Experimental Geosciences (MSc)

University of Bayreuth

Germany, Bayreuth

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University of Bayreuth

Germany , Bayreuth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Bayreuth

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Jan-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Next Intake 10-Jan-2021

Experimental Geosciences (MSc)

About

The MSc programme in Experimental Geosciences pursues training and research in one of the central areas in Earth Sciences: the characterisation of physical and chemical properties of Earth materials to advance the understanding of processes in and properties of the solid earth. Through the approach based on earth materials the programme in Experimental Geosciences encompasses a number of traditional scientific fields: mineralogy, crystallography, solid state physics, inorganic chemistry, material sciences, geo- and cosmochemistry, as well as geophysics. Only by integrating these diverse subfields in one study programme and research effort one can advance the understanding of the solid Earth. The programme is built on the scientific and experimental expertise of the "Bayerisches Geoinstitut" (Bavarian Geoinstitute, BGI) that combines: Analytical methods to characterise samples Synthesis methods at high pressure and temperature In-situ methods for measuring physical properties Theory and models to simulate material properties In the MSc programme students will be trained in many of these techniques. They will build up a solid expertise in Earth materials research that is also applicable in many fields of applied materials research. The laboratory-based work is supplemented by literature and research seminars that prepare the students to find literature on a subject and to critically evaluate scientific literature.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor of Science (BSc) or equivalent in a natural science or a related engineering field is required, with at least a grade of good (2.5 in the German grading system). For an application, the following material must be submitted: Application form, which can be found on the website of the programme Official BSc (or equivalent) degree certificate Official transcript of BSc studies with a list of courses taken and grades obtained If the BSc will be obtained only between the application date and the start of the MSc studies, an official certificate of the classes attended and the grades obtained must be provided. The BSc certificate must be presented when registering for the programme. Demonstration that during the applicant's study course work in physics/geophysics and in chemistry/geochemistry has been performed, each with a minimum of 8 credit points CV in tabulated form Evidence of strong command of English (details see below) Statement explaining your interest in studying "Experimental Geosciences", not to exceed two pages (12pt font, in English) Contact information for a former supervisor: Your former supervisor should be available to send a letter of reference on your behalf to the university.