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Overview
What to Expect
As a Geological Sciences major at the University of South Carolina, laboratory experience and field-based activities will enhance the vibrant and friendly academic environment. You will focus on the study of the Earth's dynamics and history, as well as its composition and the chemical, physical and biological changes that it undergoes.
The department offers a broad range of specialties within geosciences such as sedimentology, stratigraphy and basin evolution; tectonics and structural geology; environmental geology and hydrogeology; igneous and metamorphic petrology; geophysics and seismology; oceanography, coastal and estuarine processes; paleoecology and paleontology; and paleoceanography and paleoclimatology.
You will also have the unique opportunity to complete a six-week field course in Colorado to get valuable hands-on experience. This opportunity synergizes your education in geology to understanding the Earth's formation in an observational setting.
Careers
The Geological Sciences BSc program from University of South Carolina can prepare you for careers in:
- environmental consulting
- energy industries
- state entities such as the Department of Natural Resources, the S.C. Geological Survey and the Department of Health and Environmental Control
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Stratigraphy and Sedimentary Basins
- Internal Earth
- Mountain Building: Structure and Tectonics
- Earth Systems Through Time
- Surface and Near Surface Processes
- Processes of Global Environmental Change
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 77
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Geology Environmental Sciences View 1468 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 77
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application (including essay and activities section)
- $65 application fee or valid fee waiver for eligible students
- School report form
- Unofficial high school transcript
Tuition Fee
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International
33928 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33928 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
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In-State
12688 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12688 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Columbia
999 - 1508 USD /month
Living costs
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.
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