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Here's why you want to study Earth Science in Amsterdam

Excellent field work opportunities

Gain international work experience and contribute to environmental research right from the start

Interdisciplinary approach

Investigate the complex interactions between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and anthroposphere.

Two tracks to choose from

Earth System Sciences and Environmental Management, both with a strong link to ecology.

Make a positive impact

Experience first-hand how you can make a difference by working on environmental research projects

Delve into the subject you’re passionate about

Specialise in your field of interest by choosing your own courses, internship and/or thesis on the same research topic.

Earth Sciences will suit you, if...
 

  1. You are solution-oriented and like to do applied research 
  2. You like to address a problem from different perspectives for an interdisciplinary approach 
  3. You’d like to specialise in your field of interest, for example biodiversity, ecology, water management, environmental chemistry etc. 
  4. You’d like to do field work and internships that contribute to environmental research on real-world challenges right from the start 
  5. Learn from the best: benefit from the scientific research and knowledge of teachers and other experts in ecology and earth sciences. 

Choose your track

The Master’s Earth Sciences consists of two tracks: Environmental Management and Earth System Science. You can read more about it on its dedicated page.

Earth System Science 
A systemic approach to understand how Earth, Nature and People develop and affect each other over time.  

Environmental Management 
How to manage environments in which Earth, Nature and People all have their needs. 

Research Departments

The Master's Earth Sciences benefits from scientific research and knowledge of experts in ecology and earth science from the departments of Ecology and Landscape Dynamics (ELD)  and Theoretical and Computational Ecology (TCE) at Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED).

Facts & Figures
Degree programme
MSc Earth Sciences
Type
Regular study programme
Mode
Full-time
Credits
120 ECTS, 24 months
Language of instruction
English
Starts in
September
RIO code
66986
Location
Science Park