Overview

About Geological Sciences at George Washington University

They collaborate with scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and other international organizations. Research scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, environmental firms, the Smithsonian Institution and other agencies in the Washington, D.C., area augment the full-time faculty, providing a broad capability for education and hands-on training.

Related majors include anthropology, archaeology, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, economics, hominid paleobiology and physics.

The Geological Sciences program at George Washington University equips students with knowledge about a broad range of geological topics, including mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, paleontology, sedimentology, stratigraphy and applied environmental applications, all with an emphasis on field-based studies. Students graduate from the program with an understanding of the complex structure of the Earth and the processes operating within the atmosphere, oceans and solid Earth.

What can I do in the Geological Sciences field?

Many students majoring in the geological sciences continue in graduate programs in geology or environmental science. Others find employment in energy resource development, basic geological research or the environmental sector.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Physical Geology
Historical Geology
Mineralogy
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Structural Geology
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Geological Field Methods
General Chemistry
General Physics
Astronomy
Calculus with Precalculus
Calculus

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
Financial Certificate
Photocopy of your Passport
International Credentials
Letters of Recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

67420 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67420 USD per year during 48 months.
National

67420 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67420 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

67420 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 67420 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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