Our graduate program features advanced coursework coupled with cutting-edge research. The master鈥檚 degree can be earned with a thesis or a non-thesis option.
Research emphasis areas at the graduate level include the following:
Two M.S. degree options are available: thesis and non-thesis. All Geology and Geophysics MS students are required to take the Professional Geosciences Skills course (GEOLOGY 5100) and either Advanced Physical Geology (GEOLOGY 5111) or Global Tectonics (GEOPHYS 5096).
September 2025
College of Arts, Sciences, and Business
118 Fulton Hall, 301 W. 14th Street,
ROLLA,
Missouri,
65409, United States
3.0 GPA in a related undergraduate degree for admission to the master鈥檚 program. GRE/GMAT SCORES: Quantitative Score of 156; Verbal + Quantitative Score of 300; Analytical Writing Score of 3.0; GMAT Total Score of 500. The following minimum scores are required for unconditional admission to Missouri S&T: TOEFL score of 79, IELTS score of 6.5, PTE score of 53.
Priority Application Deadlines: Fall Semester - April 30; Spring Semester - Nov. 15; Summer Semester - March 15.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
