Master's Programme in Earth Science

Objectives / Contents

The programme aims to give you as a student a broad general knowledge of geoscience, as well as research skills in your chosen speciality. Candidates generally find employment in the oil industry, within research, or as private or civic consultants. Master's projects range from dealing with theoretical aspects of solid Earth physics to applied geology, and aim to make use of each student's individual skills and background. The course programme and the master's thesis also take advantage of the fact that Western Norway offers a unique environment for different types of field geology, ranging from Quaternary and glacial geology to Precambrian orogenic and magmatic processes. The proximity to the North Sea oil fields, and the access to two ocean going research vessels equipped for marine reflection seismics, mean that you will have excellent opportunities within petroleum research and marine research. As a master's student you will also have access to a wide range of modern laboratory and computer facilities.

Within the Master's Programme in Earth Science you can choose between five specialisations, mirroring the five main research groups at the department:

- Quaternary geology and paleoclimate

- Geobiology

- Petroleum geoscience

- Marine geology and geophysics

- Geodynamics

Admission requirements

Self-financing degree students

Applicants for the Quota Scheme se following link:

http://www.uib.no/education/artikler/2010/03/collaborating-institutions-programmes-at-uib

The Master's Programme in Earth Science, specialization petroleum geoscience will not be offered to self-financing students the academic year 2013/14.

The selection of students for admission to the other four specializations in the Master's Programme in Earth Science - (1) Geobiology and Geochemistry, (2) Geodynamics, (3) Marin Geology and Geophysics, and (4) Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimatology, is based on the following criteria:

* The average grade of the Bachelor's Degree must be at least 2nd class upper division/B or the equivalent as academic result

* Your Bachelor's Degree must include knowledge and competence in earth science and/or related fields corresponding to 90 ECTS (one and a half academic year) and should be documented with course descriptions and learning outcomes for the degree

* Depth and relevance of educational training

* A good command of English

* Connection to cooperating institutions of UiB (required for the Quota Scheme)

* Academic degree not older than two years (exceptions can be made if the applicant has relevant work experience)

* The applicant's prospects for having a productive career in the special field of study

* Consideration to ensure diversity in the pool of students admitted to the Programme

Number of self-financing students admitted to the Master's Programme in 2012 - 3 students

Applicants for the Quota Scheme, from the following universities:

Makarere University, Uganda

Universidad Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique

National Directorate of Geology, Mozambique

The Degree

The master´s programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Earth Science. It is a two year programme

(120 ECTS credits).

Objectives / Contents

The programme aims to give you as a student a broad general knowledge of geoscience, as well as research skills in your chosen speciality. Candidates generally find employment in the oil industry, within research, or as private or civic consultants. Master's projects range from dealing with theoretical aspects of solid Earth physics to applied geology, and aim to make use of each student's individual skills and background. The course programme and the master's thesis also take advantage of the fact that Western Norway offers a unique environment for different types of field geology, ranging from Quaternary and glacial geology to Precambrian orogenic and magmatic processes. The proximity to the North Sea oil fields, and the access to two ocean going research vessels equipped for marine reflection seismics, mean that you will have excellent opportunities within petroleum research and marine research. As a master's student you will also have access to a wide range of modern laboratory and computer facilities.

Within the Master's Programme in Earth Science you can choose between five specialisations, mirroring the five main research groups at the department:

- Quaternary geology and paleoclimate

- Geobiology

- Petroleum geoscience

- Marine geology and geophysics

- Geodynamics

Admission Requirements

Self-financing degree students

Applicants for the Quota Scheme se following link:

http://www.uib.no/education/artikler/2010/03/collaborating-institutions-programmes-at-uib

The Master's Programme in Earth Science, specialization petroleum geoscience will not be offered to self-financing students the academic year 2013/14.

The selection of students for admission to the other four specializations in the Master's Programme in Earth Science - (1) Geobiology and Geochemistry, (2) Geodynamics, (3) Marin Geology and Geophysics, and (4) Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimatology, is based on the following criteria:

* The average grade of the Bachelor's Degree must be at least 2nd class upper division/B or the equivalent as academic result

* Your Bachelor's Degree must include knowledge and competence in earth science and/or related fields corresponding to 90 ECTS (one and a half academic year) and should be documented with course descriptions and learning outcomes for the degree

* Depth and relevance of educational training

* A good command of English

* Connection to cooperating institutions of UiB (required for the Quota Scheme)

* Academic degree not older than two years (exceptions can be made if the applicant has relevant work experience)

* The applicant's prospects for having a productive career in the special field of study

* Consideration to ensure diversity in the pool of students admitted to the Programme

Number of self-financing students admitted to the Master's Programme in 2012 - 3 students

Applicants for the Quota Scheme, from the following universities:

Makarere University, Uganda

Universidad Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique

National Directorate of Geology, Mozambique

Contact information

Student counsellor at the Department of Earth Science

studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no