Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
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Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Geography | Geology
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


University Program Information

The University of Lausanne (UNIL) offers a range of programs in various fields, including theology, law, letters, social and political sciences, commerce, geosciences, and biology and medicine.


##Facilities


  • Faculty of Theology and Religious Sciences (FTSR)
  • Faculty of Law, Criminal Sciences and Public Administration (FDCA)
  • Faculty of Letters
  • Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (SSP)
  • Faculty of Advanced Business Studies (HEC)
  • Faculty of Geosciences and Environment (GSE)
  • Faculty of Biology and Medicine (FBM)

Bachelor's Programs

The UNIL offers a variety of Bachelor's programs, including:


  • Bachelor of Science in geosciences and environment
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geosciences and Environment

Program Structure

The Bachelor's program in Geosciences and Environment is structured into three orientations:


  1. Geography, environment and societies: This orientation focuses on the interface between societies and the environment, based on geography and other social and human sciences.
  2. Environmental Sciences: This orientation offers an interdisciplinary curriculum to understand environmental issues, providing a solid foundation in physical, geological, chemical, and biological processes.
  3. Geology: This orientation is based on mathematics, physics, and general chemistry, and covers disciplines such as mineralogy, crystallography, petrology, structural geology, sedimentology, paleontology, geophysics, and geochemistry.

Masters Programs

After completing the Bachelor's program, students can pursue various Master's programs, including:


  • Master's degree in tourism studies
  • Master of Science in Geography
  • University master's degree in foundations and practices of sustainability
  • Master of Science in Earth Sciences
  • Master of Science in biogeosciences
  • Master of Science in Environmental Sciences

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Geosciences and Environment program can pursue careers in various fields, including:


  • Sustainability
  • Tourism studies
  • Geography
  • Environmental sciences
  • Biogeosciences
  • Earth sciences

Exchange and Mobility

Students can participate in exchange programs and mobility initiatives, which provide unique and enriching experiences. It is essential to plan ahead and start the application process early.


Additional Information

For more information about the programs, faculties, and research areas, please refer to the university's official website or contact the relevant departments.


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