Study Bachelor of Science in Geology at Northern Arizona University in the USA, College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Geology

USA

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What will I learn?

Unveil the secrets of Earth's infrastructure. A BS in Geology will give you a strong foundation in physics, chemistry, and mathematics. You'll develop an appreciation for the complexities of Earth's interconnected systems and their physical and chemical processes. Working in field and lab environments, you'll apply the scientific method to analyze natural materials and synthesize information from diverse sources to interpret the geological history of our planet and the processes that occur on and below its surface.

Majors

  • Applied Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Paleontology

Which department am I in?

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$30,000.00 per year
Books and supplies – 900
Start date

August 2027

Venue

Flagstaff Campus

1900 S Knoles Dr,

Flagstaff,

Arizona,

86011, West, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$30,000.00 per year
Books and supplies – 900
Application deadline

15/09/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Flagstaff Campus

1900 S Knoles Dr,

Flagstaff,

Arizona,

86011, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Official transcripts from all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college/university) education to your application for the admission evaluation (including vocational and ESL transcripts).Require a minimum 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4-point scale for first-year and transfer students without an associate degree.Admission requirements - Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. You will be automatically admitted to Northern Arizona University's geology program if you- Have completed the GLG 309 prerequisites of (GLG 101 and GLG 103L) or (GLG 112 and GLG 112L), (MAT 125 or MAT 136), CHM 151, and CHM 151L with grades of 'C' or better. Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. If you don't meet these requirements, you must apply to the program by writing a letter of application, supported by current transcripts, before entering GLG 309. Send your application to the program coordinator of the Geology Program (see School of Earth and Sustainability for more information). You must be admitted to the program before you can enroll in any of the following courses: GLG 309, GLG 324, GLG 350W, GLG 435, GLG 440C

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