B.Sc. Study Program in Geoscience

Geoscientists work in the field, the lab, and with computers to study the Earth. Geoscientists help protect our planet by studying the processes at work within it and on its surface. They help society by allowing it to procure energy resources in a sustainable way and protect it from natural disasters.  They locate natural resources such as water, mineral, building materials and energy sources. They offer advice on major infrastructure projects. As a geoscientist, you can make a huge impact on the world around you.

Where do geoscientists work? Geologists find career opportunities in many different fields, including:

• Education (Schools and Universities)
• Environmental remediation and engineering
• Mining and hydrocarbon exploration and extraction
• Sustainable energy policy
• Natural hazard assessment
• Land use planning
• Planetary science

Successful geoscience graduates from The Ruhr University Bochum work for geotechnical firms, national and international companies, government agencies, high schools, research institutes, and universities.
 

Are you thinking about being a geoscientist or want to find out what one does? Geoscientists use chemistry, physics, and biology to study the Earth. They can do nearly any combination of approaches in their careers that suits their interests: field work, lab work, working with computers, and working detailed or large-scale research. They often have to combine their knowledge of geology with math, chemistry, physics, and biology to try and understand the Earth as a system. Successful students of the geosciences should bring with them:

• Readiness to study a technical subject
• Willingness to work on scientific problems where only fragments of information may be available
• Willingness to build comraderie and collaboration with your fellow students and colleagues 

The IfG offers an excellent environment for studying geosciences, as it is one of the few institutes at German universities that brings together such a broad range of geoscience disciplines within a single department. The institute benefits from an international team of instructors and a bi-national Master’s program, which provide students with valuable opportunities to gain international experience. In addition, the IfG maintains close collaboration with the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Energy Infrastructures and Geotechnologies IEG, giving students access to applied research projects and connections to industry and innovation-driven research.

Thanks to this wide spectrum of specializations and collaborative opportunities, students can prepare for a variety of careers in the geosciences while developing their expertise in a diverse, interdisciplinary, and internationally oriented environment. This combination equips graduates with strong professional skills and provides them with a competitive advantage in the job market.

Fieldwork is a central and highly practical component of both the BSc and MSc training at the IfG. Students participate in local and regional excursions where fundamental field methods are taught, as well as in advanced field courses, for example in structural mapping.

In addition, these courses include practical activities such as sampling and the use of modern field instruments. Field training covers key areas of the geosciences, including petrology, engineering geology, hydrogeology, and geophysical field methods. Excursions and field courses take students to various regions in Germany and across Europe, as well as to international locations such as Argentina. This allows students to apply their knowledge in real geological settings and gain valuable hands-on experience.

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You can find all relevant information using https://international.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/der-weg-ins-studium.. 

The BSc study program in the GMG is in the German language.  For general information about applying for admission to the RUB, see the following link. To find out specific details about applying to the program at GMG, contact Sabine Feige in the exam office. 

An internship before or during your studies is not mandatory but highly recommended. Please contact the examination office or the student counsellor for the possibility to get credit points acknowledged.