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Overview
Earth Sciences from University of California, Santa Cruz provides comprehensive preparation in the basic physical sciences, and particular breadth and depth in Earth and planetary sciences, the curriculum is structured to prepare students for the competitive graduate school and career marketplace.
Along with the standard Earth sciences major, we offer concentrations in environmental geology, geology, ocean sciences, planetary sciences, and combined majors with environmental studies and anthropology are available. There is also a minor in Earth sciences.
Careers
- Business and industry
- Geological and environmental consulting
- Governmental agencies at the federal, state, and local level
- Non-profit organizations
- Research at universities, governmental research institutions, or other scientific agencies
- Graduate/professional school in areas such as science, engineering, teaching, law, public health, business.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Elements of Field Geology
- Hydrology
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Statistics and Data Analysis in the Geosciences
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Practical Geochemistry
- Geomorphology
- Engineering Geology for Environmental Scientists
- Groundwater
- Glaciology
- Structural Geology
- Geographic Information Systems with Applications in Earth Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences View 602 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3.4
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the "a–g" courses.
- Non-residents must earn a minimum GPA of 3.40.
- Take the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT with Essay
- The ACT Assessment plus the ACT Writing Test or the SAT with critical reading, mathematics, and writing scores from the same sitting.
- Proof of English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
29754 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29754 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
29754 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29754 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
14025 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14025 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Santa Cruz
1710 - 2560 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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