$15,072 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Geological Sciences
- The program also serves to lay a solid foundation for those students who desire to continue on with advanced graduate studies toward the Ph.D. degree either at Rutgers or at another institution.
- The M.S. degree requires 24 credits of course work and 6 credits of research.
- In addition to course work, the student must submit a short Written Thesis Proposal entailing the specifics and goals of the intended research thesis.
- The M.S. degree is granted following completion of the written thesis, approved by the Thesis Advisor and Thesis Committee, and completion of a successful open departmental oral defense.
- In most cases, the student who had been admitted with a B.A. or a B.S. with no major deficiencies will complete his/her M.S. within 2 full academic years (24 months) depending upon the area of study, and upon any course deficiencies.
- The student must file an application for a diploma (obtained from the Registrar) before April 1 preceding the May Commencement or October 1 for November graduation.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $15072 | $15072 |
| Total Fees | $15072 | $15072 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 83 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 68 | 75 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Minimum BS in any Science/Engineering Program with an Environmental Emphasis
- There is a strict university requirement of a minimum GPA of 3.0 for entry into any graduate degree program.
- All official transcripts (submission procedure describes how to transfer official transcripts to Rutgers)
- Official GRE scores within the last two years
- Three letters of reference
- Personal statement
Indian Eligibility:
- TOEFL exam
- IELTS