Masters Earth & Planetary Sciences, Environment

The Geosciences Master’s program is designed for self-motivated students with an interest in field and laboratory studies, and in the analytical and numerical tools used in modern earth and environmental sciences. The program is strongly supported by the expertise of the research teams at Montpellier University’s Geosciences laboratory, as well as by a wide network of professional experts from partner industries and organizations.

The Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment master’s degree at the University of Montpellier offers 5 courses:

• Exploration and Reservoir Geology (GER): course dedicated to field geology for georesource exploration and energy transition issues (hydrocarbon and water reservoirs, renewable energy metals and minerals, geothermal energy and geological storage.

• Geological Hazards – Observations, Measurements, Modeling (AG): courses dedicated to the understanding, characterization and management of hazards and associated geological and geodynamic processes (earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, …).

• Coastal Engineering and Reasoned Coastal Development (GCL): a course specializing in the study and quantification of coastal and port hydro-morphodynamic processes, geotechnics and coastal engineering, coastal risk analysis, and coastal resource management (sand, fresh water). It trains students for research and for careers in the rational management of the coastline;

• Geodynamics and Geomaterials (GEODyM): course specializing in the understanding of geodynamic contexts associated with the formation of various terrestrial materials (dual degree course with the Institut d’Administration des Entreprises allowing the acquisition of a dual scientific and management/management skill);

• Earth and Water Under Global Change (IDIL): specialized pathway on the impact of global changes on hydrogeological and geological processes, Earth resources and environmental, geological and hydro-climatic risks.

A double degree program is offered in partnership with the École des Mines d’Alès, allowing selected students to obtain both a university Master’s degree and an engineering degree from Les Mines.