Master of Science in Applied Geosciences

Resources for Students

Your studies will take place at one of the nation's most distinguished research universities, where they will be enriched by a vibrant community of scholars and an extensive network of services.

World-class faculty: recipients of academia's highest honors, including in recent years the National Medal of Science, the Pulitzer Prize and the Kyoto Prize.

Collaboration across disciplines: twelve graduate and professional schools on one compact campus.

Large research enterprise: more than 150 research centers and institutes including the Center for Energy and the Environment, the Institute for Environmental Medicine, the Plant Science Institute and the Institute for Environmental Studies (IES); natural research laboratories; the Social Sciences Data Center; the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology; archives; and other special collections.

Vast library holdings: 5.2 million books, 3.9 million items in microform, 40,000 current periodicals, 2,300 CD-ROM databases and 6,800 e-journals. Many digital services are accessible from students's home or work computers, 24 hours a day.

Comprehensive support services: Master of Science in Applied Geosciences program advisors, writing advisors, tutors, reference librarians and members of Penn's Career Services staff.

Thought-provoking speakers: departmental lectures by preeminent faculty in fields like geology, planning, biology, law and business, and talks by national and international figures including Nobel laureates, heads of state and captains of industry.

The Cartographic Modeling Lab (CML): The CML is a joint venture of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design and the School of Social Work, specializing in GIS and spatial analysis. The CML is involved in a wide range of funded research projects that study the role of the environment in public health, education, crime and social services.

Links with Philadelphia: local practitioners who teach in the program and can serve as mentors, helping students find internships, part-time employment and jobs after graduation.