Program Overview
The Geology-Geoscience at University of Copenhagen is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geology-Geoscience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 7,390 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
- Location: Copenhagen, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geology-Geoscience programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sedimentary Basins, Palaeoclimate and Hydrocarbon Resources
- Solid Earth Geochemistry and Petrology
- Solid Earth Geophysics
- Water Resources
- Vulcanological and geochemical survey of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands
- Geochemical study of Storø gold mineralisation, West Greenland
- Study of ground-water exchange to and from lakes using tracer tests
- Evolution of the birds after the Cretaceous-Tertiary Boundary
- Sedimentological analysis of the Balka sandstone on Bornholm
- Geological evolution and hydrocarbon potential in the Danish part of the south-western Baltic Sea
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees that grant direct access
If you hold one of the degrees listed below, you are considered to meet all admission requirements and have direct access to apply to the Master\xc2\x92s programme in Geology-Geoscience. Learn about when and how to apply.
- BSc in Geology-Geoscience from the University of Copenhagen (reserved access*)
- BSc in Geology-Geoscience from another Danish or Nordic university
- Geography and Geoinformatics from the University of Copenhagen, other Danish or Nordic universities
* If your Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree grants reserved access, you are guaranteed a place on the Master\xc2\x92s programme if you apply before the application deadline during the first application period after you complete your Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
Other Bachelor\xc2\x92s degrees
If you have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree other than those listed above, you must submit additional documentation along with your application so the University can evaluate whether or not you meet the admission requirements.Learn about when and how to apply.
Applicants with a BSc degree in science may also be admitted if their programme includes the following:
- Subject elements on Bachelor\xc2\x92s level within the academic field of Geology-Geoscience, 60 ECTS credits.
In addition, you may be admitted, if you after an individual assessment, are deemed to possess educational/academic qualifications equivalent to the requirements listed above.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,390 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,390 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Copenhagen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Copenhagen University
Copenhagen University
København, Denmark
Copenhagen University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months