Degree Programmes

Bachelor degree

• BSc Geosciences
  Fundamentals in the full range of geological disciplines and relevant sciences are followed up by in-depth training in subjects of choice.
  Currently two weblinks exist for the Bachelor (TUM & LMU).
  Contact: Dipl.Geophys. Jana Oeser, Study-Coordinator LMU.

Masters degree

• MSc in Geology
  The faculty has approved to initiate a new Master's degree programme in Geology, anticipated start date is Fall of 2022.
• MSc in Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology
  Applied geology in e.g. tunnel & general construction or securing drink-water.
• MSc in Geomaterials & Geochemistry
  Specialization in material sciences and e.g. volcanology and isotope chemistry.
• MSc ESPACE
  Focus on space engineering, remote sensing and GPS.
• MSc in Geophysics
  Studying Earth's dynamic, seismic and magnetic processes with maths, physics and computers.
• MSc in Geobiology and Paleobiology
  The Master's program is based on interdisciplinary, research-oriented courses in geo- and biosciences that address patterns and processes of the evolution of life and its habitats on our planet.

Doctorate degree

The doctorate degree conferred in the Earth Sciences in Germany is a "Doctor rerum naturalium (Dr. rer.nat.)" (LMU & TUM) or "Doktor-Ingenieur (Dr.-Ing.)" (TUM only), as opposed to the internationally familiar "Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)". The degree itself can be taken in any of the subdisciplines offered at LMU or TUM. Funding is available from the German Research Foundation and special programs, e.g. the International Graduate School "THESIS" of the Elite Network of Bavaria. More information: LMU & TUM.