Bachelor of Geosciences at The University of Montana

Study Geosciences at The University of Montana, a Bachelor degree offered at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 4 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for August 21, 2027.

About Bachelor of Geosciences

Study Geosciences at the University of Montana

Study earth science in the amazing natural laboratory of Western Montana. In the geosciences bachelor's degree program at UM, you'll learn about the physical processes that shape our planet and sustain humanity – gaining a strong combination of field, computational and communication skills that will help you excel in the job market.

We have two areas of special focus: water and earth. In both areas, we analyze the dynamic cycles of energy and earth materials such as water, minerals, sediments and rocks – and how they impact the global distribution of water, energy resources, soils, natural hazards and nutrients.

Hands-on, field-based learning is key to our program. We emphasize research that serves the people of Montana while addressing issues of global importance – issues such as water, climate, geologic resources and natural hazards. You can also concentrate your degree in earth science education, or join one of our joint international field geosciences programs with University College Cork in Ireland, or Potsdam University in Germany.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Geosciences at The University of Montana

Entry Requirements

Academic Eligibility

First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records.

Documents for Admission

Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

English Requirements

PTEMin 48
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Geosciences

Career development in the geosciences major

At UM, we are here to help you succeed in your career as well as in the classroom. In addition to internships that provide networking and career development opportunities, we offer a Careers in Geosciences course that introduces students to the rich spectrum of workplace opportunities available to earth science majors. Our curriculum also provides workforce preparation through training in an array of field, computational, critical-thinking and communication skills. Two student clubs, the Geology Club and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Student Chapter, provide additional opportunities for community building and networking.

Geosciences scholarships

Get help paying for tuition and other education costs. We offer a number of scholarships designed for majors in geoscience. Explore geoscience scholarship opportunities at UM.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Geosciences at The University of Montana

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Bachelor of Geosciences at The University of Montana

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee
3. Submit required application documents

English language proficiency requirements
Academic records
Financial information
Copy of passport
Transfer form (for transfer students only)

You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

Bachelor of Geosciences at The University of Montana

The University of Montana

United States of America, Missoula