MSc, Geography
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, United States
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MSc Geography
The Geography program of Virginia Tech develops specialists for academic, agency, and industry positions through emphasis on geographic analysis, identifying debates and gaps in the current literature to define an original research question, and conducting research, collecting primary or secondary data, defending and presenting findings in publishable form.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Current Geographic ResearchGeographic Theory and ResearchAnalysis of Spatial DataElements of GISAdvanced Medical GeographyAdvanced Modeling with Geographic Information SystemsRANKING
#389
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QS, 2024
#N/A
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US News & World Report
#275
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THE (Times Higher Education, 2024)
#83
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Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
#83
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Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
ADMISSION CRITERIA
| TEST | MIN. SCORE | YOUR SCORE | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRE | 300 | N/A | No |
| GMAT | 500 | N/A | No |
| IELTS | 6 | N/A | No |
| GPA | 3 | N/A | No |
| TOEFL | 90 | N/A | No |
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About University
Virginia Tech (VT), formally the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI), is a public land-grant research university located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The university has multiple educational facilities across the state and also operates a research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a study-abroad site in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. One notable program offered by Virginia Tech is its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, which contributes to its status as a senior military college. The university is known for its wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, offering a diverse selection to its student body. Virginia Tech is recognized for its high research activity and is classified as an "R1: Doctoral University."
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