MS in Earth Sciences
University of Memphis
Key Information
Campus location
Memphis, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 981 / per credit *
Application deadline
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* international per credit rate
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Introduction
About Earth Sciences
At the graduate level, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are awarded in Earth Sciences. Our graduate program encourages the academic and personal growth of students through coursework, research, and professional development opportunities. Students are encouraged to pursue graduate research in a wide range of typical disciplinary areas as well as interdisciplinary studies. Our program maintains its greatest strength in its research focus areas: Hazards, Active Tectonics & Dynamic Geomorphology, Geoarchaeology & Quaternary Studies, Hydrology & Water Resources, and Spatial & Community Analysis. Many aspects of the research we are known for taking advantage of our location along the Lower Mississippi River, which is both near the New Madrid Seismic Zone as well as the region where native American cultures thrived during the pre-Columbian era. However, our laboratory for field studies ranges across the globe.
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Curriculum
What is the curriculum?
Master
There are five areas of interest available in the Master's program including Archaeology Concentration, (MS); Geography Concentration, (MS); Geology Concentration, (MS); Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration, (MS); and a non-thesis track in Earth Sciences, (MA). A list of courses and descriptions for our graduate program can be found on our website.
Doctoral
Earth Sciences, (Ph.D.)
Graduate Certificate
Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate.
Research Assistantships and tuition waivers are available to Earth Sciences graduate students on a competitive basis and are renewable annually.
Career Opportunities
What are the job opportunities in Earth Sciences?
Earth science involves the study of Earth and its atmosphere and incorporates many of the natural sciences. Therefore, many jobs exist that are related to Earth science. A few of the possible career choices include Geoscientists; Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professor; Hydrologists; Geographers; Surveying and Mapping Technicians; and Atmospheric Scientists. The starting salaries for professionals can range widely, depending on the institution and specialization of the individual.
English Language Requirements
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