Geosciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

The Geosciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 22, 2027.

About Geosciences (MS)

Requires the equivalent of the Bachelors degree with a major in geosciences or allied discipline.

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona offers both a two-year M.S. and a four-year Ph.D. program. Both programs are research based and have course work requirements, as well as a final requirement of an M.S. thesis or a Ph.D. dissertation.

All students who apply are considered for financial support (in the form of teaching/research assistantships, or fellowships). Almost all students admitted to our degree programs are offered financial support; M.S. students are funded for two years, and Ph.D. students are funded for four years.

Available fields for PhD research are biogeochemistry; climate dynamics; dendrochronology, geoarchaeology; geochemistry; geochronology; geomorphology; geophysics; mineral resources; mineralogy; paleolimnology; palynology; paleontology; petrology; sedimentology and stratigraphy; structure; and tectonics.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Geosciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Entry Requirements

Admissions Requirements

GPA 3.0
English Proficiency: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency
3 letters of recommendation
Statement of purpose, and rÃ©sumÃ©/CV
Transcripts

Standardized Tests

Funding Opportunities

Teaching and Research Assistantships, Fellowships, Scholarships

Admissions Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:

Fall: January 7, 2022

International Applicants:

Fall: January 7, 2022

No spring admissions

International Conditional Admission

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.

Other Information

The GRE Institution Code for The University of Arizona is 4832

ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 0503, 0504, 0505, 0506

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

English Program Requirements

International applicants whose primary language is not English, or who attended school in a non-English speaking country, regardless of citizenship, must prove English proficiency. To determine whether you need to submit proof of English proficiency

Tuition and Fee Information for Geosciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

Application Fee 85

How to Apply for Geosciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.

Geosciences (MS) at The University of Arizona Global

The University of Arizona Global

United States of America, Tucson