MSc in Geological Sciences at Binghamton University is offered as a 2-years program.
This university ranked #33 in Money Best Colleges in America, 2019.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Master of Science degree is a two-year program in which the student concentrates on graduate-level course work during the first year and on thesis research during the second year.
Students are trained to conduct research that leads to publishable work, advancing knowledge in one of the following focus areas: Climate Systems Dynamics, Modern, and Ancient Life, Natural Resources, Geophysics, and Remote Sensing, Natural Hazards and Environmental Remediation.
As research activities are often diverse and interdisciplinary, students are encouraged to tailor their studies to their individual interests with the help of faculty members.
The curriculum is heavily research-based, reflecting current geologic knowledge and practices.
The MSc program consists of 30 credits.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	~~Jan 15, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1312978 (USD 15840)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹1497325 (USD 18064)
Health Insurance	₹149202 (USD 1800)
Other Fees	₹268978 (USD 3245)
Total Cost	₹1915505 (USD 23109)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in Geological Sciences, chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, or engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete an undergraduate degree with first-class in a relevant field from a highly ranked university in India.
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

96 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Duolingo English Test Minimum Score: 105
Submission of GRE scores is not required.

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Environmental consultant
Remote sensing Specialist
Groundwater specialist
Mining or marine engineer
Environmental scientist
Marine geologist
Petroleum Engineer
Geochemist

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
QS Connect Master’s Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1.7 L/Yr$2,000	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 12,434/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Go Clean Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.9 L/Yr$3,500	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship for Applied Statistics and Quality Management	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
AAUW International Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details