MicMaster of Science in Earth and Environmental SciencesMichigan State University · East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic statement

Academic statement of purpose detailing relevant preparation, intellectual interests, and professional goals.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters

Letters of recommendation submitted directly by referees via the online graduate application portal.

Official transcript(s)

From institutions attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's in geology, earth science, or a related field expected; thresholds not confirmed.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. Programs may require higher.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (R/S 4.0, L/W 4.5) | Old scale: 80 overall (R/L/S 19, W 22); MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026. Programs may require higher.; MSU Graduate School regular-admission floor. Old scale applies to tests before 21 Jan 2026. Programs may require higher.

Historical admission data is not published.