PaleontologyMS

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If studying fossils is your dream career, then this master’s program is a perfect next step! Expect to dive deep into research, answering some key paleontological questions, including how organisms adapt to different environments. This program offers a thesis or non-thesis option, as well as an accelerated master's option.

Program Highlights

Department page

Featured Research

  • EarthChem & SESAR Data Infrastructure for Geochemistry and Earth Science Samples Communities
  • RII Track 4 Inverse Methods of Hydraulic Fracturing for Enhanced Geothermal Systems in a Deep Mine
  • Curation, Digitization, And Access to Fossil Specimens from the Richmond Hill Quarry

Featured Courses

  • Paleobiology
  • Field Paleontology

Potential Careers

  • Paleontologist
  • Science journalist
  • Scientific illustrator
  • Park ranger
  • Museum collections manager

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
Bachelor's Degree in
  • Geology
  • Geological Engineering
  • Paleontology
  • Mining Engineering

Credits

Thesis
Course requirements: 24 credits
Research requirements: 6 credits
Total credits: 30

Non-Thesis
Course requirements: 30 credits
Project requirements: 0 credits
Total credits: 30

Application Deadline

Applications are considered after the deadlines, but timely admittance and/or funding may be affected. Applications may be deferred to a later semester without reapplying.

For Fall Enrollment
: February 1
For Spring Enrollment: August 1
Application Instructions

Thesis

The thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and independent research. By the end of the program, you will have a written thesis and an oral presentation that defends your original work and contribution to the field of study.
Program Requirements

TYPE
In-Person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official US transcripts or international transcript evaluation
  • Official English proficiency scores
  • 3 Letters of recommendation
  • GRE scores not required
COST

Non-Thesis

The non-thesis option focuses on graduate coursework and professional development. Learn the latest advanced information and apply it to your work in the field. There is no requirement for a thesis. A project may be required.
Program Requirements

TYPE
In-Person

TYPE
In-Person

ADMISSION MATERIALS
  • Statement of purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • English proficiency scores
COST

 

Have more questions?

Geology & Geological Engineering, Paleontology MS:

Trevor Waldien
Program Coordinator
NMI 328