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PhD of Geosciences

Boise State University

  • Boise, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Master of Science in Geosciences is a 2-year graduate programme offered by School of Earth and Sustainability at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Geosciences and apply appropriate scientific methods
  • Interpret findings
  • And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Conservation Scientists
  • Environmental Restoration Planners
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists
  • Geoscientists
  • Hydrologists
  • Natural Sciences Managers

Curriculum

  • Plan of 30 units over about 2 years. Study is organised as Required Courses (3 units)
  • Breadth Courses (21 units)
  • Thesis (6 units). A thesis is required.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Applicants need a completed bachelor or master degree
  • with official transcripts and proof of degrees. English proof: IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115; exemption for degrees from approved English-speaking countries. Programmes may add GRE results
  • recommendation letters and a statement of purpose.

Accepted academic background

Completed bachelor's (or master's where required) degree with official transcripts, Programme-specific materials (GRE, Letters, Statement of purpose)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

  • Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • Supervisor correspondence where required
  • Proof of language proficiency if required
  • Additional documents subject to the official program checklist

How to apply

  1. Review the academic program requirements and its application deadline. Complete the Boise State application. Submit official academic transcripts and English proficiency evidence. Pay the international application fee. Provide additional documents required by the department. Follow the admission and student visa instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,399 USD
Application fee$95 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMain campus, Boise
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentGeosciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.