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Bachelor of Geosciences

Miami, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

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

Secondary-school completion with official transcripts (translated if not English) and SAT
ACT or CLT scores required of international first-year applicants
Transfer applicants need transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation and a 2.0 GPA
Financial documents are needed for the I-20.

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school with official transcripts (translated if not English) and SAT, ACT or CLT scores (required of international applicants), Transfer applicants: transcripts plus NACES course-by-course evaluation, 2.0 GPA, I-20 requires financial documents after admission.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale
IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21)
Duolingo IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines for Fall 2027 (Early Action 2026-11-02
Regular 2026-12-16
Final 2027-03-02) at admissions. Apply online through the FIU international first-year application and pay the USD 30 fee. Send SAT
ACT or CLT scores and official transcripts (translated if not English)
Transfer applicants add a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Accept the offer with the USD 200 tuition deposit by May 1. Submit financial documents for the I-20
Then apply for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,250 USD
Application fee	$30 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Miami campus (page does not name the campus)
Faculty or school	College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Department	Department of Earth and Environment
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 Feb 2027
81 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.