Overview
The Department of Earth and Biological Sciences offers a program at Loma Linda University leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in geology. This program provides the student with a field-oriented education, emphasizing the application of geological principles. Sedimentary geology, paleontology, and environmental geology are areas of emphasis. The Geology curriculum is designed as a degree-completion program; two years of college-level course work should be completed before admission. The Geology program from Loma Linda University aims to maintain affordability through tuition rates and scholarships.
Possible Careers
A baccalaureate degree in geology prepares a student to enter graduate programs in geology or paleontology or health-related programs, or for employment in environmental and energy-related industries; or (with the necessary education courses) for teaching in secondary schools. Most employment opportunities in industry, research, or college teaching require a graduate degree.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Physical Geology
- Mineralogy
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Structural Geology
- Low Temperature Geochemistry
- Historical Geology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
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IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
98 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Soil Science Geology View 332 other Masters in Earth Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 2.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Official Transcripts
- Proof of High School Completion
- Post-Secondary Transcripts
- Test Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- How to Send Required Documents
Tuition Fee
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International
13920 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13920 USD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
13920 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 13920 USD per year and a duration of 24 months.
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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