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Bachelor of Geochemistry
State University of New York Oswego
- Oswego, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A BS on the chemistry of Earth and other planets.
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 understanding of geochemistry
- strengthen abilities in scientific inquiry
- laboratory or field methods
- data interpretation and responsible research
- communicate evidence and findings relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Urban planning
- environmental restoration
- defense intelligence
- oil
- gas and mineral exploration
- geophysics research
- environmental consulting
Curriculum
- Covers geology
- mineralogy
- petrology and physical chemistry
- with faculty-led research or a field-based geology programme. Facilities in the Shineman Center include four laboratories
- a seismograph and a geology computer lab. The catalogue holds the full credit list.
Entry requirements
Academic
- US high school diploma equivalent
- GPA equivalent to 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- official transcripts from all schools attended
- English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 71
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110)
- SAT/ACT not required.
Minimum GPA
2.5
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (US high school equivalent); strong preparation ideally 4 units English, 3 maths, 3 social science, 3 science, 2 foreign language; transfer applicants submit all college transcripts; teacher/counselor evaluation and recommendation; bank statement for one year; gap statement if applicable
Language tests
- IELTS 6
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check requirements (US high school diploma equivalent
- GPA equivalent to 2.5
- English TOEFL 71 / IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo 110) and deadlines of 15 May (Fall) or 15 November (Spring) Apply through the SUNY Application or Common App and pay the 50 USD fee Send transcripts
- English scores and teacher/counselor evaluation to ISSS Pay the 100 USD tuition deposit after acceptance It is applied to the first bill Receive the Form I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $19,435 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | SUNY Oswego Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Liberal Arts, Sciences and Engineering |
| Department | Atmospheric and Geological Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $19,435 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $18,833 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6, IELTS Academic 6.