MSc in Experimental Geosciences
University of Bayreuth
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
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* there are no tuition fees; in Germany, students at all higher education institutions pay a semester contribution; this payment - at the University of Bayreuth: about 110 EUR per semester - has nothing to do with tuition fees
Introduction
The Master’s program ‘Experimental Geosciences’ pursues training and research in one of the central areas in modern Earth Sciences: the experimental simulation of processes occurring on the Earth. This includes the characterization of the physical and chemical properties of Earth materials to advance our understanding of such properties. The MSc program ‘Experimental Geosciences’ encompasses a number of traditional scientific fields: mineralogy, crystallography, solid-state physics, inorganic chemistry, material sciences, geochemistry, and cosmochemistry, as well as geophysics. Only by integrating these diverse subfields can one fully understand the structure and dynamics of the Earth.
Admissions
Curriculum
The M.Sc. program ‘Experimental Geosciences’ is centered on the expertise of Bayerisches Geoinstitut (Bavarian Research Institute of Experimental Geochemistry and Geophysics, BGI). BGI is a central research facility at the University of Bayreuth and a global leader in research and training in experimental geochemistry and geophysics. The institute is also involved in materials science research and has developed strong relationships with industry partners.
In the M.Sc. program, students are integrated into small research groups right from the beginning. They work on independent projects under the close and personal supervision of experienced scientists. The laboratory-based work is supplemented by lectures as well as literature and research seminars. The language of instruction is English.
Career Opportunities
Fields of Employment
Over the course of their studies, students build up a solid expertise in earth and materials science that will allow them to pursue a career in industry or academia.