Master of Science in Geology

The M.S. program includes coursework and a research-based thesis. The curriculum is flexible, and a program that is consistent with the student's background, and professional and research objectives, is developed by the student and his or her faculty advisory committee. Like the Ph.D. program, the M.S. program assumes a basic undergraduate foundation in the geosciences. Students lacking such a background may be required to complete certain subjects at the undergraduate level before or during their graduate program. Master's candidates in geology or geophysics are expected to have taken two semesters (or equivalent) of a college-level physics or chemistry course before admission, and must complete, or have completed, a minimum of two semesters of college-level calculus before completing their degree. Students are encouraged to obtain broad backgrounds by taking courses in geology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences along with the other sciences and mathematics. Multidisciplinary preparation is particularly useful for students seeking future employment in industry.

University college transcripts are required from all postsecondary education institutions attended.
Unofficial transcripts submitted through the online application form are acceptable for review purposes during the application process however official copies of all transcripts reviewed for admission must be submitted upon acceptance matriculation no later than July 15.
Transcripts are only considered official when submitted to the MCGS Admissions Office and received directly from official academic sources ie school registrars in signed-sealed envelopes from each institution Documents uploaded attached or otherwise opened by students are always considered unofficial.
Students who speak a native language other than English must provide evidence of English proficiency A score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL iBT test or 7.0 or higher on the IELTS test is required.