Master of Science (MSc) in Geology
Dunedin, New Zealand
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
NZD 51,800 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international fee | NZD 9300 - 10400 domestic fee
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science (MSc) in Geology at the University of Otago draws on contemporary advances in geoscience research and teaching. It covers advanced field and laboratory methods, research planning, scientific writing and presentation of findings. The programme helps you prepare and plan research, write research proposals, and widen your understanding of current ideas, techniques and methods in earth science.
Career Outcomes: You'll be ready for geological research, environmental consulting, mineral and petroleum exploration, hydrogeology, geological surveying, laboratory analysis, academia and science communication; skills include fieldwork, data analysis, proposal writing and scientific reporting, and industry networking opportunities and beyond.
Contemporary views and important recent advances in geoscience research. Advanced methods and techniques in field- and laboratory-based geoscience research including research planning, scientific writing and presentation of findings.
This helps students to understand the process of preparing and planning research, and writing research proposals. It also increases the breadth of understanding of current ideas and methods in geosciences.