MEarthSci Earth and Planetary Sciences with Industrial Experience

Program Overview

This 4-year integrated master's degree in Earth Science provides a comprehensive understanding of Earth systems, preparing students for careers in the Earth and environmental sciences. Graduates gain a solid foundation in Earth's history, sustainable development, and practical skills through field trips and industry experience. The program aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and is taught at the prestigious University of Manchester, enhancing graduates' competitiveness in the job market.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This 4-year integrated master's (MEarthSci) degree provides a holistic understanding of Earth systems, enabling students to learn from the past, comprehend the present, and influence the future.

Objectives:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Earth's history, including the formation of the solar system, the evolution of living systems, and changing environmental conditions.
• Study the sustainable development of Earth's energy and resources.
• Develop transferable skills through field trips to geologically and environmentally fascinating locations in the UK and abroad.
• Gain valuable, paid experience in industry, a highly desirable point of difference in a competitive job market.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the Earth and environmental sciences, including:
• Geologist
• Environmental Scientist
• Hydrogeologist
• Petroleum Geologist
• Geophysicist
• Environmental Consultant
• Research Scientist
• Teacher
• The program's focus on industry experience makes graduates highly competitive in the job market.

Other:

• The program is taught at The University of Manchester, a UK top 10 university for Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences (THE World Rankings 2023).
• The program includes field trips to geologically and environmentally fascinating locations in the UK and abroad.
• The program offers students the opportunity to gain valuable, paid experience in industry.
• The program is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy, Goal 13: Climate action, Goal 14: Life below water, and Goal 15: Life on land.