About the course

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Earth Sciences is adapted to the needs of students who plan an immediate career in industry, private consulting, a governmental agency, or teaching at the secondary level. Most M.S. degree candidates conduct independent research and prepare and submit a thesis. A M.S. degree may be conferred upon completion of either a thesis (normally within two years, but after not more than 3 years) or approved course work (normally within one year). The thesis master's program may be used as an initial step toward the Ph.D. degree, in which a student gains knowledge and confidence in carrying out and completing a scientific project. As an alternative, qualified candidates who plan to proceed to a Ph.D. may bypass the master's degree, which is not a requirement for the doctorate. 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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Santa Cruz
Fall (September), 2025	Santa Cruz
Fall (September), 2026	Santa Cruz

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of California - Santa Cruz

Admission to the Graduate Program in Earth Sciences is competitive. Each year we receive many more applications than there are spaces. Ideal applicants will have an strong undergraduate record with a degree in some branch of Earth Science, Planetary Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline, including considerable quantitative coursework. Honors or a senior thesis are a plus, as are strong writing skills, undergraduate research experience, the ability to work effectively both alone and in a group, and dedication to doing high-quality work. To be considered for admission to the Santa Cruz campus of the University of California: one must have received a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited university prior to the quarter for which admission is sought

　　Applicants with a three-year Bachelor’s Degree must also hold a post graduate diploma, Master’s Degree, or a higher degree.

　　and have at least a B average in last two years of undergraduate coursework.

　　Paper-based TOEFL minimum acceptable scores:550,Internet-based TOEFL minimum acceptable scores: 83,IELTS minimum acceptable score: 7.0

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 83.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of California - Santa Cruz. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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