MSc

Geosciences

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    32,058USD
  • Start date
    Aug, Jan

Program overview

What Colorado State University says about their program:

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.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • A cumulative high school GPA of 2.8 or higher (2.5 for Colorado residents)
  • Strong performance in college preparatory courses

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Specific coursework requirements vary by program

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    72

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    110

Postgraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    80

  • TOEFL PBT

    550

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • Duolingo

    120

  • PTE Academic

    58

English proficiency waivers

  • Successful completion of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at CSU (Conditional admission may be offered to IEP students studying at the advanced level.)
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 520 or higher
  • ACT English/Reading score of 20 or higher
  • A grade of 5 or better in the International Baccalaureate (IB) HL English course
  • An IGCSE or A-level result of C or better on the English/First Language exam. Test results must be official and not predicted to be considered for direct admission.
  • Completion of a U.S. diploma and/or two or more years of secondary transcripts reflecting progress towards a U.S. diploma from a regionally-accredited organization as defined by the U.S. Department of Education
  • Completion of at least two semesters of U.S. post-secondary/university course work in English, including college composition and speech with grades of C or better. Courses must have been taken at a regionally-accredited college/university to be considered for direct admission
  • Gaokao/NCEE English score of 105 or higher AND an online interview with an international admissions counselor
  • WAEC/WASSCE grade of B3 or better on English language
  • AP Language & Composition exam or Literature & Composition exam with a score of 4 or better

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Audition (if applicable)
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Passport identification page
  • Translations

Postgraduate

  • Academic transcripts
  • Application form
  • Audition (if applicable)
  • Bank statements
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
  • English test scores or waivers
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose
  • Passport identification page
  • Reference letters
  • Translations
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Fees and funding

Funding

UG Merit Scholarship

  • Average amount

    USD$2,000 - $12,000

  • Requirements

    Possess a strong academic record and be admitted to the university as a full-time undergraduate student

PG Merit Scholarship

  • Average amount

    Varies by Program

  • Requirements

    Meet the specific criteria established by the respective graduate program

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$33,973 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    USD$32,058 per year

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