Applied Geosciences – Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR)
RWTH Aachen University
Program Overview
Our MSc programme Applied Geosciences is offered in five streams: Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) Computational Geology & Geophysics (CGG) Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR) Field-Based Geosciences (FBG) Geoengineering (GIN) Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) Of those, our Master's course of study in Applied Geosciences – Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) provides hands-on training related to exploration and production of energy and mineral resources as well as sequestration and storage. The language of instruction is English. Students can choose from a variety of elective modules, such as: Geothermics I: Global Geothermics & Direct Use Geothermics II: Shallow Geothermal Systems & Advanced Applications Sustainable Organic Resources Subsurface Analysis and Characterisation Advanced Structural Geology Advanced Methods in Economic Geology Mineral Exploration and Resource Estimation Applied Geochemistry and Petrology Applied Seismology Underground Excavation Disposal of Radioactive Waste Repository Design and Processes Geophysical Imaging and Monitoring Methods Geophysical Logging and Log Interpretation Principles of Plate Tectonics and Structural Geological Models Applied Biogeochemistry Geostatistical Modelling Remote Sensing Sedimentology
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€55,000 – €95,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
Applicants must provide proof of their English language skills according to RWTH Aachen University regulations at enrolment (not application). An overview about the accepted language certificates can be found here: https://www.fgeo.rwth-aachen.de/cms/geowissenschaften-und-geographie/Studium/Studierende/Angewandte-Geowissenschaften-und-Georess/~lemb/Sprachkenntnisse/lidx/1/ .
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
The professional requirements differ for the various specialisations. Bachelor's graduates with the following geoscientific competence profile (e.g. Bachelor's degrees in the fields of geosciences, earth sciences, geology, mineralogy, crystallography, etc.) can be admitted to the EMR specialisation: Bachelor of Science or Engineering with at least 180 ECTS and at least 20 ECTS from natural sciences (biology, chemistry, mathematics and/or physics) at least 80 ECTS from geosciences (e.g. geology, mineralogy, geochemistry, crystallography, geoengineering) at least 5 ECTS from geoscientific field education
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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