- The professional master's degree in Subsurface Geoscience is designed for students who wish to become proficient in applying geological knowledge and geophysical methods to finding and developing reserves of oil and natural gas.
- The MSSG degree program offers three areas of specialization:
- Energy Data Management: prepares students to understand exploration and production as a data-driven business, to become data-enabled geoscientists to match demands in the energy industry, or
- Geology: prepares students to be explorations, with strong skills in using seismic and other geophysical methods along with geological principles to find oil and natural gas, or
- Geophysics: prepares students to become technical experts in aspects of exploration seismology.
Rice University, Texas, Houston - Courses & Fees
Houston, Texas
University Private (Not for Profit) CollegeMaster of Science [M.S] (Subsurface Geoscience)
2 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
$41,809/Yr
$41,809 /Yr
Important Dates
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Jun 30, 2022 | Oct 15, 2023 |
| Final Application Deadline for Fall Intake | Oct 30, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $39000 | $39000 |
| Health Insurance | $2809 | $2809 |
| Total Fees | $41809 | $41809 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Room | $1970 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have completed a Bachelor degree in any field of engineering or related field from a recognized university
- Students are required to maintain at least a 2.7 overall GPA.
Language Requirments:
Required Document List
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- IELTS/TOEFL scores
VISA & Work Study
VISA
- Typically degree-seeking international students will come to study on an F-1 student visa and exchange students on a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. To apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa, the student will need an I-20 or DS-2019 immigration documents, respectively. Occasionally international students may study other visa classifications, depending on their situation, so please check with an OISS advisor if students plan to stay on current visa classification.
- Please keep in mind that all international students regardless of visa type are required to attend the international orientation and to check in with OISS at the start of their program at Rice University.
- Once admitted, all new international students must complete their international student profile in the OISS Portal, regardless of their current or prospective immigration status.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program | Variable | Yes | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020 | Variable | Yes | N/A |
| YouAreWelcomeHere Scholarships | Variable | Yes | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Innovation in Education Scholarship - La Tutors 123 | $500 | Yes | N/A |
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