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Master of Science in Geology (Thesis Option)
Goal 15: Life On Land
Goal 14: Life Below Water
Goal 13: Climate Action
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 5: Gender Equality
Goal 6: Clean Water And Sanitation
Goal 7: Affordable And Clean Energy
Description
Master’s degrees are designed to provide very advanced academic and professional knowledge and skill for students who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a high level of achievement, normally a GPA of 3.0 or better. The Master of Science (MS) curriculum is designed to develop advanced understanding through research and creativity of wide range of investigations in petroleum geology and hydrogeology/environmental geology emphases, with focus primarily on geological processes. Furthermore, students will become familiar with recent developments in the Earth sciences through a range of coursework and investigative projects. Students have the option to pursue a thesis-based Master of Science degree (MS) as either full-time or part-time students, or a non-thesis-based Master of Geology (M Geol) degree. The latter intended for working professionals seeking to upgrade their skillsets with the latest approaches and techniques in the Earth sciences. Given that the last revisions to the Geology Master’s programs were enacted over a decade ago, it has become timely and necessary to address modernization of our programs.
Program Admission Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor’s (BS) Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
- A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Scholarship Applicants) or 2.50 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Non-Scholarship Applicants).
- Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 70 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from the faculty who taught the applicant university-level courses [to be submitted through the online recommendation system].
- Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.
Life On Land
Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Life Below Water
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Clean Water And Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Affordable And Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
Department Geosciences Department