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BSc Geowissenschaften (Geosciences) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Studies the structure of the planet from the Earth's surface to its interior, including rocks, minerals, volcanoes and fossils.

Faculty: Fachbereich 09 - Chemie, Pharmazie, Geographie und Geowissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Geowissenschaften  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Single-subject bachelor)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Year 1: natural-science foundations (mathematics, chemistry), the module System Earth on geological relationships and the module Mineralogy on the building blocks of rocks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Strong interest in natural sciences; good mathematics, chemistry and physics knowledge is desirable but not mandatory, since the basics are taught. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 1 September; summer semester: early December to 1 March.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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