Aveiro, Portugal
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
Portuguese
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Master in Geological Engineering
The principal objective of the 2nd Cycle in Geological Engineering is the training of professionals prepared to find solutions to concrete problems in the domain of their area of knowledge, studying them in an integrated way and resorting to specific approaches, as far as social, economic and environmental implications are concerned.
In the context of vocational training in Geological Engineering three areas of specialisation are proposed, articulated amongst themselves: a) Geotechnical engineering; b) Geological Resources; c) Environmental Geology.
Bearing in mind the areas of specialisation for which they opt, graduates will have the abilities necessary to fulfil the following functions:
- Characterisation, evaluation, exploration and management of geological resources - water, mineral, energy and soils;
- Geological characterisation and geotechnics of soils and preparation of engineering projects in this domain;
- Prediction and analysis of geological risks;
- Environmental planning: contamination of ground and underground water; selection of sites for the construction of risk infrastructures, such as: depots for the storage and treatment of waste; nuclear power and hydroelectric stations.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
1st Semester
- Rock Mechanics
- Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
- Hydrogeology
- Exploitation Of Mineral Deposits
- Project Management and Evaluation
2nd Semester
- Geological Construction Materials
- Geological And Geotechnical Surveying
- Geophysics Applied To Engineering
- Economics And Legislation
- Underground Works And Excavation
Year 2
1st Semester
- Applied Geochemistry
- Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures
- Geotechnics For Roads And Pavements
- Dissertation/project/internship
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Career Opportunities
The holder of this master's degree will be able to practise their profession as a high level technician in the following areas:
- Laboratories and enterprises of technical studies and consultancy, in particular in the domains of geotechnical engineering, of hydrogeology, of geophysics and of geochemistry;
- Environmental impact agencies;
- The inert materials extraction industry;
- Transformation of ornamental and industrial rocks businesses;
- Mines;
- Mineral and energy resource prospecting businesses;
- Central, local and regional public administration services;
- Public and private laboratories;
- Management and protection of geological and archaeological heritage services;
- Research laboratories and companies.