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Master of Science [M.S] [Geophysics] From University of Houston

Houston, TexasLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1927established year
45364enrollment
Public
7.5/10

Master of Science [M.S] (Geophysics)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

$32,075 /Yr

Required core courses ensure a breadth of knowledge in the discipline including rock physics, seismic wave propagation, geophysical data analysis, and potential field methods. A wide variety of electives allows concentration in areas such as exploration, geotechnical, or environmental geophysics, solid earth geophysics, petroleum exploration, marine geophysics, earthquake seismology, and geodynamics. The typical student pursuing this degree is interested in geophysics and has a good background in the geosciences, mathematics, physics, and computing. Graduates will typically pursue careers with resource companies; geophysical service companies; various federal, state, and local government agencies; in the financial sector; in education; or will continue study to pursue a doctorate.


Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Spring Intake Oct 7, 2024
Priority Application Deadline For Fall Intake Jan 5, 2025
Application Deadline For Summer 2025 Intake Mar 7, 2025
Regular Application Deadline For Fall Intake May 7, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$32075

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Books and supply$1556
Total Cost$1556

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, a degree in Computer Science, or a degree in Quantitative Science.
  • Applicants should have a grade point average of at least 3.0/4.0 on the last 60 hours of the undergraduate degree and on any coursework completed since graduation.

Indian Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program


Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

47 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

105 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo


Ranking

202420232020201920182017

Times Higher Education logo
Natural Sciences 601 out of 1059 in Global Ranking
( #42 out of 123 in USA 2024)

QS World University logo
Natural Sciences 401 out of 552 in Global Ranking
( #62 out of 94 in USA 2024)

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
QS Connect Master’s ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student$ 150/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Comindware ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
YouAreWelcomeHere ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeTuition-Fee-Waiver
Scholarships in CaliforniaScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeCollege-Specific
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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