Earth Sciences

427 Master's degrees in Earth Sciences

The University of Arizona4,2(46)

Tucson, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Engineering - Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering Accelerated Master's Program

Distinct from other M.S. programs in the College of Engineering, the Engineering - Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering Accelerated Master's Program at The University of Arizona positions students to enter the field in a professional role immediately upon completion of their studies.

M.Eng. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

Sultan Qaboos University4,1(32)

Muscat, Oman Top 3% in Worldwide

Petroleum Geoscience

The College of Petroleum Geoscience at Sultan Qaboos University is the largest College in the University. The College offers courses to its own students as well as service courses to other colleges in the University. The College is comprised of six departments: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics and Physics.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$10,403/yr

Curtin University4,3(70)

Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide

Master of Geoscience

This two year Master of Geoscience course from Curtin University provides advanced technical and professional training for those wishing to upgrade their geology or geophysics qualifications or enter a new branch of geoscience to enhance their career prospects.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$32,422/yr

Simon Fraser University4,1(94)

Burnaby, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Resource Management Thesis Stream

Applicants hoping to be accepted into the Resource Management Thesis Stream program from Simon Fraser University need to apply to the program under the same criteria and requirement as the Project and Planning Stream applicants with the same deadlines and intake dates.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$3,161/yr

University of Waikato4,4(22)

Hamilton, New Zealand +1 Top 3% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences programme at the University of Waikato is valued for its flexibility and excellence, and can be tailored to suit your needs. You can select your papers from a range of subjects and the mix of research and taught papers are customised to suit your interests and goals.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,601/yr

Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich4,1(107)

München, Germany Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Plant Sciences

The Faculty of Biology of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich offers a comprehensive two-year-Master’s program in Plant Sciences for graduates with a background in biology (B.Sc. in biology or equivalent).

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

University of Pisa4,1(158)

Pisa, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Exploration and Applied Geophysics

The Exploration and Applied Geophysics MSc degree offered at University of Pisa is research-oriented and it develops through a process aimed at a deeper methodological understanding of different surveying techniques (electric, magnetic, radar, seismic, gravimetric), and of methods related to the processing, analysis and interpretation of the data

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,964/yr

University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(21)

Honolulu, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Entomology

The MS in Entomology program at University of Hawaii at Manoa provides an education in general knowledge of entomology, including basic principles of insect identification, biology, systematics, and pest control and prepares the student for employment in private industry, government agencies, and research institutions.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$44,864/yr

Dalhousie University4,0(59)

Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

Dalhousie University’s Master of Earth Sciences programme will advance your knowledge of earth and environmental sciences while preparing you for a professional career in resource or environmental industries, a research or technical position, or further studies in earth sciences, engineering, law, education, and other professional fields.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$13,695/yr

Tshwane University of Technology4,3(37)

Pretoria, South Africa +1 Top 8% in Worldwide

Applied Sciences (Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences)

Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered for the Applied Sciences (Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences) programme at Tshwane University of Technology.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Universiti Malaya4,2(66)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Petroleum Geoscience

The fields of research being pursued in the Petroleum Geoscience program from University of Malaya range from fundamental geology to applied geology such as economic geology, geochemistry, geophysics, engineering geology, hydrogeology and petroleum geology.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$12,139/yr

University Kebangsaan Malaysia4,3(35)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 2% in Worldwide

Conservation Biology

Conservation Biology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia provides an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates an understanding of biological diversity with the economic and social dimensions of development.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$9,136/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Earth and Ocean Sciences

Study topics like global climate change, earthquakes, groundwater contamination or marine pollution through a Master of Science (MSc) Earth and Ocean Sciences at University of Victoria, British Columbia.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr

The University of Manchester4,0(95)

Manchester, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Petroleum Geoscience

The MSc in Petroleum Geoscience at The University of Manchester is a full-time, one-year programme designed to equip students with essential skills for exploring and developing sustainable hydrocarbon resources. This degree, commencing in 2026, offers an in-depth understanding of subsurface geology and is taught by leading experts in the field.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$50,887/yr

Southern Methodist University4,5(6)

Dallas, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Geophysics

The Geophysics programme at Southern Methodist University is a rigorous research-focused degree offered by the Roy M. Huffington Department of Earth Sciences. Available as both an M.S. and Ph.D., this full-time course provides advanced training in theoretical seismology and crustal structure within a world-class facility.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$52,650/yr

Western Michigan University4,0(11)

Kalamazoo, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Earth Science (Accelerated)

Earth Science (Accelerated) from Western Michigan University allows undergraduate students in the Geological and Environmental Sciences Department at Western Michigan University to begin accumulating credits toward the completion of a Master of Science (non-thesis, Accelerated) in Earth Science degree while completing a bachelor’s degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,620/yr

Montana Technological University3,7(3)

Butte, United States

Geoscience, Geology Option

The Geoscience, Geology Option program of Montana Technological University is centered in the Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. Students acquire strong fundamental and practical knowledge in chemistry and environmental geochemistry and can choose thesis topics ranging among a large variety of geochemical/environmental topics.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,050/yr

Montana State University5,0(2)

Online Top 5% in Worldwide

Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (Online)

The Land Resources and Environmental Sciences (Online) programme at Montana State University is a professional M.S. degree delivered fully online. This 30-credit course offers flexible, part-time or full-time study over two to six years, focusing on multi-disciplinary training in land management and environmental systems.

M.Sc. Part-time Online

2 years$21,098/yr

Carleton University4,4(81)

Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Earth Sciences

The Earth Sciences MSc program at Carleton University falls under an umbrella organization called The Ottawa-Carleton Geoscience Centre. This joint initiative between Carleton University and the University of Ottawa offers students the unique opportunity to take courses at both universities while benefiting from the expertise of a larger pool of professors.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,890/yr

University of Nevada, Reno4,1(13)

Reno, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Geophysics

Work with expert faculty on cutting-edge research in one of the most geologically interesting landscapes in the U.S. in the Geophysics program at University of Nevada, Reno.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,632/yr