Program Overview

Earth-Life Science Graduate Major

The Earth-Life Science Graduate Major is a comprehensive program that explores the origins, evolution, habitability, and sustainability of living planets. This integrated master's and doctoral program provides students with financial support, enabling them to focus on their research from the first year of the master's course until the completion of the doctoral course.

Program Features

• The program offers a unique opportunity for students to tackle the most challenging research problems in an interdisciplinary and international environment.
• Students will study at the Earth and Life Sciences Institute (ELSI), which provides a world-class research environment with state-of-the-art facilities.
• The program focuses on fostering leaders who can identify and solve social issues through collaboration with companies involved in the environment, energy, and space industries.
• The official language of the program is English, providing students with an incredibly international experience.
• The program supports applied science, with students learning how to set and solve problems through exercises and internships from the first year of the master's program.

Research Environment

The Earth and Life Sciences Institute (ELSI) is a world-leading research environment that provides students with the opportunity to work on fundamental questions in earth and planetary sciences, biology, and chemistry. The institute is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, and students will work in tandem with faculty members who are leaders in their fields.

Curriculum

The curriculum of the Earth-Life Science Graduate Major is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the origins, evolution, habitability, and sustainability of living planets. The program includes a range of courses and research opportunities that enable students to develop their skills and knowledge in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Career Paths

The Earth-Life Science Graduate Major prepares students for a range of career paths, including research and development, environmental management, and science policy. The program's focus on fostering leaders who can identify and solve social issues through collaboration with companies provides students with a unique set of skills that are highly valued by employers.

Interdisciplinary Research

The program emphasizes interdisciplinary research, with students working on projects that combine earth and planetary sciences, biology, and chemistry. This approach enables students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between the Earth's systems and the life that inhabits our planet.

Student Support

The program provides students with financial support, enabling them to focus on their research from the first year of the master's course until the completion of the doctoral course. This support includes a salary that enables students to live independently, allowing them to focus on their studies and research without financial worry.