Geosciences Mainz University

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Focus

Petrogenesis, Special Isotope Geology, Paleoclimate, Analytical Palaeontology, Crystallography, Geodynamical and Petrological Methods, Volcanoes and Atmosphere, Orogenic Systems, Mineralogical Material Science and Gemmology, Technical Mineralogy

Target group

Through the equally application and research oriented Master's degree course, the aim is to teach students in-depth scientific knowledge in the specialist fields of geoscience. Graduates obtain core competences for professional practice and for scientific fields of work. They are able to work independently and responsible in their profession. The degree course is adapted to pressing socio-political relevant topics such as climate change, scarcity of resources and georisks, but it also takes into account topics from current scientific research discussions.

Annotation

If the Bachelor degree certificate is not available by the application deadline, but at least 135 credit points can be demonstrated: Submit a certificate of study and examinations and the average grade achieved so far. (This certificate must be issued by the relevant higher education institution, original or officially authenticated copy). After enrolment, the diploma must be submitted. If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree in the subject of Geosciences or an equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad or Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a university in Germany or abroad in another subject, if at least 10 days of geological mapping have been completed. If this requirement is not met, the applicant must take part in and successfully complete the 10-day BSc exercise “Geological Mapping” within the first semester of the MSc study programme. It is required that the students have sufficient active and passive English language skills to enable them to read English-language specialist literature and to take courses in English (proof not required).

Main language

German

Further languages

English