Overview

The Master of Science (MSc) in Earth Sciences from University of Lausanne allows students to benefit from advanced teaching in different specialist fields.

Regardless of which orientation is followed, students receive in-depth training in field work and numerous analytical techniques, as well as in the processing of quantitative data and modelling.

This range of skills, combined with specialist knowledge acquired during studies, prepares students for a very varied range of professions and careers, including:

Consultants in Applied Geology
Environmental Consultants
Oil Industry Research
Mining Industry
Engineering Industry
Cantonal/Federal Administration
Academic careers

Alumni move into a wide variety of roles, for example as a geologist, group leader for polluted sites and soil, laboratory manager or petrophysicist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied mineralogy
Biostratigraphy and micropaleontology
Environmental biogeochemistry
Erosion and slope movements
Experimental petrology and hydrothremal fluids
Gemmology
Geology of clays

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English, French

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bern, Switzerland

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 9 other Masters in Earth Sciences in Switzerland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Admission requirements

Candidates must be holders of a Bachelor of Science in Geosciences and Environment, subject area Geology, awarded by the University of Lausanne, or of a Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences awarded by the University of Geneva.

Another degree or academic title may be judged equivalent and give access to the Master’s degree course, with or without further conditions.

French/English. Recommended level : C1.

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Tuition Fee

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International

1160 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 24 months.
National

1160 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 580 CHF per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Bern

1655 - 2130 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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