Study at the Department of Earth Sciences

With us, you can study programmes or courses in a wide range of fields; rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes and natural disasters, weather and climate change, evolution of life on Earth, dinosaurs, wind power, environmental and water technologies, glacier research, carbon sequestration, sustainable energy systems and sustainable development issues.

Questions?

The Department of Earth Sciences has its own Student Service with study advisors, course administrators, a coordinator for exchange studies and a coordinator for post graduate studies.

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Bachelors' Programmes & Master´s Programmes

Starting from basic level

Bachelor's Programme in Earth Science 180 credits

The Bachelor's Programme in Earth Sciences teaches you about rocks and minerals, the evolution of life, water, air, climate and the Earth's natural resources. Note! This programme requires knowledge of Swedish. For information about the programme, see the Swedish page.

Bachelor's Programme in Earth Science – Including Preparatory Course in Bioscience 180 credits

The Bachelor's programme in Geosciences is open to both social scientists and natural scientists. Note! This programme requires knowledge of Swedish. For information about the programme, see the Swedish page.

Bachelor's Programme in Physics – Geophysics 180 credits

The programme teaches you how the laws of physics govern our planet and how to use geophysical methods to investigate the Earth's interior. Note! This programme requires knowledge of Swedish. For information about the programme, see the Swedish page.

Bachelor's Programme in Physics – Meteorology 180 credits

Learn what influences weather and climate, how the atmosphere is structured and how atmospheric currents can be described. Note! This programme requires knowledge of Swedish. For information about the programme, see the Swedish page.

Bachelor's Programme in Energy Transition – Sustainability and Leadership 180 credits

The Bachelor’s Programme in Energy Transition – Sustainability and Leadership will train you to understand and combine knowledge from various academic fields to address complex issues relating to energy, transition processes and sustainability.

Master's Programme in Environmental and Water Engineering 300 credits

This programme prepares you to develop technological systems for a sustainable society. Note! This programme requires knowledge of Swedish. For information about the programme, see the Swedish page.

Master´s Programmes

Starting from advanced level

Master's Programme in Earth Science – Geology 120 credits

The Geology specialisation within the Master's Programme in Earth Sciences focuses on mineral and rock formation and deformation in a wide range of geological environments. The programme provides you with expertise in green transition and sustainable societal development.

Master's Programme in Earth Science – Hydrology/Hydrogeology 120 credits

In the Master's Programme in Earth Sciences with a specialisation in Hydrology/Hydrogeology, you will study processes such as runoff, groundwater recharge and flow. You will learn how to use our water resources and gain an insight into the relationship between humanity and the Earth's water resources.

Master's Programme in Earth Science – Physical Geography 120 credits

In physical geography, you study the Earth's processes that change and shape the Earth's surface over time through interactions with climate and the environment.

Master's Programme in Earth Science – Palaeobiology 120 credits

Are you interested in what life on Earth was like millions of years ago? Do you want to understand how life has evolved and been affected by the Earth's chemical and physical changes?

Master's Programme in Physics – Geophysics 120 credits

How does the Earth work and how do we understand the processes that shape our planet? In geophysics, we use tools and methods from physics to study the Earth.

Master's Programme in Physics – Meteorology and Climate Physics 120 credits

Are you interested in weather, forecasting, climate and climate change? Then this programme is the right choice for you.

Master's Programme in Sustainable Development 120 credits

Do you want to gain the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex sustainable development challenges?

Master's Programme in Water Engineering 120 credits

Access to clean water is a fundamental requirement for modern society, and the water engineer plays a central role in the distribution, storage and treatment of water.

Master's Programme in Wind Power Project Management 60 credits

This one-year Master's programme in Wind Energy Engineering is interdisciplinary and open to natural scientists, social scientists and technologists.

Master's Programme in Wind Power Project Management 120 credits

The two-year programme lays the foundation for a career in the global wind energy industry or for postgraduate studies.

Joint Master Programmes

These Joint Master Programmes are offered in cooperation with different universities in Europe. Apply directly on the respective websites. The programmes are offered in English.

SinReM, Sustainable and Innovative Natural Resource Management
PANGEA (choose one of the three specialized fields of Earth Sciences: Palaeobiology, Geoconservation and Applied Palaeontology).

Freestandiung courses

How did the Earth evolve and what was the evolution of life like from the very beginning 4 600 million years ago? Learn about the Earth's processes that continue to influence and shape our living environment today: mountain building, volcanoes and earthquakes, our climate and climate change, the water cycle and landscape evolution.

Here you can find our freestanding courses

TIP! Earth Science - Planet Earth is an excellent introduction to Earth Sciences. Note that the course is in Swedish.

Earth Science - Planet Earth

CEMUS, student-led courses

If you are interested in studying freestanding courses in development and sustainability, CEMUS offers a variety of courses. The courses are student-led, interdisciplinary and aim to complement other courses at Uppsala University

Courses at CEMUS

Courses for professionals

Wind power course
Vindkraftskurs is aimed at administrators in municipalities and county administrative boards, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about wind power. The courses are self-instructional online courses. Note that the courses are in Swedish.

PhD Studies

According to international evaluations, Uppsala University has some of the most comprehensive research in geosciences in Europe, and our doctoral students at Uppsala University are among the most satisfied with their doctoral education. We offer doctoral studies in eight research areas.