Geophysics, Geodynamics and Planetary Sciences
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Programme structure

In the programme option Geophysics, Geodynamics and Planetary Sciences, you will take mandatory and recommended courses 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 course of study depends on whether or not you have a background in geosciences. If you do not have a background in geosciences you will be required to take 20 ECTS of specialized courses in geosciences as part of the Master’s study, see the lower part of the program structure.

The course of study for you with a background in geosciences

4th semester Master's thesis
3rd semester Recommended course/Master's thesis Master's thesis
2nd semester GEO4620 – Seismic Waves and Seismology Recommended course Recommended course/Master's thesis
1st semester GEO4630 – Geodynamics + HSE-courses Recommended course Recommended course
  10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits

Mandatory courses

Recommended courses

Course selection is done in consultation with the supervisor or coordinator for the programme option. Examples of recommended courses:

The course of study for you without a background in geosciences

4th semester Master's thesis
3rd semester Recommended course/Master's thesis Master's thesis
2nd semester GEO4840 – Tectonics GEO4620 – Seismic Waves and Seismology + HSE-courses Recommended course/Master's thesis
1st semester GEO4630 – Geodynamics + HSE-courses GEO4120 – Near-Surface Geophysics / GEO4280 – Seismic Signal Processing and Imaging Recommended course/Master's thesis
  10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits

Mandatory courses

In addition, two specialized courses:

Recommended courses

Course selection is done in consultation with the supervisor or coordinator for the programme option. Examples of recommended courses:

Published Jan. 23, 2017 3:32 PM - Last modified Aug. 29, 2022 12:14 PM