Geological Sciences M.Eng. (Ithaca)
Field of Study
Program Description
The geological science program is designed to give students broad training in the basic sciences as well as field, theoretical, and practical experience through research in their specialty. The program has particular strengths in geophysics, geochemistry and petrology, structural geology, sedimentology, marine ecology, and energy resources. However, the exceptional flexibility of Cornell's graduate program provides ample opportunity for students to work across disciplinary areas. For example, arrangements exist for study of marine ecology, water resources, and various branches of applied geological science. Faculty members in other fields or divisions offer interdisciplinary courses including planetology and extraterrestrial geology, paleobotany, ecology and systematics, biogeochemistry, limnology, soil genesis, soil mineralogy, soil and rock mechanics, remote sensing, environmental fluid mechanics and hydrology, fluid dynamics, elasticity, geotechnical and earthquake engineering, regional planning, hydraulics and hydrology, and materials science and engineering.
Contact Information
Website: http://www.eas.cornell.eduEmail: slh297@cornell.edu
Phone: 607 255-5466
2124 Snee Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
Concentrations by Subject
- economic geology
- engineering geology
- environmental geophysics
- general geology
- geobiology
- geochemistry and isotope geology
- geohydrology
- geomorphology
- geophysics
- geotectonics
- marine geology (minor)
- mineralogy
- ocean science and technology
- paleontology
- petroleum geology
- petrology
- planetary geology
- Precambrian geology
- Quaternary geology
- rock mechanics
- sedimentology
- seismology
- stratigraphy
- structural geology
Tuition
2022-2023: $62,456
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadlines:
Fall, May 31; Spring: Oct. 15
Requirements Summary:
- All Graduate School Requirements
- including the TOEFL Exam or IELTS Academic Exam for non-native English applicants
- three recommendations
- GRE general test is no longer required
- M.Eng. applicants who are Cornell undergraduates should contact the field office for requirements
Students who are self-motivated and self-directed with strong quantitative backgrounds and a keen interest in and curiosity about the Earth are encouraged to apply. While helpful, prior study of geology is not a requirement for admission; applications from students with undergraduate degrees in other fields are welcome.
Applicants are required to submit an online application, a statement of purpose, an official transcript from each college or university attended, three letters of recommendation, and GRE general test scores. Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit TOEFL scores.
Learning Outcomes
- Highly individualized program tailored to each student’s needs, depending on their backgrounds
- Acquisition of core knowledge in one of hydrology, applied geophysics, or ocean science and technology
- Communication skills demonstrated via a written project