GRADUATE PROGRAMS LEADING TO M.Sc. in GEOLOGY AND M.Sc.in GEOPHYSICS

Graduate courses for Master's Degree studies have various domains, e.g. studies on minerals and fossils, structural, geophysical and hydrogeological studies.  These studies enrich the way of thinking of the students towards working in a variety of geosciences professions such as exploration and production in companies dealing with petroleum, mineral, mining, ground water, geological mapping, site selection and engineering projects; besides the teaching profession.

Program Objectives:

1) To offer M. Sc. courses in Geology as well as in Geophysics.

2) To prepare the graduate student for Ph.D. programs in various fields of Geology and Geophysics.

3) To develop the graduate's academic capability to carry out independent scientific research and to present the research results in both applied and academic fields.

4) To ensure the availability of highly trained indigenous scientific manpower in the fields of geosciences.

5) To cultivate interest on geoscientific problems faced by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its neighbors.

6) To train the student on the uses of advanced technology..

Admission Requirements:

1- The admission requirements stipulated in the Unified Graduate Studies Statutes for Saudi universities.

 2- Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc.) in Geology or a related field from universities in Saudi Arabia or their equivalent.

3- Candidates must qualify to specific other departmental requirements such as appearing in an interview arranged by the Department's Admission Committee.

Degree Requirements

      1.  A successful completion of  24 credit hours of graduate courses which the  student can select from the offered courses with the help of  the Student's Guidance Committee.

      2.Completing a successful thesis.