MSc Geology at University of Bonn

Geology is a research-oriented master’s degree program that features a high share of practical field, laboratory and computer-assisted work. By gathering practical experience and theoretical knowledge, students grow professionally and develop the necessary process understanding to pursue a professional career in this field.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German and English-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

The master’s degree program Geology focuses on exogenous processes of the Earth and offers a wide range of courses with the following points of emphasis: General Geology, Applied Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Geology, Geological Risks, Sedimentology and Structural Geology. Through their choices and the priorities they set within the broad spectrum of this discipline, students can create individual degree profiles to match their personal interests, abilities and professional plans. The degree program includes a small group of compulsory modules that is common to all three geosciences master’s degree programs (Paleontology, Geology and Geochemistry/Petrology).

Career pathways

Applied geology (groundwater resources, development aid, environmental protection, georisks), ministries and government offices (environmental protection), geological services, raw materials exploration/use and production materials (industrial sector), public relations, museums, academia (teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)

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