Applied Geosciences University of Bremen

The teaching language of this programme is English. Course materials and most literature is provided in English. However, some of the elective core subjects are strongly related to the German job market and can be taught in German.

The Applied Geosciences Master's programme imparts in-depth knowledge in applied geosciences and enables students to independently work on complex tasks related to terrestrial topics. Elective modules can be used to compile an individual study profile in the fields of engineering geology and hydrology, applied sedimentology, and geophysics as well as on topics such as geohazards, renewable energies, and glaciology. The existing methodological knowledge is supplemented and expanded by freely selectable competence modules.

The study programme MSc Applied Geosciences at the University of Bremen offers its students the following:

• to study in a friendly, collaborative culture that is committed to the education and training of its graduate students
• to work with leading institutions for applied geosciences, like the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems, the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, and the Bremen State Geological Office

Programme start: the middle of October
Enrolment is possible online.

We recommend joining the courses in person. However, most teaching material is available online. Practical courses require attendance.

Most exams require attendance, too.

All students need to apply online between the beginning of March and the end of April for the intake in October.

Application deadline: 30 April

Please note: The Aptitude Test Portal closes on 25 April.

The Applied Geosciences Master's programme will deepen your specific knowledge, methods, and abilities in applied geosciences. The focus is laid on terrestrial-related contents mediated in a method-oriented manner, which allows our graduates to practice and work in a wide range of application fields. A specialisation is possible both in the applied and in the research-oriented areas of geosciences. The interdisciplinarity in geosciences is reflected in a wide range of elective courses and numerous combinations.

Compulsory module, first year:

• Advanced Mapping Course (6 CP)

Elective modules, first year: Choose one or three out of three modules related to professional and interdisciplinary competences:

• Advanced Digital Competences (6 CP)
• Field and lab practice (6 CP)
• Complementary Competences (6 CP), e.g. Economics, Languages, Law

Choose three or four out of the following core subjects:

• Hydrogeology (2 modules, 12 CP)
• Engineering geology (2 modules, 12 CP)
• Applied Sedimentology (2 Module, 12 CP)
• Applied Petrology (2 modules, 12 CP)
• Applied Geophysics (2 modules, 12 CP)
• Renewable Energy Resources (2 modules, 12 CP)
• Glaciology (2 modules, 12 CP)
• Geohazards (2 modules, 12 CP)
• Possibility to take classes from other Master's programmes

It is possible to replace one core subject with a subject from the Marine Geosciences Master's programme or choose 12 CP from the Master's programmes Environmental Physics or Environmental History.

Mandatory modules, second year:

• Geoscientific project exercise (15 CP)
• Geoscientific research seminar (15 CP)
• Master's thesis (30 CP)

With 18 partner universities in the ERASMUS+ area, we have a good cooperation in exchanging students for a year or a semester abroad. Additionally, the geoscientific project in our third Master's semester is often used to integrate a study unit abroad.

Internships are possible during the geoscientific project of the third semester.

No tuition fees

Approx. 450 EUR

Approx. 1,200 EUR per month plus additional costs for field trips and excursions

The programme addresses highly motivated applicants with a keen interest in geoscientific issues and a solid basic knowledge in geosciences. A Bachelor's degree in geosciences or a comparable degree is required. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and a willingness to participate in (at times) strenuous field courses as well as a solid handling of information technology should round off your profile.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (180 CP) in a geoscientific major or equivalent degree
• at least 30 ECTS CP in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and/or Biology
• at least 60 ECTS CP in Geosciences as well as a geological field-mapping course
• passing the specific aptitude test
• very good command of English (level B2.2)
• strong interest in geoscientific issues
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• in field trips: resilience and intercultural competence abroad

Applicants must provide proof of their English language skills: internationally recognised proficiency test, level B2.2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Students should bring their own device (laptop, tablet), which should be able to connect to the Internet. A laptop or computer with a good Internet connection as well as a laptop camera, microphone, and headset is recommended.

A simple text editing, presentation, and spreadsheet software bundle like MS Office is recommended.

All students need to apply online between the beginning of March and the end of April for the intake in October.

Application deadline: 30 April

Please note: The Aptitude Test Portal closes on 25 April.

Well-qualified students with good grades can apply for the "Deutschlandstipendium".

https://www.uni-bremen.de/deutschlandstipendiat

Well-qualified students may find a job as a student assistant in one of the working groups at the faculty. Access is limited and by no means guaranteed, and the salary is not sufficient to cover living expenses.

Accommodation cannot be provided, but students are assisted in finding an apartment.

https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/campus/housing

Career advisory service at the Department of Geosciences:
Consultancy for study affairs and career perspectives, Department of Geosciences:
Dr Ulrike Wolf-Brozio
wolfbroz@uni-bremen.de

Career advisory service at the university:
Career Center
Petra Droste
pdroste@uni-bremen.de

Application/enrolment: the Student Office (SfS)
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/sfs

General counselling, study exchange, intercultural training and events:  Welcome Center (PhD): International Office
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/profile/international/international-office

Language learning: Language Centre
https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/language-centre-of-the-universities-in-the-land-of-bremen/language-centre-szhb