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Utrecht University Master of Science in Earth Structure and Dynamics
Utrecht University

Master of Science in Earth Structure and Dynamics

Utrecht, Netherlands

2 Years

English

Full time

01 Jun 2025*

Sep 2025

EUR 23,765 **

On-Campus

* Non-EU/EEA students: 1 April

** Dutch and other EU/EEA students (statutory fee, full-time) 2024-2025: € 2,530

Introduction

Would you like to understand and quantify processes such as plate tectonics, what controls volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, how mountains are formed or what the subsurface challenges are for the sustainable energy and storage transition? Then the Master's Earth Structure and Dynamics might just be what you’re looking for.

Solid earth science

During the two-year research programme, you will study and research everything in regard to the processes beneath our planet’s surface and how they affect what happens above it. Geology, geophysics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and field studies are combined to address how the solid Earth - is a key component of System Earthworks. Encompassing the structure, dynamics, and evolution of the solid Earth over the full range of spatial and temporal scales as well as the role of solid Earth structure and processes in relation to sustainable geo-energy and mineral resources, geological storage and geohazards. You will learn to link geological, geophysical, mineralogical, geochemical, and geodetic observations made at the Earth’s surface to natural and human-induced processes and associated geo-hazards operating within the planet.

Learning without limits

The programme allows you to specialise in virtually any aspect of solid Earth science, ranging from theoretical and applied geophysics, geology, mineral science or geochemistry with a multi-scale focus from nano-scale to the entire Earth’s crust, mantle, core or other planetary bodies. You are encouraged to think independently and cross the borders of your discipline, in order to gain a skill set that is broadly applicable. Furthermore, the programme’s research topics form part of larger research efforts to help find innovative, sustainable solutions to threats and opportunities arising from climate change, such as geothermal energy or carbon capture and storage. Not only resulting in a great deal of interaction between staff and students but also in cutting-edge research, publications and career opportunities.

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