Program Overview

Aardwetenschappen Program Overview

The Aardwetenschappen program at VU Amsterdam focuses on understanding the Earth's systems and addressing global challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, and sustainable resource management. Students in this program develop a deep understanding of the Earth's processes and learn to apply this knowledge to real-world problems.

Program Description

The Aardwetenschappen program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the Earth sciences, covering topics such as geology, geochemistry, and Earth and climate science. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a sustainable and resilient future.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Aardwetenschappen program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Ondergrond-deskundige geothermie or CO2-opslag
• Docent aardrijkskunde
• Geo-hydroloog bij waterschappen
• Promovendus vulkanologie
• Wetenschapsjournalist
• Geotechnisch adviseur bij bouwprojecten
• Beleidsmedewerker energietransitie or water bij de overheid
• Professor Geodynamica or universitair docent
• Klimaatdeskundige bij milieuorganisaties
• Geo-wetenschapper bij aanleg windmolenparken and bekabeling in de Noordzee

Research Areas

The Aardwetenschappen program at VU Amsterdam covers a range of research areas, including:

• Geology & Geochemistry
• Earth & Climate
• Global Environmental Change and Policy
• Hydrology
• Geographic Information Sciences (UNIGIS)
• Environment and Resource Management

Alumni Profiles

Some notable alumni of the Aardwetenschappen program include:

• Rosa Verheij, Projectleider Archeologie KNA Prospector bij Econsultancy
• Anna Pals, Deskundige Microsporen and Materialen bij het NFI
• Lara Borst, Junior Hydroloog, Specialist Geothermie IF Technology
• Maarten van Diepen, Teamcoördinator datateam Geodan
• Jorrit van der Schot, PhD sneeuw klimatologie in Graz, Oostenrijk

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Aardwetenschappen program, students must meet the admission requirements, which can be found on the VU Amsterdam website.

Program Structure

The Aardwetenschappen program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the Earth sciences, with a range of courses and research opportunities available. The program structure and curriculum can be found on the VU Amsterdam website.