Master of Science (MSc) Degree Program

The minimum time for completion of the MSc degree is 12 months of full-time study. Experience has shown that most students take at least 24 months to complete their work. Financial support is available for no more than 24 months.

Part-time study is also possible. Conditions for admission to this program are the same as those for full-time students. Financial support is not normally available for part-time study.

Research leading to the preparation and oral defence of a thesis is required.

Program requirements consist of 3-credit hour compulsory course EESC 6300.03 Research Design and Scientific Presentation, 9 additional credit hours of electives at the graduate level, and completion of the thesis.

Graduate students are expected to attend the Earth Sciences seminars. 

A grade of A or better is required in EESC 6300.03 to transfer to PhD.