Iowa City,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Geoscience in Iowa City United States | University of Iowa
University of Iowa
|
Iowa City United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,754
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Geoscience lies at the heart of addressing 21st century's greatest challenges, from feeding and hydrating 8 billion people to combating climate change and sourcing eco-friendly materials. This field examines Earth as a complex, interconnected system - its history, current state, and sustainable development. Crucial modern issues like clean air and water access, climate shifts, biodiversity loss, and responsible resource management all fall within geoscience's domain. Professionals in this field use scientific principles to solve practical environmental problems and guide sustainable practices. Earning a Geoscience bachelor's degree opens doors to diverse career paths, with about 90% of graduates either entering relevant jobs or pursuing advanced studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements for admission: completion of academic upper secondary school (generally a total of 12-13 years of primary and secondary education); a corresponding secondary school diploma or leaving certificate; completion of minimum high school course requirements of the following: 4 years of English/language arts; 2 years in a single language of world languages; 3 years including courses in physical science, biology, chemistry, environmental science and physics of natural science; 3 years of social studies; 2 years of algebra; and 1 year of geometry.
English Language Requirements:
- An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) total score of 6.5, with no sub score lower than 6.0
- Internet-based test (iBT): 80 with no sub score lower than 17
- Revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test: no sub score lower than 17
- Paper-based test (PBT): 530
- An ACT English sub score of 21
- An SAT Reading score of 29
- A Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 with no sub-scores lower than 47
Tuition
USD
30,754