree is for those students that want to conduct original research with purpose of adding new knowledge in a specific area of the geosciences. Successful Ph.D. candidates find employment in academia or research centers in government agencies or corporate research labs.
Admission as a regular graduate student is normally limited to those who ranked in the upper third of their baccalaureate graduating class or who have done quality work at the graduate level. For this requirement, a cumulative B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale), or a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the student's last sixty credit hours of undergraduate coursework is considered equivalent to an upper one-third standing.
Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review. Upon arrival on campus, you must request that an official copy of your transcript(s) to be sent to us directly from your previous university's registrar's office and all official scores reported directly from the respective testing agency. Once we receive the official documents, we will verify them. If there are any discrepancies between the unofficial documents you submitted, Missouri S&T will withdraw your admission and you will not be allowed to apply to S&T in the future.
A statement of purpose
A resume or curriculum vitae
Test Score(s):
GRE and/or GMAT test scores.S&T's GRE Test Center Code is 6876 / GMAT test code is RWQ-TL-82
TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5,
A B.S. degree is essential for professional practice in geology or geophysics in industry. Due to the increasing complexity of jobs in the geosciences, the M.S. degree is recognized as the professional degree for geoscientists desiring employment in the Petroleum, Minerals, and many other industries. The Ph.D. degree is for those students that want to conduct original research with purpose of adding new knowledge in a specific area of the geosciences. Successful Ph.D. candidates find employment in academia or research centers in government agencies or corporate research labs.
Admission as a regular graduate student is normally limited to those who ranked in the upper third of their baccalaureate graduating class or who have done quality work at the graduate level. For this requirement, a cumulative B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale), or a B average (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the student's last sixty credit hours of undergraduate coursework is considered equivalent to an upper one-third standing.
Tuition
USD
30,380