Overview

Program outline

The Geology and Geophysics program at Missouri University of Science and Technology is designed to provide you with an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. Research investigations comprise a significant part of each program, and at the doctoral level an original contribution to the science is required.

Research emphasis of the program is in:

Low Temperature and Environmental Geochemistry

Mineralogy/Petrology/Economic Geology

Geophysics/Tectonics/Remote Sensing

Sedimentology/Paleontology/Stratigraphy/Petroleum Exploration

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Physical Geology

Advanced Historical Geology

Depositional Systems

Global Tectonics

Wave Propagation

Seismic Data Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Missouri S&T graduate admissions operate on a rolling admissions basis. However, they recommend that you submit your application by these dates.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missouri City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A submitted online application

$75 non-refundable application fee

Two letters of recommendation

Transcripts (in English) from all colleges and universities attended. All unofficial copies of transcripts and scores can be uploaded to your online application for S&T to review.

A statement of purpose

A resume or curriculum vitae

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28168 USD / year

≈ 28168 USD / year
Out-of-State

22428 USD / year

≈ 22428 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13840 USD / year

≈ 13840 USD / year

Living costs

Missouri City

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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