Graduate Students
Overview
The graduate program in Geological Sciences is designed to prepare scientists to find solutions to some of society's most vexing energy and environmental problems. The department offers one degree: Geology-MS. Areas of specialization include: Earth Science Education, Environmental Geology, and Geology. The expected duration of the MS program is two years for full-time students who enter without deficiencies. The MS degree is designed to give the student a solid foundation in theoretical and applied aspects of geology along with a strong research experience.
BYU MS in Geology is a superb choice for capable students who value rigorous academic development, world-class research opportunities, and outstanding post-graduate career placement. Students have the opportunity to work closely with our knowledgeable 13-member faculty whose specialties include mineralogy and petrology, petroleum geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, structure and tectonics, planetary geology, glaciology/climatology, and paleontology. Students conduct research across the globe in regions as diverse as Southeast Asia, the Himalayas, Switzerland, Turkey, and New Zealand.
Our graduate students' thorough academic preparation, coupled with the department's strong academic reputation, lead to prime post-graduation opportunities. Numerous graduates proceed to some of the best PhD programs in the country. Additionally, students are consistently placed with prominent organizations such as Exxon-Mobile, Chevron, and Anadarko, as well as viable jobs in the environmental and mining industries.
