BSc Geosciences at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

Seeing what holds the earth together in its innermost elements… Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust, Part I … that is exactly what drives geoscientists in their everyday work as they look for answers and explain the processes of our unique planet. Earth sciences is a diverse, high-tech subject with a bright future, especially given the growing importance of climate change and environmental protection.

Faculty: Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Science  |  Department: Institute of Geosciences  |  Duration: 6 semesters (180 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

The study programme will give you theoretical and practical knowledge in chemistry, mathematics, physics and fundamental sub-disciplines, as well as working methods for the laboratory and fieldwork. In the fifth semester, you will also have the opportunity to specialize in geology, mineralogy or geophysics.

Career pathways

Graduates work in areas such as geo-engineering offices and service providers (e.g. geo-advice, software applications); civil service (e.g. environmental agencies and offices for water management, urban planning and mining); raw materials companies (e.g. stones and soil, metal and mineral industry, exploration and extraction of oil and gas); industrial research and development; insurance (risk assessment); education and research institutions (e.g. universities and museums).

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