
Overview
Through applied research-oriented teaching, field activities and laboratories, the Earth Dynamics degree from University of Padua offers advanced education and training in the geosciences, fostering innovative thinking on diverse issues crucial for future societies such as the prevention and mitigation of geohazards, land planning and environmental management, Climate Change, prospection and sustainable exploitation of georesources, geomaterials, cultural heritage protection, planetary exploration. A student exchange international programme is active with the Department of Geosciences of the University of Frankfurt (Germany).
Career opportunities
Graduates work as geologists in private companies and public agencies or as free-lance professionals and consultants. They will develop managerial careers in the energy industry and in multinational corporations and NGOs with focus on environment and sustainability. The Master’s degree provides a sound basis for accessing PhD courses in high-profile research universities worldwide.
Programme Structure
1st semesterCompulsory unit: Quantitative Methods for Earth Scientists
Two courses to be chosen among: Earth Surface Processes and Deposits, Earth Interior and Evolution, Past Life and Climates, Geological Resources for Sustainable Development
2nd semesterThree courses to be chosen among: Carbonate Facies Analysis for Paleoclimate Reconstructions, Basin Analysis, Mineral Processes and Environmental Applications, Metamorphic Petrology, Isotope Geochemistry, Digital geological mapping
3rd semesterFour courses to be chosen among: Rock Microstructures, Analysis of Mineral Resources and Industrial Derivatives, Earthquake Geology and Fault Mechanics; Planetary Geology, Remote Sensing for Geosciences, Exceptional Fossil Biotas and Mass Extinctions, Quaternary Geology, Anthropocene Sediments and Environments, Coastal Environments under Climate Change
4th semester
Research thesis work, with the possibility of developing professional traineeship.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , EEA/EU
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- 1st Call: 2 November - 2 February
- 2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May
- 3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences View 9 other Masters in Earth Sciences in ItalyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Geological Science and Technologies is required, or related subjects with proven skills in Geosciences
- Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English language - B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent
Tuition Fee
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International
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2739 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
- The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.
Living costs for Padua
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Funding
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