Geological Sciences

This Geological Sciences master degree from University College Cork is for highly motivated, enthusiastic students with a research interest in Geological Sciences. This MRes allows you to pursue research study in an area of your choosing under the direction of internationally recognised research in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at University College Cork.

This Geological Sciences program at University College Cork is a full-time course running over 12 months (24 months part-time) from the date of first registration. Applications will be accepted for a start date in October or January. The program consists of (a) a major research thesis and (b) taught modules on generic and transferable skills, with an emphasis on scientific writing, oral presentations, and general research skills.

The subject of your research project can be drawn from the range of expertise of staff in the Geology discipline in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences including palaeontology, palaeobiology, palaeobotany, micropalaeontology, sedimentology, palaeo-environmental analysis, marine geology, geomatics, marine geosciences, structural geology, contaminant hydrogeology and igneous processes.

Careers Information

The MRes in Geological Sciences is designed to give our students a research-intensive experience but at a degree level lower than a PhD. Taught modules are focused on generic and transferable research skills, rather than discipline-specific knowledge. There is an emphasis on data analysis, interpretation, problem-solving, and time- and project management. You will also develop skills in presenting and writing science, posing a research question, and developing a research proposal. Students completing this MRes program will be competitive to secure funding, obtain a PhD position, or enter directly into employment within the geosciences sectors.

Our students also have the opportunity to collaborate with selected research groups within the SFI Research Centre in Applied Geosciences iCRAG. Ultimately the MRes program at UCC is designed to give you the best start for your scientific research career.

Courses include:

• Hydrogeology, Contaminated Land and Assessment

• Engineering Geology

• Environmental Planning and Regulation

• Offshore Environmental Geology

• Applied Geophysics