About the course

Geology is the study of the Earth, its materials, its structure, and the processes that are acting upon them including the evolution of the organisms that inhabit our planet. Geologists are responsible for discovering natural resources, identifying natural hazards, and supplying information critical for solving problems and establishing policy on resources management, protection of the environment, public health, safety, and welfare. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in geology are expected to: Identify, describe, and classify earth materials, formations, and structures and interpret them in the context of geologic processes, Analyze and report quantitative geologic data collected in the field and laboratory, Read, write, present, and critically evaluate geologic reports, professional papers and maps, Synthesize information from a variety of disciplines to solve geologic problems. 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$78,398

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2024	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2025	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2025	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2026	Bowling Green

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Bowling Green State University

For admission to Bowling Green State University, a freshman applicant must:

　　Be a graduate of a senior high school approved or accredited by the department of education of the state in which it is located, OR

　　Have earned high school equivalency through the General Educational Development (GED) testing program (issued by the state department of education), OR

　　Present GED test results and ACT or SAT test results, if the student completed secondary education through an alternative program such as home schooling, OR

　　Present an international baccalaureate diploma or certificate.

　　Admission is selective. In general, we require a high school record that includes four units each of English and mathematics, three units each of science and social studies, two units of a foreign language, and one unit of visual or performing arts.

　　An applicant is considered for admission on the basis of four criteria:

　　High school coursework/curriculum

　　Cumulative grade point average

　　Official ACT or SAT results

　　Class rank

　　You've never attended college or all your college credits were earned prior to high school graduation (College Credit Plus or dual-enrollment)

　　71 TOEFL IBT

　　69 MELAB

　　6.0 IELTS

　　48 Pearson Test of English (PTE)

　　100 Duolingo English Test Score (temporarily accepted through Spring 2024 admission)

　　Completion of ELS Intensive English for Academic Purposes Level 112

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Bowling Green State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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