Programme structure
In the programme option Environmental Geosciences, Geohazards, and Geomatics, you will take the mandatory and elective courses in the first semesters. The courses are a total of 60 ECTS credits. You start with the master's thesis in the second or third semester, depending on your selection of courses.
The programme has the following structure:
- Mandatory courses, 20 ECTS credits
- Elective courses, 40 ECTS credits
- Master's thesis, 60 ECTS credits
Applicants without a background in geosciences have 40 ECTS mandatory- and 20 ECTS elective courses. In addition, the master thesis which counts for 60 ECTS.
Course of study
| 4th semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd semester | Elective course / master's thesis | Master's thesis | |
| 2nd semester | Mandatory course / elective course | Elective course / mandatory course | Master's thesis / elective course |
| 1st semester | Mandatory course + HSE-courses | Elective course / mandatory course | Elective course / mandatory course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | |
For applicants without a background in geosciences
| 4th semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd semester | Elective course / master's thesis | Master's thesis | |
| 2nd semester | Mandatory course / elective course | Mandatory course / elective course | Master's thesis / elective course |
| 1st semester | Mandatory course + HSE-courses | Mandatory course / elective course | Elective course / mandatory course |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | |
Mandatory courses
Course selection is done in consultation with the supervisor or coordinator for the programme option.
You choose?20 ECTS from the courses below. Students admitted without a background in geosciences must choose 40 ECTS.
Elective courses
You choose 40 ECTS of elective master's courses, students admitted without a background in geosciences choose 20 ECTS elective courses.
You select courses after consulting with your supervisor or coordinator of the programme option.
Below we have listed a few typical course combinations for different subject areas within this programme option:
Generic courses
We recommend that you choose 10 ECTS from this list:
- GEO4012 – Scientific Writing and Presentation (spring)
- MNKOM4000 – Formidling og vitenskapsjournalistikk (spring)
In an earlier version of this page, a 5 ECTS elective programming course was listed, but this will not be applicable any time soon.
If you want to take courses within a specific subject area, we recommend choosing from the following list:
Geomorphology, Landscape Development, Landscape Changes, Glacial Geology
- GEO4410 – Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology (autumn)
- GEO4420 – Glaciology (autumn)
- GEO4515 – Remote Sensing of the Earth surface (autumn)
- GEO4520 – Advanced Remote Sensing: Natural Hazards and Climate Change (autumn)
Geohazards and Geomechanics
- GEO4034 – Geohazards (autumn)
- GEO4120 – Near-Surface Geophysics (autumn)
- GEO4131 – Geomechanics (autumn)
- GEO4151 – Earthquake and Volcanic Processes (spring)
- GEO4171 – Floods, Avalanches and Landslides (spring)
- GEO4190 – Hydrogeologi (autumn)
Environmental Geochemistry and Geohazards
- GEO4034 – Geohazards (autumn)
- GEO4120 – Near-Surface Geophysics (autumn)
- GEO4131 – Geomechanics (autumn)
- GEO4171 – Floods, Avalanches and Landslides (spring)
- GEO4190 – Hydrogeologi (autumn)
- GEO4360 – Field Methods in Hydrogeology (spring)
- GEO5900 – Chemical Processes in Soil and Ground Water (spring)
Geomatics
- GEO4460 – Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Geographical Data Acquisition (spring)
- GEO4512 – Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere (autumn)
- GEO4515 – Remote Sensing of the Earth surface (autumn)
- GEO4520 – Advanced Remote Sensing: Natural Hazards and Climate Change (autumn)
- GEO4530 – Airborne Surveying and Geodesy (spring)
- IN4310 – Deep Learning for Image Analysis (spring)
- FYS-STK4155 – Applied Data Analysis and Machine Learning (autumn)
- TEK5160 – Radar Remote Sensing (spring)
- Courses on topics that apply geomatics (geohazards, geomorphology, glaciology, etc.)
More information about the master's degree
Information related to the completion of the master's thesis, including the master's agreement and other application forms, can be found at the information page for master's studies at the Department of Geosciences.
Selection of topic for the master's thesis
The master's thesis is worth 60 ECTS credits. The thesis project and supervisor are assigned towards the end of the first semester. The availability of thesis topics depends on the programme option, and further information on available topics can be found below.
Diploma and degree
This programme leads to the following degree: Master of Science in Geosciences
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.
Course- and semester pages
Click on each course (see the table above) to find the following:
- Timetable
- Date and location of exams
- Curriculum and learning requirements
Quality assurance
Degree programmes and courses are regularly evaluated to ensure and enhance the quality of education.