Overview

Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, from its composition and internal structure to its history and the processes that shape its surface. The geology degree at Oregon State University is built on a foundation of basic sciences, and geology students employ core concepts in physics, chemistry, and mathematics to study a range of fundamental earth systems in the Earth’s natural state, including the processes of mineral and rock formation, climate evolution and change, mountain building, land surface evolution, and mineral resource creation over the Earth's 4.6 billion-year history.

Learning Outcomes

Explain the fundamental concepts of geology including the origin, composition, and evolution of the Earth and its components, and how the Earth system responds to internal and external forces over geologic time.
Analyze, interpret, and model geological data using a variety of critical thinking skills and techniques to test hypotheses.
Utilize applied practical skills in geology in the laboratory, field, and in internships or directed research at a basic and advanced level through intensive experiential learning.
Develop quantitative literacy in techniques specific to geology.
Effectively communicate scientific observations and interpretations through oral, written and graphical presentations to scientists and the general public.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Geology
Geosciences Data Analysis
Earth Materials: Mineralogy
Surface Processes
Geographic Information Systems and Theory
Stratigraphy and Sedimentology
Structural Geology
Hydrogeology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Corvallis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

3.0 GPA High school diploma or IB Diploma with minimum overall score of 26 or IGCSE 5 subjects with a 3.0 average using NCAA scale (9-7/A=4, 5-6/B/C=3, 4/D/E=2, F/G=1, 3-1/U=0). Subjects must include Math, English, Science, 2 electives.
SAT: evidence-based reading/writing score of 560
ACTE (ACT English) - 21
Two English composition courses (Writing 121+) with grades C- or better or one English composition and one Speech Communication course (Communication 111+) with grades C- or better, all from a US university.
IGCSE O or A Level English with a grade of C or better (provisional results not accepted)
IB Diploma: Language A - Language and Literature (HL) with a minimum score of 5
AP English L & C - minimum score of 3

Tuition Fees

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26928 USD / year

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26928 USD / year

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10164 USD / year

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Corvallis

United States

1397 - 2488 USD / month

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