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Lund University MSc in Applied Computational Science - Physical Geography

Lund University

MSc in Applied Computational Science - Physical Geography

Lund, Sweden

MSc

2 years

English

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    About : The MSc in Applied Computational Science - Physical Geography offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates computational techniques within the study of physical geography. This course spans one year for full-time students and includes hands-on training in data analysis, environmental modeling, and geographical information systems (GIS). Students will learn how to apply computational methods to tackle real-world problems in physical geography.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse careers, including roles such as environmental consultants, geographic information analysts, and research scientists. Opportunities exist in sectors like environmental management, urban planning, and data analysis, where expertise in computational science and geography is increasingly in demand.

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The Master Programme in Applied Computational Science with a specialisation in Physical Geography will give you detailed knowledge about the underlying methods with respect to physical geography. You will learn how to study complex processes in natural sciences, and how Computational Science can contribute to knowledge evolution in society. A few of many examples are studies in, and research on, environment and climate change, global environmental issues and global cycles. The programme will prepare you for a professional career in academia as well as in business and industry. Applied computational science can be divided into several components: mathematics, modelling, statistics, and programming. The borders are not sharp, as concepts and methods often combine these components. The programme will prepare you for a professional career in academia as well as in business and industry.

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This interdisciplinary education will give you in-depth knowledge in the field of computational science, but you also study advanced courses based on your subject knowledge in natural science from your bachelor’s degree. In addition to knowledge of the theory of computational science, there will be an emphasis on obtaining knowledge about the practical tools that are used by professionals in the field and you will amongst several things train your skills in programming. You will get generic knowledge and skills of importance for computationally intensive jobs such as problem formulation, information search, data processing, scientific writing, and presentation techniques.

The programme has five separate specialisations: Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Physical Geography and Chemistry. You will study several courses together with students from another specialisation than your own and there are possibilities to do common projects and thesis work. During your studies, an interdisciplinary perspective is emphasized and you will even study together with students from mathematics and physics.

Education has a strong connection to research. You will meet and be taught by active and internationally well-recognized researchers and you will be in contact with several research groups. You will at the same time be prepared for a career in business and industry.

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