Fakta
Informasjon er oppdatert av UiT Norges arktiske universitet
8. januar 2024.
Om studiet
As a master student in Geosciences at UiT The Arctic University of Norway you can choose among a large variety of topics that are relevant for the future of the society. You can choose topics related to past and present climate change, environmental geology, terrestrial and marine geohazards, the formation of mountain chains, as well as the formation and distribution of natural resources. As part of your thesis you can perform practical fieldwork on land or at sea, and/or carry out laboratory work using a large variety of methods and instruments, and/or focus on data analyses using a computer. The majority of topics offered for M.Sc. theses focuses on studies of areas in northern Norway, the Barents Sea, Svalbard and East Greenland, but also elsewhere in the world. After finalizing your M.Sc. thesis, you can apply for jobs in private companies, public authorities and research institutions all over the world or you can even start your own business.
The study consists of a Master's Thesis (60 ECTS) as well as mandatory and elective courses (60 ECTS). The number of elective courses varies in regards to topic(s) of study. You can either follow courses at The University Centre in Svalbard, elsewhere in Norway or abroad.
The Master`s program in Geosciences is aimed at providing students with a solid in-depth education covering, e.g., marine geosciences, structural geology, petrology, mineralogy, ore geology, sedimentology, quaternary geosciences, petroleum geosciences and geohazards
The research undertaken in geology at UiT Arctic University of Norway focuses mainly on fieldwork in Northern Norway, in climate and marine geology with research cruises in the polar areas. We have unique geology right on our doorstep, which offers a special understanding of the processes that continue to shape the earth. Close cooperation with e.g. industry, the public sector and other research institutions ensures that you as a M. Sc. student gain experience in fields relevant for the job market.
Undervisningsopplegg
Teaching methods consist of lectures in classrooms, laboratory work in modern lab facilities, fieldwork and cruises to interesting areas, mainly in Northern Norway.
Examinations will be given as written exams, oral exams and reports, depending on the individual course description.
Opptakskrav
Bachelor's degree in Geology (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification, with a major in geology or related subject area of minimum 80 ECTS.
Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian “C” (2.5) in the ECTS scale.
Opptaksinformasjon
Admission to the Master's programme in Geosciences requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (180 ECTS) in Geology. Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian “C” (2.5) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for international admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.
The Master`s programme in Geosciences has restricted admission and for the admissions autumn 2024 there are;
25 available spots for applicants from the Nordic countries
10 available spots for applicants from outside the Nordic countries
Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries:
- The application deadline for Norwegian and other Nordic applicants is 15th of April for admission to the autumn semester
- Online application, study code 4007
- Her finner du all informasjon knyttet til søking og opptak
Applicants within EU/EEA/Switzerland (except the Nordic countries):
- The application deadline for applicants within EU / EEA / Switzerland is March 1st for admission to the autumn semester.
- Online application, study code 7104.
- You will find more information about admission for EU/EAA applicants here.
Applicants outside EU/EEA/Switzerland and the Nordic countries:
- The application deadline for applicants outside the EU / EEA / Switzerland and Nordic countries is 15th of November for admission to the autumn semester.
- Online application, study code 2026.
- Non-EU students must be prepared to pay tuition fees, more information here
- You will find more information about admission for Non-EU/EEA applicants here
English language proficiency:
Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document
English language proficiency. You will find more information on
English language requirements on the UiT webpage for
international admissions.
Læringsutbytte
In addition to a solid competence in a specialized field of geology, students will have acquired the following after completing the Master of Science in Geosciences:
Knowledge
The candidate has
• advanced knowledge within general geosciences and specialized insight in one or more of the following fields; marine geosciences, structural geology, petrology, mineralogy, ore geology, sedimentology, Quaternary geosciences, petroleum geosciences, and geohazards.
• thorough knowledge of scientific theory and geoscientific methods within the selected topic(s). This includes understanding geoscience based on scientific observations from the field and the laboratory.
• the ability to apply geoscientific knowledge in new technological or scientific areas within the selected topic(s).
• the ability to solve geoscientific problems on the basis of the scientific history, tradition, and distinctive character of geosciences. This includes deep understanding of geoscientific data from the field and/or the laboratory as well as understanding of geological time, processes, and products.
Skills
The candidate can
• critically analyze geoscientific problems using data, methods, and results from peer-reviewed, international geoscientific research literature. The candidate can also structure and formulate scholarly arguments building on such information.
• analyze existing geoscientific theories, use methods and interpretations, and work independently with applied and theoretical solving of geoscientific problems. This regards both the solution of academic research questions and applied aspects of the selected topic(s).
• use relevant geoscientific methods for research and professional development within the selected topic(s) in an independent manner. This can include field observations, data collection, laboratory analyses, and literature review.
• carry out an independent, well-defined research project under academic supervision. The project is based on geoscientific field observations, laboratory data, literature or a combination thereof.
• conduct his/her work in accordance with current ethical standards within the selected geoscientific topic(s).
General competence
The candidate can
• analyze and carry out the most important elements of academic and professional geoscientific research projects: penetrate literature, carry out field and laboratory research, analyze geoscientific data and communicate results to fellow students and scientists.
• apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas for completing advanced tasks and projects within the selected geoscientific topic(s).
• communicate comprehensive independent work and master the geoscientific terminology as well as the use of key literature and academic referencing. This includes communication in the form of written academic theses, research reports, and oral presentations to peer students and geoscientists.
• discuss, argue, and critically assess geoscientific problems, analyses and conclusions, both with specialists and with the general public.
• contribute to academic, technological and industrial innovation within the geosciences.
Karrieremuligheter
Writing your M.Sc. thesis in geosciences at UiT qualifies you for a large variety of jobs in industry, public authorities and research institutions, both nationally and internationally. Or maybe you even want to start your own business? Our former students work, e.g. with
- Investigations of unstable rock slopes, rock-slope failures and flooding.
- Environmental investigations.
- Carbon capture and storage.
- Exploration and exploitation of natural resources relevant for the Green Shift.
- Searching for oil and gas.
- Own consultancy business.
- Gehazards at The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE).
- Geological mapping onshore and offshore at the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU).
- Onshore and offshore investigations in the Arctic and Antarctica at the Norwegian Polar Institute.
- Investigation and management of natural resources at the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, as well as at the Directorate of Mining with the Commissioner of Mines at Svalbard.
- Planning of new roads and safe infrastructure at the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.
- Research and education at universities and research institutions.
Utveksling
The Department of Geosicences has a close cooperation with
The University Centre in
Svalbard. (UNIS), which offers a broad range of courses in
Arctic geology, geophysics and technology.
For other exchange possibilities abroad, see the
university's pages for student exchange.