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.
Programme 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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Soil Science Geology View 631 other Bachelors in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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 tuition of 13920 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
13920 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13920 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for California
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.