Master of Science in Geosciences
About This Programme
Advanced geosciences and earth-systems research.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
College Required Courses
6 credit hours
- COSC501 Research Methods1 credit
- COSC502 Ethics of Scientific Research1 credit
- COSS633 Seminar2 credits
- STAT503 Applied Statistics2 credits
Compulsory Geosciences Core Courses
9 credit hours
- GEOL521 Geochemistry for Environment and Mineral Exploration3 credits
- GEOL532 Non-Seismic Methods3 credits
- GEOL654 Earth Climate Evolution, Geoinformatics and Environmental Hazards3 credits
Elective Geosciences Courses
9 credit hours; select 3 courses
Optional modules
- GEOL526 Groundwater Environmental Assessment3 credits
- GEOL541 Geology of Petroleum Plays3 credits
- GEOL581 Applied Paleontology in Hydrocarbon Exploration3 credits
- GEOL585 Spatial Analysis using GIS and Remote Sensing3 credits
- GEOL618 Exploration Geophysics3 credits
- GEOL620 Carbonate and Evaporite Depositional Systems3 credits
- GEOL631 Engineering Rock Mechanics3 credits
- GEOL641 Earthquake Mechanism3 credits
- GEOL680 Selected Topics3 credits
Thesis
6 credit hours
- COSR699 Thesis6 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in research, laboratories, industry, and environmental and government roles, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 34,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.