M.Sc. Geomaterials and Geochemistry

The structure of the M.Sc. program Geomaterials and Geochemistry enables specialization in a cross-disciplinary range of designed modules encompassing applied mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, materials sciences, petrology, and volcanology. The program comprises a series of mandatory modules covering the fundamental concepts and analytical methods essential to all scientific areas of the program. Additionally, the program includes various ways for individual specialization via a large variety of elective modules

The application to the academic aptitude committee has to be made online. Applicants need to fill the application form and need to upload the following document:

• Copy of passport
• CV
• Certified copy of the B.Sc. degree (if already finished)
• Transcript of records of the courses and credits in your Bachelor's program (minimum 150 ECTS). The transcript of records must include an explanation of your University's grading system (highest/lowest possible mark) and all diploma supplements (e.g., Higher Education Achievement Report - HEAR).
• Essay (5,000-7,000 characters) in English in which your motivation, scientific background, and competencies for participating in the M.Sc. program are explained in detail
• Proof of English language proficiency of C1 level (e.g., test certificate, B.Sc. program in English language)
• Proof of German language proficiency of A1 level (the A1 certificate is waved with proof of an Abitur or a B.Sc. program in German language). Note: Proof can be submitted within the first year after admission to the M.Sc. program
• Applicants from the People's Republic of China, Mongolia, or Vietnam please also upload the APS certificate of the German Embassy
• Note: Only documents in English or German language are accepted. Please provide a certified translation, if your documents are not in English or German.

You need to complete 120 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.kristallographie.geowissenschaften.uni-muenchen.de/studium_lehre/master-geomaterialien-neu/index.html

You can join one of the following careers:

• Geoscientist
• Materials Scientist
• Geologist
• Consulting Geologist
• Exploration Geologist
• Geological Engineer