MSci Earth Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: AAB (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects to preferably include two sciences, with no higher level score below 5. Biology, Chemistry, Geology/Geography, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics preferred)
About this course
MSci in Earth Sciences, an Earth and Environmental Sciences degree examining the processes that shape our planet. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. Students may select either a General stream or a Palaeobiology stream. The first year covers core foundations through Earth Materials, History of Life, Dynamic Earth and Surface Processes. Year two introduces Global Geophysics and Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing alongside various optional subjects. Year three features Statistics for Geoscientists and a broad range of advanced optional modules spanning mapping, georesources and environmental science. The final year centres on Earth and Planetary System Science and an Independent MSci Project.
Modules
- Earth Materials
- History of Life
- Dynamic Earth
- Surface Processes
- The Earth
- Geochemistry
- Maps, Images and Structures
- Foundations of Physical Geoscience
- Mathematical Methods for Geoscience
- Global Geophysics
- Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing
- Vertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
- Principles of Climate
- Structural Geology and Tectonics
- Isotope Geology
- Numerical Methods for Earth Sciences
- Introduction to Environmental Geoscience
- Statistics for Geoscientists
- Geosciences Report
- Biodiversity and Macroevolutionary Patterns A
- Ocean Physics and Climate Change
- Crustal Dynamics, Mountain Building and Basin Evolution
- Geological and Environmental Mapping
- Earth and Planetary Materials
- Groundwater Science
- Environmental Geochemistry
- Tectonic Geomorphology
- Paleoclimate and Paleoenvironmental Change
- Earth and Planetary System Science
- Independent MSci Project
- Seismic Risk Assessment
- Mining and Mineral Processing
- Advanced Biodiversity and Macroevolutionary Studies
- Physical Volcanology and Volcanic Hazard
- Palaeoceanography
- Geological, Geotechnical and Hydro-meteorological Hazards
- Meteorological and Hydrogeological Hazards
- The Science Policy and Ethics of Climate Intervention