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Master in Environmental Geology and Society

Organisation : Universidade dos Açores
Way of training : Initial education
Language(s): Portuguese
Place: Ponta Delgada, S. Miguel Island, Azores (French Regions: Europe)
Prepared diploma/grade/title: MSc : Master of Sciences (international)
1st required level : French baccalauréat + 3

Course Details

Objectives : Train professionals who master the work tools necessary to characterize, monitor and remedy the processes of interaction between the spheres of the Earth. Contribute to the reduction of environmental impacts, the sustainable exploitation of natural resources and the mitigation of natural risks. Promote understanding of the holistic nature of Environmental Geology. Provide training solidly anchored in theoretical bases, in the methodologies of data collection and treatment and in the definition of conceptual and numerical models that allow to outline the best strategies for solving geoenvironmental problems in the following learning domains: Geological hazards; Hydrogeology; Pollution of groundwater and soil; Water resources management; Environmental geochemistry and public health; Territorial planning and Geology; Geological diversity of the Azores.

Public concerned : students

Degree Level (EU) : 7 - (EQC level or equivalent)

Admission requirements : Those who meet the following conditions may apply to the cycle of studies that leads to the master of science degree: a) Holders of degrees in Geology, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Environmental Engineering, Biology / Geology, or related areas, or qualifications legally equivalent to those mentioned; b) Holders of a school, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized by the scientific council as attesting to the ability to carry out the master's degree and demonstrates extensive experience in the area of course studies.

Targeted careers : Performance of functions in companies linked to the assessment and monitoring of geological risks, environment, geological resources and spatial planning; Performance of functions in public institutions in the areas of assessment and monitoring of geological risks, environment, geological resources and spatial planning; Creation of self-employment through entrepreneurship in the aforementioned domains; Development of fundamental and applied research in the areas of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

Duration and terms : 2 years

Notes : http://www.cvarg.azores.gov.pt/ensino/Paginas/mgas.aspx

Partnerships with national organisations : Coordination and Organization: Department of Geosciences

Dedicated web site : https://uac.pt/ensino/curso.php?id=4145&l=EN&a=2021/2022&f=FCT

Applications

Health and Societal challenges (E-health, tele-epidemiology, space medicine; Risk management, security, education, tourism...)
Environment and Land Management (Environmental protection, agriculture, biodiversity, climate changes; Resources, land-use planning, infrastructures)

Space Technologies and Scientific Disciplines