Overview
Key Features
The Department of Geosciences offers a Masters of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Completion of a graduate degree is excellent preparation for a career in governmental agencies, private industry, teaching, or research. The strong placement record and extensive alumni network attest to the high quality of our graduate program.
Each graduate student follows a custom-tailored program of coursework and research developed with their advisor and graduate committee. Strengths of the department include diverse field-driven scientific specializations; an interdisciplinary approach to addressing earth resource education and professional preparation; global research interests; cutting edge analytical, field, and computational facilities; and close student/faculty working relationships.
The Geosciences program at Colorado State University ordinarily takes three or more years beyond the M.S. degree. Candidates must complete a total of 72 semester credits beyond the B.S. degree. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be accepted for a maximum of 30 credits. Candidates are typically expected to assist in at least one semester of teaching. Written and oral qualifying exams are normally taken by the end of the second year, with successful completion advancing the student to Ph.D. candidacy. An original research project must be presented as a dissertation and defended in an oral exam.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied geophysics
- Aqueous geochemistry
- Economic geology
- Environmental geology
- Geochemistry
- Geochronology
- Geodynamics
- Geomorphology
- Hydrogeology
- Hydrogeophysics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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General requirements
- Statement of research interest
- 3-Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.3
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Identify potential faculty advisor
- Writing sample (optional but encouraged)
- Proof of English proficiency (international students only)
- GRE is not required
Tuition Fee
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International
32058 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32058 USD per year during 36 months. -
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32058 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32058 USD per year during 36 months. -
In-State
15856 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15856 USD per year during 36 months.
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