Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geosciences
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
Over the three-year BSc (Hons) in Geosciences, you will gain a comprehensive education in both fundamental and applied geosciences. This program bridges scientific theory with real-world applications, ensuring you develop a strong theoretical foundation while also mastering modern geoscientific techniques. Through hands-on training in the latest experimental and computational methods in Earth and environmental sciences, you will be well-equipped to tackle contemporary challenges in the field. Over the three-year BSc (Hons) in Geosciences, you will gain a comprehensive education in both fundamental and applied geosciences. This program bridges scientific theory with real-world applications, ensuring you develop a strong theoretical foundation while also mastering modern geoscientific techniques. Through hands-on training in the latest experimental and computational methods in Earth and environmental sciences, you will be well-equipped to tackle contemporary challenges in the field. The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.
Career Opportunities
Geoscience is a highly rewarding and interdisciplinary field of study which exposes you to a wide array of interesting methodologies, field, laboratory and computational experiences, providing them with a highly flexible skill set that can be applied in a choice of career options. As a graduate, you will thus be prepared to work on some of society's most challenging problems. Related Job Opportunities: geo- , marine-, and atmosphere-related industries and services the energy industry environmental consulting resource management and planning policy making ֠climate change, ocean governance, building policies legislative fields and governance environmental and science education fundamental and applied research in various geoscience areas The degree in Geosciences provides an excellent platform for pursuing postgraduate research in the Earth Sciences, both locally and abroad, in particular the Department's taught Masters courses in Applied Oceanography or Petroleum Studies, as well as M.Sc. by research. Well-qualified graduates may also proceed to M.Phil/Ph.D. programmes.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) GSC1005 Mathematics for Geoscientists 6 ECTS GSC1405 Classical Thermodynamics for Geoscientists 6 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CHE1005 Foundations of Chemistry 4 ECTS GSC1100 Geology 1 - Fundamentals of Geology 6 ECTS GSC2102 Earth Surface Processes; Hydrology and Hydrogeology 4 ECTS PHY1133 Python for Physicists 4 ECTS PHY1134 Introduction to Numerical Methods 2 ECTS SOR0210 Data Treatment and Probability 2 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) GSC1205 Introductory Oceanography 4 ECTS GSC1305 Introductory Atmospheric Science 4 ECTS GSC1400 IT Skills for Geoscientists (GIS) 4 ECTS GSC1401 Thermal Physics of the Earth’s Atmosphere 4 ECTS GSC1402 Earth Observations from Space 4 ECTS GSC2101 Fundamentals of Geophysics 4 ECTS SOR0220 Elementary Statistical Theory 2 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 ECTS credits Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) GSC2100 Geology 2 – Structural Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 6 ECTS GSC2400 IT Skills for Geoscientists (Matlab) 4 ECTS GSC3100 Applied Geophysics 4 ECTS GSC3406 Atmospheric Radiative Transfer and Global Warming 4 ECTS GSC3409 Data Analysis and Signal Processing 6 ECTS GSC3500 Geosciences Placement 4 ECTS PHY3225 Fluid Mechanics 4 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) CHE2070 Introductory Environmental Chemistry 4 ECTS GSC2105 The Geology of the Maltese Islands 4 ECTS GSC2340 Ocean Dynamics 4 ECTS GSC2341 Atmospheric Processes 6 ECTS GSC2500 Field Skills in Geosciences 6 ECTS GSC3402 Environmental Management Concepts 4 ECTS Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 ECTS credits Year 3 In addition to the compulsory study-units (40 ECTS), students ar
Admission Requirements
The B.Sc.(Hons) focuses on a single area with a duration of three years. Students write a research-based dissertation or project in the final stages of their studies. General Entry Requirements Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications Special Course Requirements A pass in Pure Mathematics (Intermediate, Grade C or better) and a pass in one of the following subjects (Intermediate, Grade C or better): Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Applied Mathematics, Computing, Information Technology, Geography and Environmental Science You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
Non EU Applicants: Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800 You are viewing the fees for non EU nationals. Switch to EU nationals if you are a national of any country from within the EU/EEA.
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 180
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