MA in Earth Sciences at Boston University

The MA in Earth Sciences program is designed for the student with an undergraduate degree in the natural sciences who desires a more fundamental knowledge of geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and surface processes. Students apply a range of earth sciences field and laboratory methods toward solving quantitative problems in core disciplinary areas. This program prepares students for further graduate work in the field, or for careers in resource exploration and management, technical consulting, engineering, and environmental sciences, as well as a multitude of different jobs in the private sector and governmental agencies.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts in earth sciences, including intermediate and advanced principles of one or more of the following subdisciplines: geology, geochemistry, geophysics, surface processes, and deep time.
• Apply a range of earth sciences field and laboratory methods toward solving quantitative problems in one or more core disciplinary areas in geology, geochemistry, geophysics, surface processes, and deep time.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, advanced concepts in earth sciences.
• Demonstrate understanding of the broader impacts of earth sciences research for society.