MS in Subsurface Geoscience

MS in Subsurface Geoscience

Rice University

Houston, Texas, USA
MS in Subsurface Geoscience
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The core requirements for the degree are strong courses in geophysical exploration methods, management and policy courses, communication skills, and include an industrial internship or work experience
  • Students select a group of elective courses from a focus area:
    • The Geology focus area
    • The Geophysics focus area
    • The Energy Data Management focus area
  • The Subsurface Geoscience degree requires a total of 40 credit hours and an internship
  • The MS degree is not offered as a standalone degree and is a part of the Ph.D. program. Admitted students will also need to complete a Ph.D. degree. This degree is fully sponsored by the university. The stipend will also be given
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees0 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must have completed a bachelors degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0/4.0
  • B.A. or B.S. degree in a related science or engineering program that included course work in general physics, chemistry, calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations
  • Completed course work in geology and/or geophysics is preferred
  • Completed course work in computer skills and some programming are preferred
ExamsTOEFL: 90

IELTS: 7

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • Applicants with a degree from a university where English is the official language are exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS scores
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