Earth Sciences

Understanding the Earth’s System

Our earth is an open system, consisting of matter and energy, which alters due to various processes. Earth scientists attempt to understand this complex system using methods from all areas of science.

Career profile:

Earth scientists contribute fundamentally to the investigation of processes which go back millions of years and which have led to the creation of the continents, oceans, biosphere and atmosphere in their present forms. However, their work is also practice-based:

- searching for water, mineral resources and energy sources
- predicting and controlling natural catastrophes
- solving hydrogeological problems in major technical projects
- developing long-term solutions for the disposal of all types of waste
- understanding the causes and consequences of climatic and other environmental changes

Potential employers include engineering offices, international companies, public and private organisations, and consulting agencies.

Earth Sciences Bachelor

Earth Sciences Master

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