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Montana Tech Graduate School Graduate program in Geoscience 1300 West Park Street Butte, MT 59701 US   Phone: 1-406-496-4304 Fax: 1-406-496-4710   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Geoscience: options in Geoschemistry; Geological Engineering; Geology; Hydrogeology; Hydrogeological Engineering; Geophysical Engineering On Campus   Geoscience is a multi-disciplinary field emphasizing the chemistry, physics, geology, hydrology, fate and contaminant transport, and economics of the earth and its naturally occurring mineral resources. Seven degree options are available: Geochemistry is an interdisciplinary field of study in which the principles of chemistry are used to study or solve problems by drawing from a range of backgrounds in chemistry, environmental sciences and geology. Students studying in this area acquire strong fundamental and practical knowledge in chemistry and environmental geochemistry. Geological Engineering students may specialize in mining geology and geomechanics/geotechnical engineering; including slope stability analysis and design, numerical modeling of geological materials, and earthquake engineering. State-of-the-art equipment is utilized and research is conducted both in the field and in specialized materials testing and computational laboratories. Thesis research is stimulated by the geological features, seismic activity, mineral deposits, and mining operations in the region surrounding Montana Tech. The Geology option is intended for students with geoscience-related bachelor’s degrees. Coursework and thesis projects tend to be more descriptive in nature than for the Geological Engineering option. Geophysical Engineering embodies the exploration and appraisal of the earth’s interior by collecting and analyzing physical measurements collected at the earth’s surface in boreholes, and from aircraft and satellites. Geophysical engineers are employed in oil, mining and environmental fields. Hydrogeological Engineering and Hydrogeology students will study the occurrence, movement, and chemistry of groundwater. Research relates to environmental or supply problems associated with mining or agricultural activities.     Accreditation Information: Montana Tech is ABET accredited.  # Of Credits Required: 31  Time To Degree: Two Years    Previous Degrees A Bachelor's Degree; see individual Department requirements. Deficiency courses may be suggested to supplement the student's academic understanding of engineering principles, if necessary.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements International students are required to submit TOEFL scores of at least 71 iBT, 195 CBT, or 525 PBT or IELTS of 6.0. An International Statement of Financial Support must show at least $23,000 USD. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have foreign transcripts evaluated on a course-by-course basis by Educational Credentials Evaluators, Inc (ECE) to determine Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. The equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor's degree must also have been achieved. A copy of the report must be sent to Montana Tech's Graduate Office by ECE.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: No Research Competency: No Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: