Description
Geology is the science of the origins, composition and evolution of the Earth over 5 billion years, and the processes that change the Earth and form the foundation for our existence
As a graduate student in geology and geoscience, you will combine geological science with new knowledge and new methods within areas such as biology, physics, chemistry, nanotechnology, ecology, climatology and archaeology to build a holistic picture of the Earth's structure and evolution, providing you with an overview of our natural conditions of life.
Read more about the programme structure
Career Opportunities
An MSc in Geology gives you a world of opportunities for employment with many interesting and different socially relevant assignments in Denmark and abroad. Most types of jobs involve fieldwork, analyses and the dissemination of findings.
Public sector jobs are typically in regional/municipal/public authorities, government research institutes like the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Risø National Laboratory and the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), or at universities and other institutions of higher education.In industry, jobs are spread out across many different sectors.
The largest private sector job sources are oil companies, construction companies and consulting engineering firms.
An increasing number of geologists from Denmark find work abroad in connection with environmental development work and consulting in the mining and oil industries, and at universities and other research institutions.
Admission
To be admitted to the programme you need to have a Bachelor degree in Geology or a Bachelor degree with specific subjects and courses included. Read about admission requirements.
You apply directly through the online portal at the University of Copenhagen with all relevant documentation.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying that your proficiency in English is at a specified level. Read about language requirements of the University of Copenhagen
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 outside EU, EAA, or from Switzerland. Read about tuition fees at the University of Copenhagen.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Further Information
Watch a video about studying Geology-Geoscience at University of Copenhagen.
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