By studying Earth's internal core, crust, oceans, atmosphere, and solar system, we can gain a better understanding of how our planet works. In this course, you'll combine traditional observational and field skills with numerical and analytical fundamental science to understand the Earth more quantitatively. You'll benefit from our internationally leading research programme, as well as lectures and case studies from business and academic leaders. You'll also have the opportunity to explore specialist areas such as palaeobiology and climate in further detail across a series of optional modules. Our courses place a strong emphasis on fieldwork. These experiences will help you learn essential skills as you apply your knowledge in real-world settings This course includes the opportunity to spend an integrated year abroad at one of our partner universities, enabling you to challenge yourself in a different academic cultural environment. The fourth year of study culminates in a substantial research project, an advanced module, and a field trip as you reach Master's level. **Professional accreditation** This degree leads to a Master's level qualification and is professionally accredited by the following organisation: * The Geological Society With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad. Our MSci courses in Earth Science also reduce the number of years of post-graduation experience you need in order to register as a Chartered Geologist (CGeol). This is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in the geosciences industries, and can help you to enhance your career prospects and earning potential. In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines (ARSM) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.
A Level: AAA | Our minimum entry standard is AAA overall, to include two subjects from: Biology Chemistry Geology Geography Mathematics* Physics *Where A level Mathematics is not presented, the department prefer applicants who obtained grade A/7 at GCSE Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Students taking English exam board science A-levels will be required to pass the practical endorsement. Additionally: GCSE grade B/6 in an appropriate modern foreign language | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS points | Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include grade 6 in two higher level subjects from: Biology Chemistry Geography Geology Mathematics Physics Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | Our minimum entry standard is D3, D3, D3 overall, to include two subjects from: Biology Chemistry Geography Geology Mathematics Physics If you do not present a Pre-U maths grade, the Department will prefer applicants with Grade 7/A‚ in GCSE Mathematics. Additionally: GCSE grade B/6 in an appropriate modern foreign language
For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade B overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 185 overall with 176 in all elements/bands Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.5 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 62 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. TOEFL Higher Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 5.0 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 100 overall with 22 in all bands Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
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*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes. Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed. Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value. For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/ For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/ — Fees update for 2027
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