Earth sciences encompasses all scientific studies related to the structure and development of our planet, whether investigating the composition of rocks or soil on the Earth’s surface, the movement of plates or the properties of material far beneath our feet. Although field work plays an important role in many studies, today’s geoscientist commonly use ocean drilling vessels, satellite imagery, high-precision geochemical and geophysical instruments, and the latest in electronic and laser microscopes.

international high school curriculum IELTS: a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least a band 6 in reading and writing TOEFL: Paper-based score of 550 or higher, or Internet-based with a score of 80 or higher.