Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Geology)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$76,800/Yr
$76,800 /Yr
- The Geology major starts with an introduction to the fundamental principles and processes that govern the character of the earth from its surface environment to its core.
- GEOL 111 surveys these principles and is required of all Geology majors.
- Geology encompasses many sub-disciplines that approach study of the earth in a variety of ways, but all share a core of knowledge about the composition and constitution of earth materials.
- Accordingly, all Geology majors must also take GEOL 112 (Surface Earth Dynamics), GEOL 291 (Structural Geology), and GEOL 271 (Mineralogy).
- Finally, in consultation with their departmental advisor, Geology majors must take five additional courses from the Department's offerings, constructing an integrated program that may be tailored to the major's fields of interest or future plans.
- Senior Departmental Honors, generally consisting of Geology 498 and 499D, will count as one such course for the major.
- Only one of these five courses may be from a Geology course numbered less than 111 and only if that course was taken prior to the junior year.
- Students may substitute one course from BIOL 181 or 191, CHEM 151 or 155, COSC 111, MATH 111, STAT 111, or PHYS 116 for one of the five elective geology courses required for the major.
- Most, but not all, higher numbered courses in these departments may also be the single substituted ancillary science course, with permission from the Geology Department.
- The department, in coordination with the student's academic goals, will consider departures from this major format.
- In the fall semester of the senior year, each major shall take a comprehensive examination.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Regular Decision Application Deadline | |
Regular Decision Scholarship Application Deadline | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $76800 (USD 76800) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Health Insurance | $2616 (USD 2616) |
Books and supply | $1000 (USD 1000) |
Miscellaneous expenses | $3000 (USD 3000) |
Other Fees | $460 (USD 460) |
Total Cost | $7076 (USD 7076) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | $59890 (USD 59890) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent is required before enrolling at Amherst College.
- 3 Recommendations.
- Optional Standardized Test Results for the SAT or ACT
Indian Eligibility:
- For international applicants required to submit evidence of English language proficiency, requires the following test scores: TOEFL, IELTS.
Career and Placement after Course
Opportunities in the Geosciences abound:
- from environmental consulting work to academia, from oil companies to the United States Geological Survey.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Microsoft Tuition Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
WU Foundation Global 52 Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,500/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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