MS in Geology

Individuals interested in taking up a Masters degree in Geology in NIGS must possess a four- or five-year Bachelor of Science in Geology. Graduates of other undergraduate courses other than BS Geology may be accepted into the program and will be required to enroll and pass selected undergraduate courses• listed in the BS Geology curriculum prior to taking up graduate courses. Acceptance of applicants into the program is decided upon by the Graduate Committee of NIGS. M.S. Students who are accepted into the program must satisfy 24 units of coursework along with a graduate seminar course. These 24 units are divided into two categories: core subjects and electives. The core subjects are Graduate Seminar, Igneous Petrology, Sedimentary Petrology, and Advanced Field Geology. Electives to be taken are decided by both the student and the program adviser and must be related to the student’s specialization in Geology. Aside from geology graduate courses, the student may take courses in engineering, chemistry, physics, environmental science, geography, and marine science to name a few. The graduate student is expected to study other fields and topics in geology that are relevant to their specialization. The scholastic rule of the College of Science requires a semestral GWA of 2.0 for a Masters student to stay in the program. A full time graduate student may finish the coursework in two years. A Masters’ thesis of 6 units must be accomplished to earn the M.S. Degree. Under the new Geology 164:Teaching & Academics:Law as prescribed by the President of the Philippines and enforced by the Professional Regulatory Commission, graduates of Master of Science in Geology may take the Geology licensure examination even without an undergraduate degree in Geology. • Elementary geology, petrology, structural geology, and optical mineralogy.

Graduate Admission Requirements:
A. Master’s Degree Program Admission into a Master’s program shall require: 1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning 2. Intellectual capacity & aptitude for advanced studies & research 3. Language proficiency 4. Satisfaction of additional University requirements such as a health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the head of the unit concerned and/or appropriate Graduate Committee/ Office, through channels. B. Doctoral Degree Program For admission to a doctoral program, an applicant must satisfy the following minimum requirements for admission: 1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree, in the case of a direct doctoral program, or a master’s degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning 2. Intellectual capacity & aptitude for advanced studies & research 3. Language proficiency and 4. A health certificate and other additional and special admission requirements that may be imposed by the University and the head of the College/unit or Graduate Office/Committee concerned, through channels. In order that application for admission may be processed, the following documents should be submitted directly to the respective college offering the intended program. 1. Oficial transcript of academic record of undergraduate work (and graduate work, if any) – one original and two photocopies For evaluation purposes, photocopies of records may be accepted provided they are properly authenticated (in the case of foreign applicants, by the Department of Education or by duly designated authorities in the country of the applicant). Final admission will be subject to verification of documents submitted against the original copies of credentials. Certified English translations should also be submitted, where necessary. Applications accompanied by photocopies of academic records not properly authenticated will not be processed. 2. Two written recommendations from former professors or experts in the field 3. Duly accomplished application for admission form, including two (2) passport-size photographs 4. Marriage contract (for married women applicants) 5. Certification of English/Filipino language proficiency 6. A non-refundable application fee (minimum of P100.00 for Filipino citizens, P200.00 for resident aliens, and US$25.00 for non-resident aliens, depending on the college). Credentials filed in support of the application become the property of the University of the Philippines and will not be returned to the applicant.