General information
The exploration of resources such as hydrocarbons and hydrothermal deposits in the ocean have become increasingly important for the future security of resources. Furthermore, it plays an important role in the study of geodynamical processes and protection of the shores. Beyond that, the ocean is of great importance to the climate system of the Earth as a whole. The changes in the climate system in the past and present can be reconstructed with geoscientific methods. The insights about the dynamics of the system ocean-climate obtained in such a manner represent a basis for modelling calculations used for forecasting of the future climate(s).
M. Sc. "Marine Geosciences" is an internationally oriented, state-of-the-art graduate program, which focuses on the latest developments in marine geosciences and technology, in particular in the areas marine coastal geology, past climates, biogeochemistry and paleoecology. This degree should provide students with the knowledge of fundamental terms of geological, biological, geochemical and physical processes in the ocean. One of objectives is to combine theoretical studies with applied research and hands-on experience. As a result of extensive marine sciences spectrum at the University of Kiel, the program offers an insight into modern research topics. The graduate will be able to create and critically assess scientific results and to plan, carry out and evaluate ship and laboratory projects independently.
The program is being conducted in intense collaboration with the highly research oriented Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences, IFM-GEOMAR. It is precisely this collaboration which facilitates interdisciplinary and sound professional education and serves to provide the students with qualifications to work successfully in companies, universities or in other public institutions both in Germany and abroad. Since marine research is a very international field, this program is designed as an international study program and all course are offered in English.
The courses offered can be subdivided into three categories, which modules are corequisit: core-courses, specialization and comprehensive courses. There are obligatory courses (69 credit points), which cover all aspects of Marine Geosciences (lectures and exercises) and will be completed by additional courses of the degree programs “Climate Physics” and ”Geophysics”. Furthermore the participation in marine or terrestrial field campaigns and / or project oriented data evaluation are obligatory.
The program offers specializations in coastal geology, marine geochemistry, paleoclimate research and marine resources. It builds upon the basic knowledge in natural and geological sciences as it is provided in a B.Sc. in Geosciences. In the master's program the necessary qualifications for independent processing of scientific problems will be acquired, whereas the synergy of data acquisition, processing and interpretation, at see and in the lab, as well as the numerical simulations and modelling with application of geo-information systems is in the foreground.
Career prospects. A finished Master's degree in Marine Geosciences should enable the alumni to take jobs in industry and administrative authorities both in Germany and abroad. There is also a global demand for graduates with marine geoscientific expertise in the field of academic research due to the growing need for understanding ocean's role in Earth's system and climate change. The international focus of the program will give the graduates an advantage and a chance to successfully compete for positions worldwide.
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Venue
Application
Click here to apply: http://www.ifg.uni-kiel.de/fileadmin/Pruefungsamt/Formulare/Application_MSC_Mari...
Cost:
<p>There is no tuition fees; the exemption also applies to international students. However, a social fee must be paid each semester, which currently amounts to 118,50 €, and includes free bus transportation, reduced prices for lunch and other financial benefits as a student.</p>
Prerequisites:
- Bachelor Degree with GPA 2,5 or better, in a relevant subject (a minimum of 40 ECTS points must be collected on geoscientific subjects to be accepted with additional requirements (set of courses with maximum 30 ECTS points); with 50 ECTS points collected on geoscietific subjects no additional requirements are to be expected).
- Proof of English language skills.
TOEFL: Paper-based test 567 points, Internet-based test 87 points
IELTS: 6.5 at minimum
University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Bachelor Degree in English: Certificate from University, proving that the study programm was taught entirely in English.
Application Procedure:
he application process will be organized solely electronically: Please click here for access
Application will be possile from the 1st February until the 30th April 2016
Please be ready to provide the following information:
1) Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
2) Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
3) Certificate and Transcripts of Records (Please provide an overview/table with ECTS points or hours of courses you have had in a) Geosciences b) Geophysics c) Mineralogy)
4) Proof Proof of Bachelor of Sciences in a relevant field - with a grade of 2,5 or better.
5) Proof of proficiency in English (unless you are a native English speaker):
- TOEFL ITP (Paper-based test): 567 points or
- TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test): 87 points or
- IELTS (6,5 at minimum) or
- University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C or
- Bachelor Degree in English: Certificate from the University proving that your study programm was taught entirely in English.
- Please notice, that the certificate needs to be provided for the official registration with the University.
- Only for german students enrolled at CAU Kiel at the time of application: Certificate of Proficiency in English (English Department, University Kiel)
6) Certified copies of the following:
- Certificate of the university entrance qualification (if taken)
- Certificates of academic diplomas (Bachelor etc.)
