Geosciences MS at CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHICO

California State University - Chico offers a Master of Science (MS) in Geosciences that lasts for two years. The total tuition fee for this program is USD 15,188. To apply for the Geosciences MS program, students need to show their English language skills. The accepted tests for English proficiency are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

12th Grade

No specific cutoff mentioned.

Graduation

Applicants must have completed a four-year university degree that is equal to a U.S. bachelor's degree. This degree should be in one of the natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics from an accredited school, or an equivalent approved by Graduate Studies. Students should have enough background to join a graduate program in geosciences. For the hydrology/hydrogeology option, students need to have taken one year each of college chemistry, calculus, and physics. A GPA of at least 3.0 is required in the last 30 semester (or 45 quarter) units attempted, and at least 2.75 in the last 60 semester (or 90 quarter) units attempted. Applicants without enough background may be conditionally admitted, pending the correction of deficiencies as specified by the department.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

Optional completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is accepted.

TOEFL

Marks: 80.0

Students need to achieve a minimum score of 80 out of 120 in TOEFL.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

Students need to have a minimum score of 6.5 in IELTS.

PTE

Marks: 59.0

Students must score at least 59 out of 90 in PTE.

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California State University - Chico Campus Application Process

Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Write a one-page Statement of Purpose that answers these questions:

• What area of study do you want to specialize in and why?
• Which faculty members would you like to work with for research?
• What are your career goals and future plans?
• How have you prepared for your chosen area of study?
• Explain any problems or inconsistencies in your records or scores.

Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

Submit two letters of recommendation from people who know you from work or school. These letters should discuss:

• Your personal traits
• Your performance and experience
• Your strengths and weaknesses
• Your skills and potential for success

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Include a current CV or resume with your application.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Official degree certificates and transcripts from all colleges you attended after high school.
• If you have an Indian bachelor's degree, submit university-attested academic records (not college-attested).
• Provide a professional English translation of your academic records if they are not in English.
• Proof of English language proficiency.
• A copy of the passport biographical information page.
• Documents showing financial support.

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Begin your application online through the university's application portal.

Step Four: Application Fees

The application fee is USD 70 (approximately INR 5,900).

Payment method: Credit card.

The tuition fee installment contract helps students who do not receive financial aid. It allows eligible students to defer tuition payments.

There is a $33 non-refundable installment contract fee each semester, and a new contract must be filled out every semester.

Campus fees are due by the payment deadline. Tuition is divided into three payments, with a service fee added to the first payment:

• 1st Installment (September for Fall / February for Spring): 1/3 of Tuition + Contract Fee
• 2nd Installment (October for Fall / March for Spring): 1/3 of Tuition
• 3rd Installment (November for Fall / April for Spring): 1/3 of Tuition

Payments are due at the start of each month (September, October, and November for Fall; February, March, and April for Spring).

Step Five: Application Deadlines

Application deadlines are as follows:

• Spring (January): October 1st
• Fall (August): February 1st

*These dates are tentative based on previous years. For exact dates, consult with an expert counselor.

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated in December 2024"