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Overview
This Earth Sciences programme at the University of Basel offers graduates sound theoretical and practical training in geosciences – the study of the earth’s systems – and earns them the degree of an “MSc in Geosciences”. Depending on the specialization module they choose, students can deepen their knowledge and broaden their skills in geography and climatology, geology and mineralogy as well as in environmental geosciences and biogeochemistry.
The course explores the interdisciplinary topics of global change, natural catastrophes, sustainability, aquatic ecology and soil ecology. The combination of a single subject area and geosciences electives ensures both a breadth of subject knowledge as well as individual specialization. There is also a strong focus on independent work in the master’s studies.
Career opportunities
Studying geosciences opens up a wide range of career opportunities in environmental, nature, water, soil and climate protection as well as in planning or materials research.
Programme Structure
Courses included:- Applied Atmospheric Sciences
- Aquatic and Isotope Biogeochemistry
- Landscape Systems
- Palaeoclimatology and Quarternary Geology
- Palaeoecology and Freshwater Ecology
- Sustainable Resource and Soil Management
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Partially taught in English, Partially taught in German
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Soil ScienceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from a foreign university recognized by the University of Basel only allows access to the master’s degree if this allows admission to the desired master’s degree at a university in the higher education system in which it was acquired. It may be the place of study evidence required.
Tuition Fee
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International
1538 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 769 EUR per semester during 18 months. -
National
1538 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 769 EUR per semester during 18 months.
- CHF 850 per semester
Living costs for Basel
1615 - 2332 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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