Master's Programme in Earth Science
Master
In Bergen (Norway)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Bergen (Norway)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The Master’s Programme takes advantage of Western Norway’s unique environment for different types of field geology, ranging from Quaternary and glacial geology to Precambrian orogenic and magmatic processes.
Our overall goal is to develop new knowledge of the Earth's structure, formation history and the driving forces for its dynamic behaviour.
Earth scientists’ research attempts to understand topics such as:
the relationship between the planet's interior and surface, now and throughout history
how glaciers behave
Earth's changing climate
responsible use of natural resources from the earth and under the sea
how best to build human infrastructure on an evolving planet
UiB is close to the North Sea oil fields, which provides excellent opportunities for study in the areas of petroleum and marine research.
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About this course
The programme aims to give you a broad general knowledge of geoscience, as well as research skills in your chosen specialism. You will learn to:
combine quantitative and qualitative geoscientific data, models and literature in order to establish new knowledge
critically analyse scientific sources of information and use these to reason and formulate new ideas within geoscience
work independently and as part of a team, in order to solve complex problems
Earth scientists are needed when building infrastructure like road and rail networks, tunnels and buildings, subsea and on land — in other words, anywhere on the planet where humans can be found. Earth scientists investigate the history of our extraordinary planet in order to understand our present and build for our future.
At UiB, thecollaboration with the petroleum industry, and its international research programmes, ensures that your education will be relevant and desirable to employers. Employers appreciate earth science graduates for their:
Adaptability
Ability to think creatively and open-mindedly about issues in the world today.
Independence
Conscientiousness
Ability to put their academic training to effective use when solving society’s challenges in the 21st Century.
Graduates of the programme go on to find work in the petroleum industry, or as consultants in public or private sectors.
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Subjects
- Geology
- Structure
- Programme
- Programme Planning
- Autumn
- English
- English Language
- English Conversation
- Training
- Training First Aid
Course programme
The study programme begins in the autumn, and lasts for two years (four academic semesters). The programme is taught in English.
Programme credit consists of 60 ESCTs from courses and 60 ESCTs from the master’s thesis.
The programme does not include any mandatory courses. Instead, staff in the department will help you decide on the right courses, based on your chosen thesis topic, and your previous academic background. This course list is tailored to your needs, so that you begin your thesis with the right knowledge and skills. As well as courses in relevant earth science topics, some students may also need to attend training in Foundations of Computer Programming before beginning work on their thesis. Others may attend Field Training before undergoing fieldwork.
Master's Programme in Earth Science