Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience 

Advance your research skills and deepen your knowledge in earth and environmental science with the Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience in the College of Science and Technology at Temple University. In this 30-credit graduate degree program, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological, chemical and physical processes that form the environment.

Designed for students with a foundation in science, a core objective of this master’s degree program is to investigate Earth’s systems, its inhabitants and their interactions to develop strategies for a sustainable and prosperous society through a combination of coursework and original research. Graduates of the program will have fundamental knowledge in earth science, skill conducting scientific investigation and experience in scientific writing and communication.

As a graduate student in the Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience, you will learn how to address societal challenges to the world at large, such as climate change, the food-energy-water nexus and intense land use. Like environmental scientists working in the field, you will develop the skills and master the methods used to communicate these challenges, including

  • chemical and structural analysis of materials,

  • environmental monitoring and remote sensing,

  • fieldwork and mapping,

  • geophysical techniques,

  • numerical modeling, and

  • physical experiments.

Program Outcomes

This comprehensive master’s program prepares students to start a career in the earth and environmental science field, as well as work in industries such as education, government and scientific writing. This graduate-level science degree also provides an excellent foundation to pursue a doctoral degree or lead the charge and spearhead projects in law, policy and sustainability.

students studying the environment.
Photo credit: Joseph V. Labolito

Program Format & Curriculum 

The Master of Science in Environmental Geoscience is designed to be completed in two years on a full-time basis. Students in the program complete research culminating in a thesis. Required courses teach concepts and skills through lecture and practical work in the field, in laboratory and scientific data analysis, and programming. 

Courses students can expect to take in this program include the following. 

  • Ecohydrology 

  • Nanoscience and the Environment 

  • Observing and Modeling Climate Change 

  • Remote Sensing and GIS

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,353.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,765.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

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