MSc in Geology in Akron United States | University of Akron

University of Akron | Akron United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 19,192
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months

Pursuing a Master of Science in Geology equips students with in-depth knowledge of earth materials, structures, and processes through both theoretical study and hands-on thesis research.

Thesis topics for this program cover a broad spectrum, such as:

discovering natural resources like minerals, fossil fuels, and groundwater,
solving environmental challenges caused by human activity, and
examining Earth's past to comprehend life's evolution and shifts in global climate.
Students in geology and environmental science employ cutting-edge field and lab methods to investigate geological and ecological concerns locally in Ohio and internationally. Modern field equipment enables digital mapping, while laboratory tools analyze the chemical, mineral, magnetic, biological, and physical characteristics of geological and water samples. Numerous courses incorporate practical fieldwork and lab-based problem-solving components.

Educational excursions across Ohio and to destinations like the Bahamas, Rocky Mountains, and Adirondacks provide diverse geological exposure.

Through M.S. thesis work, students can deeply investigate specialized subjects with faculty mentorship and guidance.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A minimum of a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent from an accredited institution. Minimum 2.50 GPA, based on a 4-point scale (Note: the minimum GPA for assistantship eligibility is 2.75), Transcripts: Submit official transcripts by mail from all previous institutions. International students have additional transcript requirements.
Three letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose
Full admission without deficiency should include a six-credit geology field camp course and equivalents to courses in mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, sedimentology/stratigraphy, and any two upper-level geology courses.

IELTS-6.5, TOEFL IBT-79

Tuition USD 19,192

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