San Diego ,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geological Sciences in San Diego United States | San Diego State University
San Diego State University
|
San Diego United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,812
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Our program is designed to equip students with the expertise and competencies needed to excel as leaders in Geoscience research, professional practice, and education. We focus on training students to identify scientific challenges, process and evaluate data, effectively share findings, and construct well-supported arguments. Like many graduate programs, we prioritize research as the optimal method for cultivating analytical skills and independent initiative. Our curriculum includes graduate and advanced undergraduate courses that effectively deliver cutting-edge Geoscience knowledge. Numerous students gain valuable experience as teaching assistants, which we consider essential training for future educators. These TA positions allow students to deepen their subject mastery while developing skills in structuring and delivering clear explanations. The department actively fosters connections between prospective students and potential thesis advisors. We welcome inquiries from students about coursework or research collaborations with faculty members.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You will be asked to list the institutions you attended, dates of attendance, and any degrees earned. You will be asked to provide any test scores available or dates of any future tests. Graduate applicants with international coursework are required to submit transcripts (academic) and proof of degree (diploma/degree certificate) both in the original-language and an English translation, from all post-secondary schools attended, to Graduate Admissions. Transcripts/grade reports are required from all post-secondary schools attended. The student must have earned at least 30 units of coursework listed on the official program of study with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Review the graduate requirements by Country web page for country-specific information. Failure to submit the required country-specific documents listed will result in your application being canceled. Official transcripts have been received indicating English as the principal language of instruction. All graduate and post-baccalaureate applicants (regardless of citizenship status) applying to SDSU from an international institution where the medium of instruction was not English must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
TOEFL minimum score of 80 iBT, 550 PBT. IELTS overall score of 6.5 or higher.
Tuition
USD
17,812