B.Sc. · Undergraduate
Earth & Planetary Sciences
- Degree
- B.Sc.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
A broad, research-focused degree exploring the Earth and planetary systems, combining geology, physics, chemistry, and astronomy. Students gain insights into the Earth's origin, tectonics, mineral resources, and the exploration of other planets.
Curriculum
Year 1
6 courses- 01Introduction to Earth Science
- 02General Physics
- 03General Chemistry
- 04Academic
- 05Writing
- 06Calculus I
Year 2
5 courses- 01Mineralogy & Petrology
- 02Structural Geology
- 03Sedimentology & Stratigraphy
- 04Astronomy & Planetary Systems
- 05Statistics for Earth Sciences
Year 3
5 courses- 01Tectonics & Geodynamics
- 02Geophysics
- 03Remote Sensing & Space Observation
- 04V olcanology & Natural Hazards
- 05Research Methods in Earth Sciences
Year 4
3 courses- 01Planetary Geology
- 02Earth & Space Exploration
- 03Advanced Geodynamics
Capstone Project
7 courses- 01Internship with Research Institutions / Space Agencies
- 02Sample Courses
- 03Planetary Geology & Astrobiology
- 04Tectonics & Plate Boundaries
- 05Remote Sensing for Planetary Studies
- 06V olcanology & Natural Hazards
- 07Geodynamics & Earth Systems
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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