Overview

Florida State University offers a undergraduate degree in Geology. Emphasis is on fundamental applications of chemistry, physics, biology, and the scientific method in the study of the earth; field experience is also stressed.

Faculty members offer coursework in many areas of surficial, tectonic, environmental, and stratigraphic geology; hydrology; and geochemistry.

Learning outcomes

The undergraduate program is intended to provide a well-rounded introduction to the study of the Earth as well as to prepare the student for more advanced study in the fields of natural resources, environmental planning, oceanography, geophysics, and other earth science specialties.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geology

Historical Geology

Mineralogy & Crystallography

Igneous & Metamorphic Petrography

Structural Geology

Sedimentation and Stratigraphy

Field Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

regular decision deadline: December 1; rolling decision: March 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through the Common App or the FSU Application. International student requirements include:

Official academic records/transcripts and a Secondary School Evaluation
Self-reported standardized test scores for the ACT/CLT/SAT
Self-reported English language proficiency results (for all international applicants whose native language is not English)
Essay and resume/list of activities

If you plan to major in dance, film (animation or production), music, studio art, or theatre, contact the academic department directly for specific major requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20063 USD / year

≈ 20063 USD / year
Out-of-State

20063 USD / year

≈ 20063 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5604 USD / year

≈ 5604 USD / year

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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Duration

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Delivered

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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