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Informasjon er oppdatert av Universitetet i Bergen
28. november 2024.
Om studiet
With a Master’s degree in Earth Science, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills to help solve challenges related to climate, environment, geohazards, energy transition, marine science, polar research and more.
What will you learn?
The programme aims to give you a broad general knowledge of the earth sciences, as well as research skills in your chosen field. You will learn how to:
- Combine quantitative and qualitative geoscientific data, models and literature in order to develop new knowledge.
- Critically analyse scientific sources of information, and use these as a basis for scientific reasoning and the formulation of new ideas within geoscience.
- Work independently and as part of a team, in order to solve complex problems.
Student life
Welcome to an international environment at UiB Earth Science! We have close to 40 nations represented on our permanent staff, and about 20 per cent of our Master’s students are international.
The Master’s programme has several times been voted as one of the best programmes at UiB, as students enjoy the subjects, environment and scientific community. In 2018, the programme was voted the best geoscience programme in Norway!
We foster an inclusive student environment and continuously work to make our students thrive. You will be part of a student group that work and grow together throughout your studies, although you might work on different topics. There are many good areas for studying across campus, whether you need time alone or as a group. As a Master’s student you can apply for a designated desk in one of our “Master’s rooms” through our student association, “Geovitenskaplig fagutvalg"..
Career
Earth scientists investigate the history of our planet in order to understand our present and build for the future. They are needed when infrastructure like road and rail networks, and tunnels and buildings, both subsea and on land, are built.
Our department's collaboration with relevant industries and international research programmes ensures that your education will be relevant and attractive to employers.
Graduates go on to find work in the energy industry, or as consultants in public or private sectors, while others continue with PhDs and careers in research, whether at UiB or elsewhere.