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1 Master s programme / Master of Science in Geology and Environment with a concentration in geology from the University of Lausanne, or a degree deemed equivalent, upon completion of up to 30 credits of supplementary courses. The Master in Geology is an advanced programme in Earth Sciences that combines basic science and practical applications. It is a joint programme of the University of Geneva and the University of Lausanne s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (Ecole lémanique des sciences de la Terre - ELSTE), and provides vast academic and practical expertise covering most branches of the Earth sciences. Particular focus is placed on reservoir geology (water, oil), sedimentology, global changes, metalliferous deposits, geochronology and geochemistry, natural dangers and volcanology. Students have access to high-tech methods and laboratories and are involved in field studies on all continents, in cooperation with academic, research and industry partners. cms./sciences/terre/education/master_geology.php Available orientations: Geochemistry-Alpine Tectonics-Ore Deposits Geological risk Sedimentary, Environmental, and Reservoir Geology Master in Geology 4 semesters (max. 6 semesters) Required courses and field work 24 credits Required courses and field work, limited electives Free electives 24 credits 12 credits Research and dissertation 60 credits The Master in Geology leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, including: Research on and/or exploitation of natural resources (ore, water, building materials) or energy resources (oil and gas, geothermics); Construction of large-scale civil engineering projects; Resolution and management of ecological, environmental and land-use problems; Natural disaster risk prevention; Teaching and scientific research (secondary schools, higher education, museums), etc. English Level of required No proficiency test required for non-francophones. A Bachelor in Earth and Environmental Sciences from the University of Geneva, a Bachelor in Geosciences Earth and Environmental Sciences section M s Rossana Martini T. +41 (0) Rossana.Martini@

The Master in Geology is an advanced programme in Earth Sciences that combines basic science and practical applications.

2 Master s programme / Master in Environmental Sciences (MUSE) The Master in Environmental Science is offered through the UNIGE Institute for Environmental Sciences by several faculties, including the and the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences. The programme deals with interactions between human societies and their environment. This issue is examined through multi- and interdisciplinary courses (first and second semesters), on the one hand, and thematic courses that explore key aspects of environmental sciences and sustainable development (third and fourth semesters), on the other. The biodiversity stream looks first at the fundamental aspects of this topic and then at the biodiversity of marine ecosystems. Courses in this stream partially overlap with those in the water sciences stream. Climatology examines atmospheric sciences, climate change and its impact on ecosystems and society. This stream is linked to the energy stream, which deals with both resources and their use based on principles of physics. Urban ecology looks at sustainable development issues in urban areas, including governance and health. The information systems stream examines data processing and modelling. Available orientations: Biodiversity Climatology Urban ecology Energy Water sciences Environmental information systems

The programme deals with interactions between human societies and their environment.

3 Master in Environmental Sciences 4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) Core courses 30 credits Crosscutting courses Thematic courses Electives Working knowledge of English is recommended. 15 credits 15 credits 18 credits Dissertation 42 credits Environmental heritage management (biodiversity, etc.) Administration Politics Scientific journalism. Level of required No proficiency test required A Bachelor s degree in Medicine or Economic and Social Sciences from UNIGE, or a degree deemed equivalent by the MUSE committee. They may also conduct research outside the university A Master in Environmental Science leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad, in areas such as: Physics, biology, economics, the humanities and social sciences Government policy analysis Implementation of Agenda-21 Urban, land-use and transport energy planning Private sector consulting Post-Kyoto international negotiations (2012 and beyond) Institute for Environmental Sciences M s Catherine Cornut T. +41 (0) Catherine.Cornut@

/enrolment Level of required No proficiency test required A Bachelor s degree in Medicine or Economic and Social Sciences from UNIGE, or a degree deemed equivalent by the MUSE committee.

4 Master s programme / Master of Science in Prehistoric Archaeology A Bachelor in Biology with a concentration in Prehistory, Biology, Archeology or a degree deemed equivalent. Completion of complementary credits could be asked. The Master in Prehistoric Archaeology addresses themes such as general prehistory, the prehistory and protohistory of Europe and Africa, ethnoarchaeology, theoretical archaeology, palaeoanthropology and archaeozoology. Close ties have been established with the Biology and Earth and Environmental Sciences programmes. Archaeological digs form a significant part of the curriculum. There is also a focus on learning analytical methods and techniques, emphasising the links between theory and practice. Master in Prehistoric Archaeology 4 semesters (max. 8 semesters) Required courses 48 credits Neolithic Europe; Europe in the Bronze and Iron Ages; Paleolithic and Neolithic of Africa; Metal Ages in Africa; Theoretical Archaeology; Ethnoarchaeology; Archaeozoology; Palaeoanthropology, etc... Internship with an archaeological dig Electives 12 credits The choices must be approved by the supervisor of MA dissertation Dissertation 60 credits The Master in Prehistoric Archaeology leads to a number of professions both in Switzerland and abroad, including: Archaeologist (e.g. at cantonal archaeology departments) Teacher and scientific researcher Museum curator Culture-related occupations Secondary school teacher, etc. English Level of required No proficiency test required Laboratory of prehistoric archaeology and anthropology M s Marie Besse T. +41 (0) Marie.Besse@ Biology section Anthropology Unit M s Eric Huysecom T. +41 (0) Eric.Huysecom@

The Master in Prehistoric Archaeology addresses themes such as general prehistory, the prehistory and protohistory of Europe and Africa, ethnoarchaeology, theoretical archaeology, palaeoanthropology

5 Master s programme / Bidisciplinary Master of Science Level of required No proficiency test required A Bachelor s degree in one of the following fields: Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences; or an equivalent degree. Up to 30 credits of supplementary courses may be necessary depending on the chosen major-minor combination. The Bidisciplinary Master of Science provides students with a Bachelor s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Earth and Environmental Sciences the opportunity to further their studies in a field (minor concentration) other than the one chosen at the Bachelor level (major concentration). This programme prepares graduates to work at the crossroads between two scientific branches, in research or in teaching. Completion of this Master s programme qualifies students for the Geneva Secondary School Teacher Training University Institute (IUFE). Available disciplines: Mathematics Computer Science Physics Chemistry Biology Earth and Environmental Sciences Bidisciplinary Master of Science 3 semesters (max. 6 semesters) 90 ECTS credits Above all, the Bidisciplinary Master s programme enables students who wish to teach science to train in two teachable disciplines, thereby fulfilling the requirements of the cantonal education departments (DIP) regarding the versatility of teachers. Required courses depending on minor concentration 1.5 years (3 semesters) 60 credits Research paper and dissertation combining both fields of study 30 credits

Sciences; or an equivalent degree. Up to 30 credits of supplementary courses may be necessary depending on the chosen major-minor combination.

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