M.S. Geological Engineering

Degree Prep

In order to be admitted into the master's of science (M.S.) program in Geological Engineering, you must have passed all of the required courses, including several Geology and Civil Engineering courses.

View a complete list of prerequisites here.

Degree Roadmap

Graduate students enrolled in this program take a combination of courses in such areas as geological engineering, civil engineering (soil mechanics), hydrogeology, and site characterization. The degree requires a minimum of 30 semester credits beyond the baccalaureate degree. Of those 30 credits, at least 18 must be from 500-level graduate courses.

For the latest information on all available Geological Engineering courses, view our Course Catalog.

Scholarships

The College of Engineering provides annual scholarship awards totaling approximately $820,000. For information on specific scholarships, feel free to meet with a representative from the College of Engineering's Student Services team.

You can find general need- and merit-based scholarships on the Financial Aid Office's scholarships page.

Financial Aid

To find out about deadlines, scholarships and eligibility requirements, please visit the University of Idaho Financial Aid Office.

Hands-On Learning

Undergraduate hands-on learning and research opportunities in the laboratory, field, and classroom are plentiful. U-Idaho’s engineering senior capstone design program is ranked one of the best in the nation by the National Academy of Engineers. Students get opportunities to solve real-world engineering problems sponsored by industry partners, as well as to showcase their work in the annual Engineering Design EXPO.

Clubs

• Engineers Without Borders
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
• Society of Women Engineers
• National Society of Black Engineers
• Tau Beta Pi
• Geology Club
• American Association of Petroleum Geologists