• Master of Science in Geology at Texas A&M University is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Graduate work in geology is offered at both the Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) levels.
  • The Master of Science (MSc) curriculum is designed to develop new understanding through research and creativity.
  • Students have the option to pursue a thesis or non-thesis in a Master of Science degree.
  • The skills obtained by graduates from this degree program include knowing how to place geological information into a context that is meaningful to land and environment stewardship and civil infrastructure stakeholders, assess risk and vulnerability from geological hazards and make realistic evaluations about the quality and quantity of Earth resources, etc.
  • Students are required to complete 32 semester credit hours for the thesis option and 36 semester credit hours of approved coursework is required for the Non-Thesis Option.