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| Study mode | Duration | Tuition fees | Start date | Venue |
| Full Time | Variable | $ 23,042 (US$ 23,042) a year | Contact provider |
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Course summary
This program equips students with an understanding of Earth systems and the impact of humans on the biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. Courses in the natural and social sciences, humanities, and schools of law, business, and public health provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary background in environmental issues and public policy.
Program modules
Modules include the following: 0030 Geography: Global Climate and the Environment, 0040 Physical Geology, 0055 Geology Laboratory, 0060 Historical Geology, 0800 Geology, 0820 Natural Disasters, 0802 CGS: Geology of the National Parks, 0840 CGS: Earth System Science, 0842 CGS: Planet Earth, 0860 Environmental Geology, 0870 The Planets, 0871 Intelligent Life in the Universe, 0890 CGS: Oceanography, 1309 Physiochemical and Geological Limnology, 1313 Communication for Environmental Professionals, 1400 Introduction to Solid-Earth Geophysics, 1410 Exploration Geophysics, 1413 Well Logging, 1445 GIS, GPS and Computer Methods for Earth Scientists, 1445 GIS, GPS and Computer Methods for Earth Scientists, 1500 Chemistry of the Earth and its Environment, 1515 Environmental Geochemistry.
Entry requirement for international students
Admission requirements include the test scores of GRE and TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum required IELTS score is 6.5. The minimum required TOEFL score is 80 on the IBT (213 on the computer-based test, 550 on the paper-based test).
University of Pittsburgh accepts IELTS*
* Please check with your chosen school for the exact entry requirements for your programme.
Qualification
Bachelor degree
Awarding body
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Department name
School of Arts and Sciences, Department of Geology and Planetary Science
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