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MSc in Geology and Geophysics

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Helsinki

Program Overview

Sustaining a growing population on our dynamic planet requires deep understanding of geological and geophysical processes within the Earth, and of how they interact with the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biota. The Master's Programme in Geology and Geophysics trains you to address pressing questions concerning our home planet's evolution, its role as the source of raw materials needed by modern civilisation, and environmental issues. The programme includes four specialist options: Petrology and Economic Geology; Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology; Palaeontology and Global Change; and Solid Earth Geophysics.

Program Key Stats

€15000 (Annual cost)



17 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

If you have completed or are completing your degree, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the Admissions Services of the University of Helsinki by the awarding institution, IELTS of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in the writing section, TOEFL IBT 92, a minimum score of 22 in the writing section, TOEFL PBT 580.

Career Options

  • Employment in the mining and mineral resource exploration industry
  • Work as environmental and groundwater scientists in private companies and in the public sector
  • Doctoral studies in geoscience or geophysics both in Finland and abroad
  • Research work on the geology of Finland at the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK)
  • Work as experts in the field of engineering geology and applied mineralogy

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