Overview

The Geological Sciences program at Utah Tech University provides knowledge and experience through lecture, laboratory, and field courses that will equip students to solve some of the most pressing problems of our region and society as a whole. Students will develop their understanding of physical and chemical Earth processes while gaining skills in spatial reasoning and analysis of complex systems.

Within active, applied, and authentic learning opportunities, students will gain insight into geologic hazards, natural resources, and Earth's history. The region that surrounds Utah Tech University provides an ideal natural laboratory to apply the concepts of geological sciences to issues that impact the future of humanity.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply the scientific method to test hypotheses and interpretations.
Apply the concepts of both stratigraphic (relative) and radiometric geologic dating to interpret physical and biological events in Earth history vis-à-vis geologic processes, biological evolution, and/or natural and anthropogenic landscape and climate change.
Analyze the record of Earth surface processes from geologic and geographic landforms and assess geologic hazards.
Identify economically important Earth materials, predict their locations based on geologic data, and discuss their role in society and the global economy.
Analyze the important and diverse effects of plate tectonics and related physical and chemical processes in shaping Earth structure, history, resources, and hazards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scientific Writing
Physical Geology
Historical Geology
Field Methods in Geoscience Research
Environmental Geology
Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Open enrollment; Students should apply by the first day of the semester for which they intend to enroll in courses.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint George, United States

Disciplines

Geology Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 476 other Bachelors in Geology in United States

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit the initial application
Upload a copy of your passport
Provide proof of finances and affidavit of support
Secondary school academic records
College/university transcripts
Pay the $75 application fee
Proof of English proficiency (not required for ESL students)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17799 USD / year

≈ 17799 USD / year
Out-of-State

17799 USD / year

≈ 17799 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

17799 USD / year

≈ 17799 USD / year

Additional Details

International Students Fees$200

Living costs

Saint George

United States

960 - 1661 USD / month

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Additional Details

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