Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Geological Engineering

The Master's Program in Geological Engineering is a discipline that studies geological and geotechnical factors involved in the location, design, construction, and maintenance of engineering works. Geological engineers have a comprehensive understanding of the interaction between engineering and the geological environment.

Program Objectives

The Master's Program in Geological Engineering aims to provide scientific, technical, and methodological training for the exercise of professional functions in consulting, analysis, design, calculation, planning, management, construction, maintenance, conservation, and exploitation of works, facilities, and actions carried out in the field of Geological Engineering and its related sectors.

Program Structure

The program consists of 90 ECTS credits, organized into two academic years of three semesters, and culminating in the defense of a Master's Thesis before a University Tribunal. The schedule is afternoon-based, from Monday to Thursday, allowing for compatibility with professional activities.

Professional Profile

The program enables students to direct and manage work organization and human resources, conduct and manage research, development, and technological innovation, and direct and supervise various actions, works, facilities, processes, systems, and services related to Geological Engineering.

Career Opportunities

The Master's Program in Geological Engineering presents excellent employability in the national and international labor market, with common professional outlets including:

• Consulting Engineering
• Construction
• Special Foundations
• Geotechnical Laboratories and Quality Control
• Technical Control Organizations (OCT)
• Natural Resource Prospecting
• Environmental Evaluation and Regeneration
• Thematic Cartography and GIS Services
• Water Resource Management
• Waste Treatment and Management
• Research and Development
• Any company related to the aforementioned or connected to the professional competencies of a Geological Engineer.

Research Profile

The program allows students to complete their technical training in the field of Geological Engineering and access Doctoral Programs and other postgraduate studies, attending to the current regulations for the realization of Doctoral Theses.

Program Details

• Credits: 90 ECTS
• Duration: 2 academic years, 3 semesters
• Schedule: Afternoon, Monday to Thursday
• Thesis Defense: Before a University Tribunal
• Language: Spanish