Programme structure

Our MSc. programme has three specialisations with suggested study paths according to the scheme below. When you are admitted to one of these specialisations, you are automatically admitted to the first two courses within respective specialisation.

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 Bedrock geology and Quaternary geology according to your own interests (provided that you fulfil the admission requirements for the specific courses).

You can also include other courses in geology, for example within applied geology, and/or courses in other subjects in your degree.

Bedrock Geology

First year

• Sedimentary Geology and Basin Analysis (GEOM12), 15 credits AUTUMN SEMESTER
• Magmatic petrology, Geochemistry and Geochronology (GEOM11), 15 credits AUTUMN SEMESTER
• Metamorphic Petrology and Structural Geology (GEOM08), 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER
• Evolution of the biosphere, palaoecology and palaeontology (GEOM09), 15 credits OR Global Environmental change from a geological perspective, (GEON09), 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER

Second year

• Master degree project, 45 credits
• Elective course during any period, 15 credits

Quaternary Geology

First year

• Glacial sedimentology - Processes, Sediments and Landform Systems (GEON05), 15 credits AUTUMN SEMESTER
• Palaeoecological methods and environmental analysis (GEON06), 15 credits AUTUMN SEMESTER
• Marine Geology and Environmental Change (GEON08), 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER
• Global Environmental change from a geological perspective, (GEON09), 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER

Second year

• Master degree project, 45 credits
• Elective course during any period, 15 credits

Biogeology

First year

• Sedimentary Geology and Basin Analysis (GEOM12), 15 credits AUTUMN SEMESTER
• Palaeoecological methods and environmental analysis (GEON06), 15 credits AUTUMN SEMESTER
• Marine Geology and Environmental Change (GEON08), 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER
• Evolution of the biosphere, palaoecology and palaeontology (GEOM09), 15 credits SPRING SEMESTER

Second year

• Master degree project, 45 credits
• 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 45-credit degree project

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