Geosciences - master
- Nordic applicants: April 15th
- EU/EEA + Swiss applicants: March 1st
- Non-EU/EEA applicants: November 15th
About the study
Explore Earth’s processes and future challenges in UiT’s Master’s in Geosciences. Study climate change, geohazards and natural resources through fieldwork, lab research and data analysis in northern Norway, Svalbard and beyond.
What will you learn?
The Master’s in Geosciences combines advanced theory with practical research in a chosen field, such as:
- Marine geosciences, structural geology, mineralogy, ore geology and environmental geology
- Sedimentology, Quaternary geosciences, petroleum geosciences, quantitative geosciences and geohazards
You will learn to investigate geological processes and solve complex problems using field observations, laboratory work, scientific literature and geoscientific data. Through an independent research project, you will develop skills in planning research, analysing and interpreting results, and communicating findings clearly. The programme prepares you to contribute to research, innovation and professional projects in geosciences.
Student life
What can you become?
A Master’s in Geosciences can lead to roles such as:
- Geologist, engineering geologist or environmental geologist
- Geohazard specialist, geophysicist or resource geologist
- Consultant, researcher or science educator
Graduates work in energy and natural resources, environmental services, engineering and infrastructure, government agencies, universities and research institutes in Norway and internationally. Some start their own consultancy.
Career opportunities
Access to further studies
Successful completion of a Master's degree in Geosciences qualifies a candidate for admission to PhD studies, depending on satisfactory marks in the Master's and Bachelor's degree.PhD studies in geology are offered at UiT Arctic University of Norway.
Programme structure
How is the teaching organized?
The Master’s in Geosciences is a campus-based programme at UiT and requires regular physical attendance. Teaching includes:
- Classroom lectures and seminars
- Laboratory work in modern facilities
- Fieldwork and research cruises, mainly in Northern Norway
Assessment varies by course and may include written or oral exams, reports and other academic assignments. Workload depends on the course and includes scheduled teaching, fieldwork, independent study and project work.
Language of instruction
The language of instruction is English and all syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered in either English or a Scandinavian language.
The Master's Thesis can be written in either English or a Scandinavian language.
Programme structure
See the subjects you can take in this study programStudy plan
Outgoing exchange
There are several possibilities for exchanges abroad. The exchange period depends on your individual study plan, and should be planned in collaboration with the student advisor and the student’s supervisor.
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Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification (180 ECTS) in Geology.
Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian “C” (2.5) in the ECTS scale, see the UiT webpage for international admissions for more information on how the point average is calculated.
English language proficiency:
Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency. You will find more information on English language requirements on the UiT webpage for international admissions.
Admission capasity:
50 places
Applicants from Norway or Nordic countries:
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Applicants within EU/EEA/Switzerland (except the Nordic countries):
You will find more information about admission for EU/EAA applicants here.
Applicants outside EU/EEA/Switzerland and the Nordic countries:
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