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As a master's student in Western Michigan University's Geosciences program, you'll develop comprehensive understanding of Earth systems while focusing on a particular field of study. The curriculum allows you to concentrate on specialties like geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, or other areas through both academic courses and hands-on research. You'll acquire essential theoretical frameworks and practical skills for conducting field and lab work. Your thesis project will teach you to plan studies, gather and evaluate data, draw conclusions, and present findings to academic and professional audiences. This degree equips you with specialized expertise, analytical abilities, and communication competencies valuable for diverse career paths. Alumni have secured roles in government organizations, environmental consulting, energy sectors, education, and more, with many continuing to PhD programs after graduation.
Undergraduate major in geology or a related field.
Grade point average of at least 3.0 (of 4.0) for the previous two years of undergraduate work is strongly recommended
Applicants must submit the results of the Verbal Reasoning, Analytical Writing, and Quantitative Reasoning portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
On-going; students may be admitted for each semester. International students must apply for fall, spring or summer I.