Applied Basin Analysis: Processes, Resources and Evolution of Life
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Programme structure

In the programme option Applied Basin Analysis: Processes, Resources and Evolution of Life, you will take the mandatory and recommended courses the first semesters. The courses are a total of 60 ECTS credits. You start with the master's thesis in the second or third semester, depending on your selection of courses.

The programme has the following structure:

  • Mandatory courses, 20 ECTS credits
  • Elective courses, 40 ECTS credits
  • Master's thesis, 60 ECTS credits

Applicants without a background in geosciences have 40 ECTS mandatory- and 20 ECTS elective courses. In addition, the master thesis which counts for 60 ECTS.

Course of study

4th semester Master's thesis
3rd semester Elective course / master’s thesis Master's thesis
2nd semester Mandatory course / elective course Elective course / mandatory course Master’s thesis / elective course
1st semester Mandatory course + HSE-courses Elective course / mandatory course Elective course / mandatory course
  10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits

For applicants without a background in geosciences

4th semester Master's thesis
3rd semester Elective course / master’s thesis Master's thesis
2nd semester Mandatory course / elective course Elective course / mandatory course Master’s thesis / elective course
1st semester Mandatory course + HSE-courses Mandatory course / elective course Mandatory course / elective course
  10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits 10 ECTS credits

Mandatory courses

You select courses after consulting with your supervisor or coordinator of the programme option.

You choose?at least 20 ECTS from the courses below. Students admitted without a background in geosciences must choose 40 ECTS.

Elective courses

You choose 40 ECTS of elective master's courses, and students admitted without a background in geosciences must choose 20 ECTS elective courses.

You select courses after consulting with your supervisor or coordinator of the programme option.

Recommended courses

Autumn Spring
GEO4034 – Geohazards GEO4151 – Earthquake and Volcanic Processes 
GEO4120 – Near-Surface Geophysics GEO4214 – Palynology, palaeobotanikk og paleoklimatologi
GEO4131 – Geomechanics GEO4460 – Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Geographical Data Acquisition
GEO4140 – Environmental stratigraphy GEO4840 – Tectonics
GEO4190 – Hydrogeology GEO5911 – CO2 storage - Physical and chemical processes (every other spring starting from 2020)
GEO4211 – Petroleum Systems  
GEO4212 – Paleozoology, Systematics and Evolution  
GEO4515 – Remote Sensing of the Earth surface  
GEO4520 – Advanced Remote Sensing and Topographic Analysis  
GEO4630 – Geodynamics  
GEO4810 – Deformation Processes and Microstructures  
GEO4812 – Ore-forming Processes  
GEO4822 – Geochemistry  

Below we have listed a few typical course combinations for different subject areas within this programme option:

Applied Geophysics

Paleontology

Structural Geology and Sedimentology

Subsurface characterization: CCS, Exploration, Geothermal, Ore Resources

 

More information about the master's degree

Information related to the completion of the master's thesis, inlcuding the master's agreement and other application forms, can be found at the information page for master's studies at the Department of Geosciences.

Selection of topic for the master's thesis

The master's thesis is worth 60 ECTS credits. The thesis project and supervisor are assigned towards the end of the first semester. The availability of thesis topics depends on the programme option, and further information on available topics can be found below.

See all available topics

Diploma and degree

This programme leads to the following degree: Master of Science in Geosciences

The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.

Published June 15, 2021 1:04 PM - Last modified Mar. 21, 2025 11:28 AM