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Master of Science in Geoscience Western Kentucky University Western Kentucky University, USA

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USD 17154

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 95

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

he M.S. Geoscience program in the Department of Earth, Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences at WKU is interdisciplinary in nature, bringing together research perspectives from across the human-physical spectrum. The Department’s internationally recognized graduate faculty conduct research on a variety of human-environment interactions. The graduate program in Geosciences provides advanced professional training for careers as hydrologists, environmental resource managers, city and regional planners, engineering geologists, geophysical and geochemical geologists, meteorologists and climatologists, earth science teachers, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialists, consultants in business and industry, and professional educators. The program also provides a scientific foundation for graduate students who plan to continue advanced studies leading to the Ph.D.

Graduate Assistants and Graduate Research and/or Teaching Fellows work with designated faculty on research projects, teach introductory courses, and provide mentoring support for undergraduates. We aim to make your experience in the M.S. Geoscience program educational, rewarding, inspiring, fun, and productive.  The department offers a wide range of supporting funding, equipment, and facilities, including resources at the Kentucky Climate Center, Disaster Science Operations Center, Kentucky Mesonet, Center for Human GeoEnvironmental Studies, Crawford Hydrology Laboratory, Reynolds Geological Sciences Laboratory, StrataMax Laboratory, and Landscape Geodynamics Laboratory to facilitate student training and applied experiences.

 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025, May 2025, Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee
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    USD 95

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    11100 Per year

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