Master's Degree in Earth and Planetary Sciences

Candidates are accepted from undergraduate majors in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and they normally would have completed at least one year each of college mathematics, geology, physics, and chemistry. Adequacy of each applicant's additional preparation will depend on the particular branch of Earth and Planetary Sciences being pursued.

Master's Degree Requirements

For MS students, the graduate studies committee of the department will determine suitability of Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) at the preliminary conference. Virtually all students are required to follow Plan A.

• Plan A requires 24 credits of course work, 6 additional credits of thesis research, a written thesis and defense of the thesis.
• Plan B requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work and a final exam.