24 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master's Program in Geology at the University of Jordan, offered by the Department of Geology, is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the fields of environmental and applied geosciences. The program emphasizes the integration of theoretical foundations with field-based and laboratory research, preparing graduates to address current and emerging challenges in natural resource management, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
Students engage in multidisciplinary coursework and research that covers topics such as environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and geological hazard assessment. The program fosters critical thinking and scientific inquiry, empowering students to contribute to national and global efforts in mitigating environmental risks and enhancing geoscientific knowledge.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in academia, governmental and non-governmental agencies, environmental consulting, the mining and energy sectors, and international development organizations. The program also serves as a solid foundation for pursuing doctoral studies in related fields.
Program objectives: (aims)
1. Graduates can be able to use advanced information and technical skills to deal with complex geological challenges in industry, academia, or authorities sectors.
2. Graduates will tackle leadership roles, working efficaciously inside interdisciplinary groups, mentoring junior colleagues, and coping with projects that contribute to geological studies, useful resource management, or environmental conservation.
3. Graduates will make contributions to improvements in the discipline with the aid of accomplishing impactful studies, publishing findings in reputable journals, and making use of progressive procedures to geological problems, which include natural aid exploration, environmental safety, and danger assessment.
4. Graduates will display a dedication to lifelong mastering by staying up to date with new discoveries, technology, and methodologies, adapting to modifications within the subject, and attractive in professional improvement to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Students engage in multidisciplinary coursework and research that covers topics such as environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and geological hazard assessment. The program fosters critical thinking and scientific inquiry, empowering students to contribute to national and global efforts in mitigating environmental risks and enhancing geoscientific knowledge.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in academia, governmental and non-governmental agencies, environmental consulting, the mining and energy sectors, and international development organizations. The program also serves as a solid foundation for pursuing doctoral studies in related fields.
Program objectives: (aims)
1. Graduates can be able to use advanced information and technical skills to deal with complex geological challenges in industry, academia, or authorities sectors.
2. Graduates will tackle leadership roles, working efficaciously inside interdisciplinary groups, mentoring junior colleagues, and coping with projects that contribute to geological studies, useful resource management, or environmental conservation.
3. Graduates will make contributions to improvements in the discipline with the aid of accomplishing impactful studies, publishing findings in reputable journals, and making use of progressive procedures to geological problems, which include natural aid exploration, environmental safety, and danger assessment.
4. Graduates will display a dedication to lifelong mastering by staying up to date with new discoveries, technology, and methodologies, adapting to modifications within the subject, and attractive in professional improvement to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Geology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The Master's Program in Geology at the University of Jordan, offered by the Department of Geology, is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the fields of environmental and applied geosciences. The program emphasizes the integration of theoretical foundations with field-based and laboratory research, preparing graduates to address current and emerging challenges in natural resource management, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
Students engage in multidisciplinary coursework and research that covers topics such as environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and geological hazard assessment. The program fosters critical thinking and scientific inquiry, empowering students to contribute to national and global efforts in mitigating environmental risks and enhancing geoscientific knowledge.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in academia, governmental and non-governmental agencies, environmental consulting, the mining and energy sectors, and international development organizations. The program also serves as a solid foundation for pursuing doctoral studies in related fields.
Program objectives: (aims)
1. Graduates can be able to use advanced information and technical skills to deal with complex geological challenges in industry, academia, or authorities sectors.
2. Graduates will tackle leadership roles, working efficaciously inside interdisciplinary groups, mentoring junior colleagues, and coping with projects that contribute to geological studies, useful resource management, or environmental conservation.
3. Graduates will make contributions to improvements in the discipline with the aid of accomplishing impactful studies, publishing findings in reputable journals, and making use of progressive procedures to geological problems, which include natural aid exploration, environmental safety, and danger assessment.
4. Graduates will display a dedication to lifelong mastering by staying up to date with new discoveries, technology, and methodologies, adapting to modifications within the subject, and attractive in professional improvement to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Students engage in multidisciplinary coursework and research that covers topics such as environmental geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and geological hazard assessment. The program fosters critical thinking and scientific inquiry, empowering students to contribute to national and global efforts in mitigating environmental risks and enhancing geoscientific knowledge.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in academia, governmental and non-governmental agencies, environmental consulting, the mining and energy sectors, and international development organizations. The program also serves as a solid foundation for pursuing doctoral studies in related fields.
Program objectives: (aims)
1. Graduates can be able to use advanced information and technical skills to deal with complex geological challenges in industry, academia, or authorities sectors.
2. Graduates will tackle leadership roles, working efficaciously inside interdisciplinary groups, mentoring junior colleagues, and coping with projects that contribute to geological studies, useful resource management, or environmental conservation.
3. Graduates will make contributions to improvements in the discipline with the aid of accomplishing impactful studies, publishing findings in reputable journals, and making use of progressive procedures to geological problems, which include natural aid exploration, environmental safety, and danger assessment.
4. Graduates will display a dedication to lifelong mastering by staying up to date with new discoveries, technology, and methodologies, adapting to modifications within the subject, and attractive in professional improvement to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Admission Requirements
69+
5.5+
Required Scores of English Language Tests
Please note that applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking country are exempt from the English exam requirement.
IBT - 69 AMIDEAST (Jordan only)
IELTS - 5.5 British Council (Jordan only)
Required Documents:
After checking your eligibility for the program, your electronic application at the next step must include the following documents compiled into a single PDF file (with a size of less than 6 MB):
1. A copy of the General Secondary Certificate (high school or Tawjihi).
2. A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate is required for master's students. For doctoral students, a copy of the master's degree certificate with a rating of at least 'Good' is required.
3. Transcripts for all academic years of the bachelor's degree for master's students, and transcripts for all academic years of both the bachelor's and master's degree for doctoral students.
4. The grading system used by the student's university (for graduates of non-Jordanian universities).
5. A personal photograph.
6. A copy of the passport.
Please note that applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking country are exempt from the English exam requirement.
IBT - 69 AMIDEAST (Jordan only)
IELTS - 5.5 British Council (Jordan only)
Required Documents:
After checking your eligibility for the program, your electronic application at the next step must include the following documents compiled into a single PDF file (with a size of less than 6 MB):
1. A copy of the General Secondary Certificate (high school or Tawjihi).
2. A copy of the bachelor's degree certificate is required for master's students. For doctoral students, a copy of the master's degree certificate with a rating of at least 'Good' is required.
3. Transcripts for all academic years of the bachelor's degree for master's students, and transcripts for all academic years of both the bachelor's and master's degree for doctoral students.
4. The grading system used by the student's university (for graduates of non-Jordanian universities).
5. A personal photograph.
6. A copy of the passport.
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