Research Trends in Physical Geography and Hydrology

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1HY045

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 September 2025–2 November 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science, or (2) 90 credits in technology or physics and 30 credits in earth science or Environmental Science. Geomorphology and Surface Processes, 10 credits, or Glaciology and Glacial Landscape Processes, 15 credits, or Hydrological Processes, 15 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,083
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,083

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-18307

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
25 July 2025–31 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 September 2025–2 November 2025
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

120 credits with (1) 90 credits in earth science, or (2) 90 credits in technology or physics and 30 credits in earth science or Environmental Science. Geomorphology and Surface Processes, 10 credits, or Glaciology and Glacial Landscape Processes, 15 credits, or Hydrological Processes, 15 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
25 July 2025–31 August 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course addresses current and important research in physical geography and hydrology through literature studies and seminars. Some of the research is reviewed by the entire class, while some is reviewed by smaller groups based on the students' specialisation. The course includes documentation of scientific results, scientific publication and peer review, and plagiarism issues.

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