Earth Sciences MEarthSci 60 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you want to:

  • learn more about how our planet works
  • help protect the planet
  • tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world
  • find out how we can live sustainably on our planet

Then this degree is for you.



Why Earth sciences?



The world needs Earth scientists now more than ever before.



For example, we need them to help us:


  • address the climate crisis
  • adapt to environmental changes
  • secure the energy and materials society needs
  • live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth



With our MEarthSci Earth Sciences, you will:


  • study our Earth's past to prepare for its future
  • learn about the structure and composition of the Earth
  • develop a deep understanding of the processes that shape the Earth and life on it
  • learn how these processes interact and depend on each other



Our degree will help you play a valuable role in making our society more fair and sustainable.



We will train you in the skills needed to answer important questions in the Earth sciences, including:


  • How can we reduce the effects of global change?
  • What tools can we use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere?
  • Why is our planet able to sustain life?
  • How does the Earth's interior work, and how do these processes affect the surface?
  • How can we sustainably manage the Earth's resources to meet our energy, mineral, and water needs?
  • How can we improve our understanding of natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes to reduce their risk and save lives?



MEarthSci



Our 5-year Earth Sciences (MEarthSci) degree follows the structure of the 4-year BSc Earth Sciences degree until the end of Year 4. You will then take an extra year of study where you will complete an additional independent research project in Year 5.



Studying Earth sciences at The University of Edinburgh

 


How long it takes to complete this degree programme



This programme is typically studied over five years. This allows you to study other option courses in Years 1 and 2, and pursue other interests.



Well-qualified students may be eligible to enter this programme in Year 2, and complete the programme in four years. Due to the increase in compulsory courses second year entry requires, it is not possible to take additional option courses.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

If you want to:

  • learn more about how our planet works
  • help protect the planet
  • tackle the greatest challenges facing society and the natural world
  • find out how we can live sustainably on our planet

Then this degree is for you.



Why Earth sciences?



The world needs Earth scientists now more than ever before.



For example, we need them to help us:


  • address the climate crisis
  • adapt to environmental changes
  • secure the energy and materials society needs
  • live more safely and sustainably on our dynamic Earth



With our MEarthSci Earth Sciences, you will:


  • study our Earth's past to prepare for its future
  • learn about the structure and composition of the Earth
  • develop a deep understanding of the processes that shape the Earth and life on it
  • learn how these processes interact and depend on each other



Our degree will help you play a valuable role in making our society more fair and sustainable.



We will train you in the skills needed to answer important questions in the Earth sciences, including:


  • How can we reduce the effects of global change?
  • What tools can we use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere?
  • Why is our planet able to sustain life?
  • How does the Earth's interior work, and how do these processes affect the surface?
  • How can we sustainably manage the Earth's resources to meet our energy, mineral, and water needs?
  • How can we improve our understanding of natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes to reduce their risk and save lives?



MEarthSci



Our 5-year Earth Sciences (MEarthSci) degree follows the structure of the 4-year BSc Earth Sciences degree until the end of Year 4. You will then take an extra year of study where you will complete an additional independent research project in Year 5.



Studying Earth sciences at The University of Edinburgh

 


How long it takes to complete this degree programme



This programme is typically studied over five years. This allows you to study other option courses in Years 1 and 2, and pursue other interests.



Well-qualified students may be eligible to enter this programme in Year 2, and complete the programme in four years. Due to the increase in compulsory courses second year entry requires, it is not possible to take additional option courses.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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