Master's Degree in Geology Applied to Mineral and Energy Resources (GEOREC)

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Earth sciences (0532)

Main focus

; Graduates of this master’s programme will possess advanced training in Geology, which will permit them to develop and apply original ideas in diverse basic and applied research contexts as well as in specialised professional practice related to the exploration and exploitation of energy and mineral resources. They will have the knowledge and skills to use methods and a wide range of technologies, such as mineral analysis, geochemical analysis, structural analysis, geophysical analysis, petrographic analysis, etc., applied to the exploration of geological resources. Finally, graduates will have the entrepreneurship and research capacity to collect high-quality multidisciplinary data regarding geological materials. They will be able to analyse and synthesise these data with a view to solving theoretical problems and applying them in practical contexts related to the characterisation of the subsoil and the evaluation of its resources.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Geología Aplicada a los Recursos Minerales y Energéticos

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– Mineral Resources – Energy Resources

Admission information

Access to Master’s Degree programmes is granted to holders of:
A.1. A Spanish official university degree.
A.2. A degree issued by a Higher Education institution from another European Higher Education Area Member State which allows access to Master Degree’s programmes in that State.
A.3. A degree from a non-EHEA education system, upon verification by the Spanish University that the aforementioned degree accredits an equivalent education level to that of a Spanish university degree and allows access to postgraduate programmes in the issuing country.
A.4. A Spanish Bachelor in Advanced Artistic Education.
A.5. Official Spanish university degrees of Diplomado, Arquitecto Técnico, Ingeniero Técnico, Licenciado, Arquitecto, Ingeniero, Graduado or Máster Universitario.

Specific admission requirements

Access to this Master’s degree programme is granted to holders of the following Spanish official university degrees and to holders of equivalent degrees from other education systems: Licenciado or Graduado (Bachelor’s Degree) in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, and similar degree programmes.

Grading scale
In the Spanish university system, modules/courses are graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points with the following qualitative equivalence:
0-4,9: «suspenso»; 5-6,9: «aprobado»; 7-8,9: «notable»; 9-10: «sobresaliente». A special mention, «Matrícula de Honor» may be granted to up to 5% of the students in a group provided they have got a «sobresaliente». To pass a module/course is necessary to get at least 5 points.
In cases of recognition of ECTS, professional experience, cultural or sports activities, or student representation no grading will be recorded but, where appropriate, the word «Apto».

UGR Examination Regulations
https://docencia.ugr.es/sites/vic/docencia/public/inline-files/Normativa_de_evaluacion_y_calificacion_EN.pdf

More info on academic regulations at: 

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