Boulder,
CO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geological Sciences - Geochronology, Thermochronology, Geologic Time in Boulder United States | University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
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Boulder United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,220
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Time plays a crucial role in Earth science. Geochronological information is vital for establishing when Earth processes occur, how long they last, and their rates of change, becoming ever more necessary for contemporary, cross-disciplinary Earth science investigations. Geochronology is advancing quickly as current techniques gain precision and finer spatial resolution, while innovative methods emerge. There's an increasing need for researchers capable of evaluating geochronological data's advantages and constraints while accurately analyzing such information.
The Department of Geological Sciences boasts faculty with varied geochronology specializations, alongside laboratories where students can practice sample preparation for dating analysis, collect measurement data, and interpret chronological datasets. Key GEOL facilities feature the (U-Th)/He Geochronology Lab (CU TRaIL) led by Professor Becky Flowers, equipped with an Alphachron He extraction system and Agilent 7900 quadrupole ICPMS, plus the Electron Microprobe lab housing a new JEOL 8230 probe for mineral analysis and monazite U-Pb dating under Professor Kevin Mahan. INSTAAR resources include the Cosmogenic Preparation Lab overseen by Professors Bob Anderson and Giff Miller, the ICPMS lab with a Thermo Finnigan Element2 sector field ICP-MS managed by Professor Tom Marchitto, and the Amino Acid Geochronology lab featuring two Agilent HPLCs, directed by Professor Giff Miller. Additional mineral analysis support comes from GEOL's Raman spectroscopy equipment.
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Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student's scholastic record.
Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.
For review and decision purposes you are required to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) in the application. We require one copy of the scanned transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution that you attended. Include any transcripts, mark sheets, or grade reports, and any certificates, degrees, diplomas, or statements of graduation or completion from each college or university attended, regardless of the length of attendance, whether or not courses were completed, and whether or not you believe the record will affect your admission or transfer of credit.
Internet Based TOEFL- 75
IELTS - 6.0
Duolingo - 120
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student's scholastic record.
Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.
Applicants to programs in the College of Engineering and Applied Science must have a 3.00 (3.00=B) undergraduate grade point average. Note: applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant graduate course work with at least a 3.25 grade point average.
Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student's scholastic record.
Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.
For review and decision purposes you are required to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) in the application. We require one copy of the scanned transcript from each undergraduate and graduate institution that you attended. Include any transcripts, mark sheets, or grade reports, and any certificates, degrees, diplomas, or statements of graduation or completion from each college or university attended, regardless of the length of attendance, whether or not courses were completed, and whether or not you believe the record will affect your admission or transfer of credit.
Internet Based TOEFL- 75
IELTS - 6.0
Duolingo - 120
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student's scholastic record.
Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average.
Applicants to programs in the College of Engineering and Applied Science must have a 3.00 (3.00=B) undergraduate grade point average. Note: applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant graduate course work with at least a 3.25 grade point average.
Tuition
USD
32,220