Master of Science in Geology (STEM)
San Jose State University
USA,California
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24 Months
Duration
CAD 17,494/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 70
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, California
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1857
Total Students: 36,000 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States
Master of Science in Geology (STEM)
Program Overview
An approved program for each candidate may be designed in consultation with the advisor on the basis of each individual's objectives. The program shall include at least 30 semester units earned beyond the bachelor's degree in 200-level (ie: graduate level) and 100-level (ie: upper division undergraduate level) courses approved for graduate credit. This total includes 4 semester units of thesis research. At least 12 units must consist of 200-level courses. All students are required to take a 2-unit seminar (GEOL 285). All candidates are required to submit a master's thesis.
All candidates must complete the equivalent of the requirements of the San José State University B.S. Geology degree, including a minimum of four weeks of field camp, as well as two semesters each of Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics.
The oral examination for the Master of Science degree is scheduled with the student's thesis advisor. The candidate must demonstrate competency in written English. An oral presentation of thesis research is to be made before an open meeting of the Geology Department. The thesis must be approved by the student's thesis committee and submitted in final form, as outlined in the Thesis Section of the San José State University catalog, to the Graduate Division of the university in accordance with the published deadlines.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 70 Tuition Fee
CAD 17,494 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in San Jose State University
CAD 23,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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