MS in Geology at California State University Sacramento

California State University Sacramento, also known as Sac State, offers a Master of Science (MS) in Geology through its College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics. This program lasts for 18 months and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of geological sciences. The tuition fee for this course is USD 13,964. To gain admission to the MS in Geology program, students must demonstrate their English language skills. Accepted tests for English proficiency include IELTS and PTE.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th grade.

Graduation

To be eligible for admission, students must have a four-year bachelor's degree. If they do not have a four-year degree, they can qualify with one of the following: a three-year degree plus a master's degree, a two-year bachelor's degree plus a two-year master's degree in the same field, a three-year degree plus an Associate in Chartered Accountancy from India, or a three-year degree plus a postgraduate diploma in a related field that required the three-year degree from AICTE. Applicants must have a degree in Geology or 24 units of upper-division coursework in Geology with a grade of 'C-' or better. The required courses include Physical Geology, Physical Geology Lab, Earth Materials (Rocks and Minerals), Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology, Sedimentology/Stratigraphy, Structural Geology and Tectonics, Field Geology, and Field Techniques. These courses cannot be used as graduate electives by students who do not hold a degree in Geology or an equivalent. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in upper division Geology courses and must complete two semesters each of inorganic Chemistry, Physics, and Math, all with labs.

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IELTS

Marks: 6.5

The minimum IELTS score required is 6.5 out of 9.

PTE

Marks: 65.0

The minimum PTE score required is 65 out of 90.

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Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"