About the course

The geosciences are concerned with how the Earth works, the processes that shape its internal and external structure, and the development of our planet and other bodies in our solar system through time. It includes the study of the solid earth as well as its fluid envelopes.

　　Geoscientists are charged with a wide variety of tasks, such as finding adequate supplies of natural resources, protecting our natural environment from environmental degradation, reducing the risks associated with geologic hazards, documenting and understanding the evolution of life through time and providing insights into past and future changes in global climate.

　　The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is offered in geology, geophysics, and environmental sciences. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree is offered in earth science. Students may also choose an option in either environmental geosciences or atmospheric sciences for a B.S. in environmental sciences. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$108,846

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Houston
Summer (June), 2024	Houston
Summer (June), 2024	Houston
Fall (September), 2024	Houston
Spring (January), 2025	Houston
Summer (June), 2025	Houston
Summer (June), 2025	Houston
Fall (September), 2025	Houston
Spring (January), 2026	Houston
Summer (June), 2026	Houston
Summer (June), 2026	Houston

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Houston

Official secondary school or high-school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate).

　　Equivalent GPA 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 79, TOEFL (PBT) - 550, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　501st / 1250

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