About the course

Geochemistry applies chemical principles and tools to study the chemical composition of the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere on Earth, and the exchange of matter and energy between these compartments over a wide range of timescales, from human to cosmic.

　　Geochemists at CU Boulder study the distribution and cycling of elements (and their stable isotopes) in water bodies, sediments, soils, minerals, and rocks, the interactions between microbes and the environment, the chemical and stable isotope fingerprints of biological processes, the co-evolution of the solid Earth, its oceans, atmosphere, biosphere, and climate, the formation of fossil fuels and ore deposits, and the conditions, timing, and rates of physical and biological processes on the Earth and other planets. Sub-disciplines of geochemistry covered by multiple research groups include biogeochemistry, organic and stable isotope geochemistry, trace and elemental geochemistry, metamorphic and igneous-rock geochemistry, and geochronology/thermochronology. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Denver
Fall (August), 2025	Denver
Fall (August), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Colorado - Boulder

Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. Have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00. Most of our competitive candidates have GPA's of 3.50 minimum. Submit GRE General Test scores (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) from exam taken within the last 5 years. Minimum TOEFL scores: 537 (paper based)/75 (internet based). IELTS: 6.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 75.0

　　

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