Victor Valley College · USA

Master's in Geology

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

Fall, Spring

Introduction

Geology is a Masters program taught at Victor Valley College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1–2 years) options.

The Master of Science in Geology builds advanced knowledge in applied geochemistry, economic geology, environmental earth science, igneous petrology, metamorphic petrology, Precambrian environmental evolution, Quaternary geology, regional tectonics, and sedimentology. Students study through a mix of graduate-level courses, a graduate seminar sequence, and thesis work.

Course delivery is in-person at Acadia University. The program is research-focused, with primary work carried out with a supervisor on research, field work, and a thesis, supported by additional courses. Students take five courses total plus their thesis, and GEOL 5900 and GEOL 5903 are both required and are equivalent to one course combined.

Modules

GEOL 5900*
GEOL 5903**
GEOL 5960
GEOL 5900
GEOL 5903
GEOL 5900* (Graduate Seminar)
GEOL 5903** (Graduate Seminar 2)
GEOL 5xx3 (Elective)
GEOL 5xx3* (Elective)

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Geology at Victor Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Victor Valley College.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Victor Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Geology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

An Honours degree or a four-year bachelor’s degree from an approved university.
Candidates with a major in a field other than that of their graduate program will normally be required to take sufficient undergraduate courses.
At least a B- average (70%) in the courses taken in the major field in the last two undergraduate years (or 60h) of university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.
Applicants to all MEd programs must have at least a B average (73-76%) in their final two years of full-time equivalent (60h) university study, including coursework in undergraduate degree(s) and any graduate work completed.
Admission is highly competitive, and possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Evidence for research-based programs may include transcripts, resume, confidential reference letters/online reference forms, writing sample, and/or statement of research interests.
Some programs require applicants to identify/secure a willing Acadia supervisor prior to applying.