$20,885 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Geological Sciences
- MSc in Geological Sciences at Binghamton University is offered as a 2-years program.
- This university ranked #33 in Money Best Colleges in America, 2019.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- The Master of Science degree is a two-year program in which the student concentrates on graduate-level course work during the first year and on thesis research during the second year.
- Students are trained to conduct research that leads to publishable work, advancing knowledge in one of the following focus areas: Climate Systems Dynamics, Modern, and Ancient Life, Natural Resources, Geophysics, and Remote Sensing, Natural Hazards and Environmental Remediation.
- As research activities are often diverse and interdisciplinary, students are encouraged to tailor their studies to their individual interests with the help of faculty members.
- The curriculum is heavily research-based, reflecting current geologic knowledge and practices.
- The MSc program consists of 30 credits.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $15840 | $15840 |
| Health Insurance | $1800 | $1800 |
| Other Fees | $3245 | $3245 |
| Total Fees | $20885 | $20885 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 96 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Geological Sciences, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, or engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.