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University of FribourgMaster of Sci<strong>en</strong>ces <strong>in</strong> Earth Sci<strong>en</strong>ces (BeNeFri)This programme is part of the BeNeFr<strong>in</strong>etwork.21This <strong>Masters</strong> programme <strong>in</strong> Earth Sci<strong>en</strong>cesext<strong>en</strong>ds the specilialist knowledge ga<strong>in</strong>ed atundergraduate level, as well as laboratory methodsand field work. A specialisation is offered <strong>in</strong> anumber of branches of Earth Sci<strong>en</strong>ces. A part ofthe course is mandatory, while the rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>gsubjects may be chos<strong>en</strong> from a list of optionalcourses. The <strong>Masters</strong> programme meets therequirem<strong>en</strong>ts of professional geologists <strong>in</strong> Switzerland.The course <strong>en</strong>ds with a research project.This <strong>Masters</strong> programme <strong>in</strong> Earth Sci<strong>en</strong>ces isbe<strong>in</strong>g held <strong>in</strong> conjunction with the network programmeBeNeFri. The courses are held <strong>in</strong> Fribourg,Bern and Neu<strong>en</strong>burg dep<strong>en</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g on thespecialisations of the professors.SPECIALISATION• Internal Earth Processes: This mandatorycourse is divided <strong>in</strong>to 2 modules of ex-cathedracourses and <strong>in</strong>tegrated exercises, namely:- Petrology and Geochemistry <strong>in</strong> global dynamics- Geodynamics of mounta<strong>in</strong> cha<strong>in</strong>s and bas<strong>in</strong>s• Earth Surface Processes and Evolution: Thismandatory course is divided <strong>in</strong>to 3 modulesof ex-cathedra courses and <strong>in</strong>tegrated exercises,namely:- Sedim<strong>en</strong>tary <strong>en</strong>vironm<strong>en</strong>ts- Biogeochemical cycles- Oceans, climate, and life through time• Evolution and Global Change• Analytical Methods and Modell<strong>in</strong>g• Applied Geosci<strong>en</strong>ces• Field coursesPRACTICAL INFORMATIONOrganiser: Departem<strong>en</strong>t of Geosci<strong>en</strong>cesECTS credits: 90Duration: 3 semestersBeg<strong>in</strong>: SeptemberLanguage: EnglishAdmission: BSc <strong>in</strong> Earth Sci<strong>en</strong>ces from a SwissUniversity or equival<strong>en</strong>tApplications close: fall semester: 31th of March;spr<strong>in</strong>g semester: 15th of NovemberContact: Prof. Jean-Pierre BergerTel. +41 (0)26 300 89 75jean-pierre.berger@unifr.chFurther <strong>in</strong>formation:http://www.unifr.ch/geosci<strong>en</strong>ces/geologyhttp://www.unifr.ch/b<strong>en</strong>efri/sdlt1 st sem.2 nd sem.Module Internal Earth Processes (6 ECTS)Module Earth Surface Processes and Evolution (8 ECTS)Soft skills (3 ECTS)Modules of optional courses <strong>in</strong> Earth Sci<strong>en</strong>ce (28 ECTS)3 rd sem.Master thesis (45 ECTS)
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