- Official academic transcripts from all universities attended
Please note: If the original language of the certificates is not German or English, an officially certified translation is required.
If you need more information please contact:
+49 (0)431 880 2883
paleoclimate@gpi.uni-kiel.de
Qualification
Qualification: Master of Science
Credits:
The exploration of resources such as hydrocarbons and hydrothermal deposits in the ocean have become increasingly important for the future security of resources. Furthermore, it plays an important role in the study of geodynamical processes and protection of the shores. Beyond that, the ocean is of great importance to the climate system of the Earth as a whole. The changes in the climate system in the past and present can be reconstructed with geoscientific methods. The insights about the dynamics of the system ocean-climate obtained in such a manner represent a basis for modelling calculations used for forecasting of the future climate(s).
M. Sc. "Marine Geosciences" is an internationally oriented, state-of-the-art graduate program, which focuses on the latest developments in marine geosciences and technology, in particular in the areas marine coastal geology, past climates, biogeochemistry and paleoecology. This degree should provide students with the knowledge of fundamental terms of geological, biological, geochemical and physical processes in the ocean. One of objectives is to combine theoretical studies with applied research and hands-on experience. As a result of extensive marine sciences spectrum at the University of Kiel, the program offers an insight into modern research topics. The graduate will be able to create and critically assess scientific results and to plan, carry out and evaluate ship and laboratory projects independently.
The program is being conducted in intense collaboration with the highly research oriented Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences, IFM-GEOMAR. It is precisely this collaboration which facilitates interdisciplinary and sound professional education and serves to provide the students with qualifications to work successfully in companies, universities or in other public institutions both in Germany and abroad. Since marine research is a very international field, this program is designed as an international study program and all course are offered in English.
The courses offered can be subdivided into three categories, which modules are corequisit: core-courses, specialization and comprehensive courses. There are obligatory courses (69 credit points), which cover all aspects of Marine Geosciences (lectures and exercises) and will be completed by additional courses of the degree programs “Climate Physics” and ”Geophysics”. Furthermore the participation in marine or terrestrial field campaigns and / or project oriented data evaluation are obligatory.
The program offers specializations in coastal geology, marine geochemistry, paleoclimate research and marine resources. It builds upon the basic knowledge in natural and geological sciences as it is provided in a B.Sc. in Geosciences. In the master's program the necessary qualifications for independent processing of scientific problems will be acquired, whereas the synergy of data acquisition, processing and interpretation, at see and in the lab, as well as the numerical simulations and modelling with application of geo-information systems is in the foreground.
he application process will be organized solely electronically: Please click here for access
Application will be possile from the 1st February until the 30th April 2016
Please be ready to provide the following information:
1) Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
2) Letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
3) Certificate and Transcripts of Records (Please provide an overview/table with ECTS points or hours of courses you have had in a) Geosciences b) Geophysics c) Mineralogy)
4) Proof Proof of Bachelor of Sciences in a relevant field - with a grade of 2,5 or better.
5) Proof of proficiency in English (unless you are a native English speaker):
- TOEFL ITP (Paper-based test): 567 points or
- TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test): 87 points or
- IELTS (6,5 at minimum) or
- University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C or
- Bachelor Degree in English: Certificate from the University proving that your study programm was taught entirely in English.
- Please notice, that the certificate needs to be provided for the official registration with the University.
- Only for german students enrolled at CAU Kiel at the time of application: Certificate of Proficiency in English (English Department, University Kiel)
6) Certified copies of the following:
- Certificate of the university entrance qualification (if taken)
- Certificates of academic diplomas (Bachelor etc.)
- Official academic transcripts from all universities attended
Please note: If the original language of the certificates is not German or English, an officially certified translation is required.
If you need more information please contact:
+49 (0)431 880 2883
paleoclimate@gpi.uni-kiel.de
Career prospects. A finished Master's degree in Marine Geosciences should enable the alumni to take jobs in industry and administrative authorities both in Germany and abroad. There is also a global demand for graduates with marine geoscientific expertise in the field of academic research due to the growing need for understanding ocean's role in Earth's system and climate change. The international focus of the program will give the graduates an advantage and a chance to successfully compete for positions worldwide.
- Bachelor Degree with GPA 2,5 or better, in a relevant subject (a minimum of 40 ECTS points must be collected on geoscientific subjects to be accepted with additional requirements (set of courses with maximum 30 ECTS points); with 50 ECTS points collected on geoscietific subjects no additional requirements are to be expected).
- Proof of English language skills.
TOEFL: Paper-based test 567 points, Internet-based test 87 points
IELTS: 6.5 at minimum
University of Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade C
Bachelor Degree in English: Certificate from University, proving that the study programm was taught entirely in English.
