Master of Science in Geology

Entry requirements for Mississippi State University

The Department of Geosciences offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science degree in Geoscience and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Earth and Atmospheric Science. An applicant to the program must have an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for entry to the master?s program and at least 3.00 at both the undergraduate and graduate level for entry to the doctoral program.
An applicant must request an official transcript from the bachelor?s degree institution and from each college or university attended following the bachelor?s degree. If fewer than 60-70 hours were completed at the institution which awarded the bachelor?s degree, an official transcript from the previous institution(s) is required as well. The department may require previous transcripts to verify prerequisites. The official transcript must be in a sealed envelope bearing the institution?s return address with the Registrar?s signature or stamp across the flap.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.

English language requirements

6.5

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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

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