Master of Science in Geology

The Department of Earth and Environmental Science offers a two-year M.S. program that includes graduate courses in Geology, weekly graduate seminars, qualifying exams, and research leading to a master's thesis. In the Geology Master of Science in Temple’s College of Science and Technology, you will gain a broad understanding of the geological cycles while completing research in your selected field of study. Advanced courses and research opportunities are available in: Environmental geology, including ecohydrology, energy and land degradation, environmental geophysics, groundwater modeling, ice sheet stability and climate change, Karst hydrology, nanomineralogy, and urban hydrology. Geochemistry, including nanomineralogy, paleontology-fossil provenance, planetary geology, and weathering and diagenesis. Sedimentary geology and paleontology, including coastal and aeolian dynamics, ichnology, paleontology-fossil provenance, paleopedology and modern soils, planetary geology and impact studies, and Precambrian geology. Structural geology, including geothermal energy and geomechanics. Graduates secure positions in industry, education, and government, and are accepted into doctoral programs.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree, whether a B.A. or a B.S., with a major in Geology or a related program in Science or Mathematics is required.Statement of Goals: Identify your specific interest in Temple's M.S. program, research goals, future career goals, and academic and research achievements.Standardized Test Scores:GRE: Optional. Scores are typically in the 50th percentile or higher in the quantitative and verbal areas.Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master’s degree at a U.S. The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of "B" or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.