Bachelor's Degree in Earth Sciences 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Universität Heidelberg |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

151 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Earth and Marine SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of Earth Sciences is to understand the creation and development of planet Earth from its beginning to its current complexity. Due to the interactions between the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, the Earth’s surface – and with it, the human habitat – is constantly changing.
Geoscientists study the Earth system in various spatial and temporal dimensions. At the submicroscopic level, Earth Sciences study the smallest structures of rocks, while at a global level, they examine Earth’s huge lithospheric plates. Earth Sciences are characterised by their interest in the dimension of time, from picoseconds – as a measurement of chemical reactions on mineral surfaces – to billions of years – as a measurement of plate tectonics and biological evolution. Earth Sciences have a special social relevance, not only in the early recognition of geohazards, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, or meteorite impacts, but also in the area of current environmental and climate changes. By examining the processes of the geological past, it is possible to make predictions about Earth’s near and distant future. Earth Sciences play a fundamental role in answering questions about the effects that human beings have on the Earth system as well as the resilience of geo-ecosystems, and the availability of geo-resources. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The objective of Earth Sciences is to understand the creation and development of planet Earth from its beginning to its current complexity. Due to the interactions between the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, the Earth’s surface – and with it, the human habitat – is constantly changing.
Geoscientists study the Earth system in various spatial and temporal dimensions. At the submicroscopic level, Earth Sciences study the smallest structures of rocks, while at a global level, they examine Earth’s huge lithospheric plates. Earth Sciences are characterised by their interest in the dimension of time, from picoseconds – as a measurement of chemical reactions on mineral surfaces – to billions of years – as a measurement of plate tectonics and biological evolution. Earth Sciences have a special social relevance, not only in the early recognition of geohazards, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, or meteorite impacts, but also in the area of current environmental and climate changes. By examining the processes of the geological past, it is possible to make predictions about Earth’s near and distant future. Earth Sciences play a fundamental role in answering questions about the effects that human beings have on the Earth system as well as the resilience of geo-ecosystems, and the availability of geo-resources. 

Admission Requirements

3 Years
Oct

Domestic
151 EUR
International
151 EUR

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