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Master of Science by Research - GeoSciences (Individual Project - Taught Pathway)

The University of Edinburgh

Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Last updated: 17/04/2025
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About Master of Science by Research - GeoSciences (Individual Project - Taught Pathway)

The Masters by Research program offers the opportunity to carry out a substantial piece of research in any of the following major branches of geosciences:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Climate change
  • Ecological sciences
  • Environmental geochemistry
  • Environmental geoscience
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Exploration geophysics
  • Geoinformatics
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Glaciology
  • Human geography
  • Meteorology
  • Oceanography
  • Palaeoclimatology
  • Petroleum geology
  • Physical geography
  • Remote sensing
The program aims to provide a structured approach to basic research training, allowing students to explore an area of research that may be subsequently developed into a PhD. Students may also have the opportunity to develop links with research projects at national and international levels.

The School has the largest geoscience research group in the UK, with about 370 academics and researchers. The ambition and quality of the research was reflected in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, where 66% of the research was rated within the top two categories: world-leading and internationally excellent.
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