Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Geological Sciences in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences provides graduate programs culminating in M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Geological Sciences. Research conducted within the department receives funding through grants and contracts from organizations such as NSF, DOE, NASA, PRF, along with various federal, state, and industrial partners. Graduate research opportunities span diverse fields including natural hazards (seismic activity, slope failures, flooding), environmental geology, groundwater studies, climate dynamics, structural geology, sedimentology, geophysical investigations, geological engineering, planetary studies, isotopic geochemistry, fossil research, strategic mineral resources, landscape evolution, age-dating techniques, karst systems research, among other specialties.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Personal Statement
Submit a one- to two-page statement discussing your background and research interests.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to these programs.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance) For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Submit a one- to two-page statement discussing your background and research interests.
Three letters of recommendation
The GRE is not required for admission to these programs.
Assistantship Application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance) For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548