Entry requirements

120 credits with minimum 90 credits in Earth Science or Biology alternatively Physics with 30 credits in Earth Science (Geophysics).

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give an opportunity to develop a stronger foundation for professional employment in earth sciences

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• apply advanced knowledge and methods of general significance for earth science activities in the practical workplace
• describe the host company or institutions activities in terms of wider significance, objectives and strategy, societal impact, organisation and regulations
• use the applied working methods of the work place
• demonstrate the ability to constructively receive instruction and cooperate with the supervisor and other staff at the work place
• present the work experience orally and in writing

Content

Participate in the daily work at the host company or institution under the guidance of a supervisor on site. The tasks must be related to the education in earth sciences.

Assessment

Written presentation of work performed during the internship.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other regulations

Finding a suitable internship is mainly the responsibility of the student. Before work placement begins, the internship, the supervisor and the work plan must be approved by the department.