Programmes: MAMN-GEOV Master's Programme in Earth Science - Autumn 2020




Name of qualification

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

(120 ECTS credits).

Objectives and content

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 four specialisations, mirroring the four main research groups at the department:

 

Admission Requirements

To qualify for the Master Programme in Earth Sciences, you must have obtained a Bachelor degree in Earth Sciences or equivalent.

 

Bachelor degrees from the University of Bergen that qualify:

 

External Bachelor degrees that qualify:

Other Bachelor degrees may qualify for the Master Program if the degree includes at least one and a half year of full-time studies in geology, geophysics or equivalent (80-100 ECTS). For these students the average grade is calculated based on all the courses included in the Bachelor degree.

 

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Administrative responsibility

Student counsellor at the Department of Earth Science

studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no

Objectives / Contents



The master¿s programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Earth Science. It is a two year programme
(120 ECTS credits).


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 four specialisations, mirroring the four main research groups at the department:
¿ Petroleum Geoscience
¿ Geodynamics
¿ Marine Geoscience
¿ Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimate



A comprehensive collaboration with the petroleum industry and participation in a number of international research programmes ensures that you will be given an education in tune with present demands. UiB¿s two national centres of excellence ¿ one in climate studies and one in petroleum research ¿ also have close ties to the department, and provide additional opportunities for master¿s projects.


A master¿s programme in earth science consists of an independent scientific work (the master¿s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with your academic supervisor.


In agreement with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master¿s thesis (60 ECTS credits) and make a progression plan containing important milestones for your project. The master¿s thesis may have a theoretical character (modelling and simulation), or an experimental character, but it will often be a combination of these.


When working with your master¿s thesis, you will make use of relevant methods and scientific techniques to study your material. The master¿s thesis may be based on your own field work, or be of a more theoretical or experimental character.


A first degree (bachelor¿s degree) of three or four years¿ duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language. See page 14.


You need a bachelor¿s degree in geology, physical geography or the equivalent from an approved institution of higher education, or an equivalent background accepted by the University of Bergen.


Autumn and spring


¿ Applicants for the Quota Scheme
¿ Self-financing degree students

Admission requirements

A first degree (bachelor´s degree) of three or four years´ duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language.

Method

When working with your master´s thesis, you will make use of relevant methods and scientific techniques to study your material. The master´s thesis may be based on your own field work, or be of a more theoretical or experimental character.

Thesis

In agreement with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master´s thesis (60 ECTS credits) and make a progression plan containing important milestones for your project. The master´s thesis may have a theoretical character (modelling and simulation), or an experimental character, but it will often be a combination of these.

Programme structure

A master´s programme in earth science consists of an independent scientific work (the master´s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with your academic supervisor.

Start-up Date

Autumn and spring

Administrative Responsibility (department/centre and person)

Student counsellor at the Department of Earth Science

studiekonsulent@geo.uib.no