Overview

The Department from Mercyhurst University offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in Geology or Geology. To be recommended for graduation, students must earn at least a 2.5 GPA in their major concentration.

A student also must earn a grade of at least C in any Geology course that is taken to fulfill a degree requirement. One must earn at least a D in each required cognate.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the paradigms that shape current geologic thought (e.g., plate tectonics)

Explain the concept of geologic time and detail the geologic time scale for the Earth

Explain the processes that have shaped and continue to shape the Earth

Identify significant geologic features on the Earth and place them into their appropriate geologic context

Identify common rocks and minerals found on and inside the Earth using hand samples and thin sections

Associate common rocks and minerals found on and inside the Earth with their appropriate geologic context

Formulate and communicate an effective scientific argument through written and oral means

Demonstrate the ability to organize and conduct geology-related field and laboratory work

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geology

Historical Geology

Mineralogy

Petrology

Geomorphology

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Mercyhurst University admits students on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erie, 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.

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General requirements

Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions should submit the following:

Completed online application

Official transcripts (in English)

Completed International Student Financial Aid Application (Admissions Portal login needed)

Proof of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

44340 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44340 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

44340 USD / year

≈ 44340 USD / year

Living costs

Erie

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Erie

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