Geology
Basic information
The Geology Master's programme places a primary focus on Geodynamics, delving into a diverse array of processes associated with global tectonics. This exploration involves comprehensive, multiscale, and interdisciplinary analyses of magmatic, metamorphic, and deformation systems.
2 years
English
On Campus
February 29, 2024
October 1, 2024
CZK 60.000 (approx. 2.500€) / year
Detailed description of the programme
Our Geology Master's programme, specializing in Geodynamics, comprehensively explores various facets of tectonic processes. Through the examination of magmatic and metamorphic rocks, including their deformation structures, students gain insights into the dynamic Earth processes. The two-year master's degree programme places a significant emphasis on individual research projects, master's theses, benefiting from our teaching approach that integrates a multiscale and interdisciplinary perspective. Our tutorial-style teaching incorporates practical courses, fostering "hands-on" experiences that develop essential computer modeling capabilities and other crucial soft skills. Field expertise is integral to the programme, with numerous master's thesis projects grounded in fieldwork. Additionally, our experimental petrology laboratory offers valuable insights into complex natural processes. The programme nurtures teamwork and independent thinking through interactions among Czech, international, and visiting Erasmus students, as well as with lecturers and PhD students. Students benefit from a global network of collaborators, encompassing various scientific institutions in Czechia and abroad. The programme also provides opportunities for Erasmus mobility, allowing students to explore exchanges with numerous top European universities.
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in in geology or geosciences.
Proficiency in English.
Subject of admissions examination and additional information
The two-round exam on the basis of the annexes submitted (first round) and in form of an oral interview (second round)
The compulsory annexes include Curriculum vitae, motivation letter and transcript of records from applicant’s previous study
The interview is aimed at testing applicant’s general knowledge of the field including a discussion about the topic of bachelor’s and future master’s thesis
Examination is assessed with a maximum of 100 points
The admission exam is held in English
Programme structure
A common study plan (seminars, diploma thesis, obligatory courses) is personalized into an individual study plan for each student (lectures, practicals) based on the particular focus of the student/diploma thesis topic.
Career opportunities
Broad field of geology – research, Earth materials, mining or other applications
Guarantor of the programme
Assoc. Prof. Petr Jeřábek
e-mail: jerabek.petr@natur.cuni.cz
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