Geology-Geoscience
You will be introduced to subjects such as mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology and palaeontology. You will learn which minerals and rock forms the earth is made of, how the earth has developed and how humans can uncover and use the earth's raw materials.
You will be introduced to subjects such as mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology and palaeontology.
You will learn which minerals and rock forms the earth is made of, how the earth has developed and how humans can uncover and use the earth's raw materials.
Name: Geology-Geoscience
Type: University Programme
Duration: 2 years
European transfer credits: 120 ECTS
Language: English
Geology is the study of planet Earth, how it was created and has evolved. You will learn about earth quakes, volcanoes, ice ages, the climate and the environment.
Geological research and investigations are an important part of the knowledge we have on how life on Earth began and developed. Geologists research climate and environment issues, pollution and the utilisation of the raw materials of the Earth.
You will study subjects such as:
- Mineralogy, which deals with the components that form the various rock types
- Petrology, which focuses on the processes that create the various types of rock
- Palaeontology, which deals with the different animals and plants, for example those found as fossils, which tell something about the geological development
- Sedimentology, which is the study of the rocks that cover most of the Earth's surface
Knowledge in geological raw materials, such as water, oil, metals, sand and gravel, as well as which environmental consequences their exploitation has, is also a vital part of the subject. Geologists' work is important, for example, when you are searching for oil or must discover and protect clean drinking water.
Teaching varies between lectures, classroom instruction, exercises and laboratory work. There will also be some fieldwork and excursions.
If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Science (MSc).
Entry Requirements
To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education .
Admission
The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Geology-Geoscience in Copenhagen.
University of Copenhagen
At the University of Copenhagen Geology-Geoscience can be studied as a:
- 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS)
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the programme at www.ku.dk .
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education:
Posted Apr 04, 2008 01:55 PM
