About the course

The Masters of Science and Doctoral programs in Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) are focused primarily on learning advanced methodologies and critical thinking by conducting focused research, supplemented by specialized elective course work in numerous topical areas. Degree programs are centered around one of 3 disciplinary cores that foster research reflecting the inter-disciplinary nature of the Earth Sciences department and SOEST in general (geophysics and tectonics, marine and environmental geology, and volcanology/geochemistry/petrology). In addition, EPS degrees focusing on planetary science, remote sensing, and mineral physics are pursued with advisors in DES or HIGP. Students have access to a wide array of field sites, and world-class laboratory, computing, and ship-based research facilities.Specialization in one or more sub-disciplines of the Earth Sciences through advanced coursework and seminars· Field, laboratory, or computation skills are honed during the capstone project, which can be a work-project with a local company or agency. The capstone project is designed jointly by the student and advisor.

　　Candidates are accepted from undergraduate majors in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and they normally would have completed at least one year each of college mathematics, geology, physics, and chemistry. Adequacy of each applicant’s additional preparation will depend on the particular branch of Earth and Planeary Sciences being pursued. At the time of application the student should state the field in which they intend to study. Occasionally additional preporatory coursework wll be required after entrance into the program if gaps in your prior training are identified. 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: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

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

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Hawaii - Manoa

To be eligible, an applicant must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university, or an equivalent degree from a recognized non-U.S. institution of higher education. At minimum, the applicant needs to demonstrate above average academic performance (B average, usually a 3.0 on a 1.0-4.0 scale) for undergraduate course work and for any post-baccalaureate or graduate course work.A minimum TOEFL score of 500/61 (paper/internet) or IELTS overall band test result of 6.00 is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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