Master’s programme Earth Structure and Dynamics IF THIS PROGRAMME FOR YOU? In the Master’s programme in Earth Structure and Dynamics programme, you will explore the composition, structure, and evolution of the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core. During this two-year programme, you will learn to link geological, geophysical, geochemical, and geodetic observations made at the Earth’s surface to physical processes operating within the planet. SPECIALISE IN ANY ASPECT OF SOLID EARTH SCIENCE The programme combines physics, chemistry, mathematics, geology, and field studies to address how the solid Earth works. It allows you to specialise in virtually any aspect of solid Earth science, ranging from theoretical geophysics to pure geology or geochemistry. Many students choose a combined geology-geophysics focus. You can choose one of four tracks based on your specific interests: • Earth Materials • Physics of the Deep Earth and Planets • Basins, Orogens & the Crust-Lithosphere System PROGRAMME OBJECTIVE The Earth Structure and Dynamics programme focusses on all aspects of the solid Earth as a key component of system Earth – and therefore of Earth system science. This encompasses the structure, dynamics, and evolution of the solid Earth over the full range of spatial and temporal scales as well as the role of solid Earth structure and processes in societally relevant issues such as energy, geo-resources, and geohazards. Examples include understanding the physics of tectonically – or human – induced earthquakes, volcanic hazards or petroleum, mineral, sustainable or unconventional resources. Knowledge of these aspects has direct relevance for professional profiles and future job opportunities. n Specialise in solid Earth Science n Study the Earth's crust, mantle and core n Combine physics, chemistry, mathematics with geology and field studies n Choose one of three tracks to suit your interests and ambitions PROGRAMME OUTLINE • Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS) • Number of first year students: 35 • Start of studies: September and February • September deadlines: April 1 (international students) June 1 (Dutch students) • February deadlines: September 1 (international students) December 1 (Dutch students) • Degree: Master of Science • Regristration name: Earth Sciences • Regristration code: 66986 Faculty of Geosciences Bright minds, better future
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Master’s programme
Earth Structure and Dynamics
I F TH IS PROGRAMME FOR YOU?
In the Master’s programme in Earth Structure and Dynamicsprogramme, you will explore the composition, structure, and evolutionof the Earth’s crust, mantle, and core. During this two-year programme,you will learn to link geological, geophysical, geochemical, andgeodetic observations made at the Earth’s surface to physical processesoperating within the planet.
SPEC IAL ISE IN ANY ASPECT OF SOL ID EARTH SC IENCE
The programme combines physics, chemistry, mathematics, geology,and field studies to address how the solid Earth works. It allows you tospecialise in virtually any aspect of solid Earth science, ranging fromtheoretical geophysics to pure geology or geochemistry. Many studentschoose a combined geology-geophysics focus.
You can choose one of four tracks based on your specific interests:• Earth Materials• Physics of the Deep Earth and Planets• Basins, Orogens & the Crust-Lithosphere System
PROGRAMME OBJECT IVE
The Earth Structure and Dynamics programme focusses on all aspects ofthe solid Earth as a key component of system Earth – and therefore ofEarth system science. This encompasses the structure, dynamics, andevolution of the solid Earth over the full range of spatial and temporalscales as well as the role of solid Earth structure and processes insocietally relevant issues such as energy, geo-resources, and geohazards.Examples include understanding the physics of tectonically – or human– induced earthquakes, volcanic hazards or petroleum, mineral,sustainable or unconventional resources. Knowledge of these aspects hasdirect relevance for professional profiles and future job opportunities.n Specialise in solid Earth Science
n Study the Earth's crust, mantle and core
n Combine physics, chemistry, mathematicswith geology and field studies
n Choose one of three tracks to suit yourinterests and ambitions
PROGRAMME OUTL INE
• Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
• Number of first year students: 35
• Start of studies: September and February
• September deadlines: April 1 (international students)
June 1 (Dutch students)
• February deadlines: September 1 (international students)
December 1 (Dutch students)
• Degree: Master of Science
• Regristration name: Earth Sciences
• Regristration code: 66986
Faculty of Geosciences
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CAREER PROSPECTS
Many of our graduates go on to find employment inresearch. Depending on your personal interests andambitions, you will be equipped to work in bothfundamental and applied research. You can pursue acareer in applied research in government institutes,consulting firms, or various industries. Knowledge oflarge-scale and long-term processes provides you witha good basis for managing major environmental issues.The numerous global-change issues currently facing usmean you can pursue a variety of employmentopportunities in divers sectors.Typical professional profiles of our graduates include:• Solid Earth specialist• Geologist• Geophysicist
ADMISS ION
The programme Earth Structure and Dynamics is opento students with a Bachelor's degree in a relevantsubject (e.g. earth sciences, natural sciences, physics,physical geography, civil engineering, appliedmathematics). The decision of the admissionscommittee will be based largely on prior education,motivation and talent and grade point average (GPA).You may still be eligible for admission if you have adegree other than those listed above. In some situationsa pre-Master’s programme will be proposed tocompensate for deficiencies in your previouseducation. For more details on the entrancerequirements, please check www.uu.nl/masters/esd.
Alumna Anne Pluymakers
“For me, the Earth Materials track was the perfect combination of
structural geology and chemistry. In my first year, I did fieldwork in
southern Spain. Close to the actual rock, surrounded by nice views
and in a nice climate, is one of the best places to be as a geologist. In
my second year, I did research in the Experimental Rock Deformation
Laboratory. I determined the effect of CO2 on the frictional behaviour
of pre-existing faults in anhydrite, an important caprock for
hydrocarbon reservoirs and thus for possible CO2 storage sites. CO2
capture is a hot topic at the moment, and it is satisfying to know that
the results of my research are useful to society as well as interesting
from a scientific point of view. I continued my research in a PhD
programme in experimental rock deformation at Utrecht University.”
Outline of degree structure
Year 1
Period 1 Compulsory course (7.5 ECTS) Compulsory course (7.5 ECTS)
Period 2 Compulsory course (7.5 ECTS) Compulsory course (7.5 ECTS)
Period 3 Compulsory course (7.5 ECTS) Compulsory course (7.5 ECTS)
Period 4 2 Elective cources (15 ECTS) or Elective cource + field module (15 ECTS)
Year 2
Period 1
Independent research (30 - 45 ECTS)Traineeship (15 - 30 ECTS) and/orGuided research (7.5 - 15 ECTS)
Period 2
Period 3
Period 4
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More informationFor special questions relating to the contact of this Master’s
programme, contact the Faculty of Geosciences on +31 (0)30 235 7890
or via [email protected]. For information of application procedures at
Utrecht University, contact Student Services on +31 (0)30 253 7000 or