Programme structure

Our MSc. programme has one entry with a suggested study path according to the scheme below. When you are admitted, you are automatically admitted to the first two courses. The first course, Methods in geosciences (GeoM20), is compulsory. 
However, within the limitations of the degree requirements (see below) – and the periods of the year when the courses are given – you can tailor your studies to your own interests by combining courses in geology according to your own interests (provided that you fulfil the admission requirements for the specific courses). 
You can also include other courses in other subjects, provided you meet the entry requirements and fulfil the degree requirements.
During the second year you write a master degree project of 30, 45 or 60 credits. If writing a shorter degree project, the remaining credits are made up by elective courses.

First year

Autumn semester

• Methods in geoscience (GeoM20), 15 credits, NEW COURSE from autumn 2025
• Sedimentary Geology and Basin Analysis (GEOM12), 15 credits 

Spring semester

• Magmatic petrology, Geochemistry and Geochronology (GEOM11), 15 credits  OR Hydrogeology (GeoP07), 15 credits
• Quaternary geology (GeoM21) 15 credits (NEW COURSE from spring 2026) OR Evolution of the biosphere, palaoecology and palaeontology (GEOM09), 15 credits

Second year

• Master degree project, 30, 45 or 60 credits
• Global Environmental change from a geological perspective, (GEON09), 15 credits OR other elective course during any period, 15 credits

Master of Science in Geology

Degree Requirements:

• 120 credits in total
• At least two of the M or N courses listed above
• At least 75 credits in Geology
• A 30, 45 or 60-credit degree project

Questions about courses and suggested study paths can be directed to your studievagledare [at] geol [dot] lu [dot] se (student counsellor).