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Curricula in Marine Sciences

GEOMAR supports the education of future marine scientists in close cooperation with the University of Kiel. 

Bachelor curricula include: "Physics of the Earth System: Meteorology - Ozeanography - Geophysics" (in German) and the internationally oriented Master courses "Climate Physics: Meteorology and Physical Oceanography" and "Biological Oceanography" (held in English).

Students in other courses of study at the University of Kiel can choose marine science classes as subsidiary subjects, for example in Marine Geosciences and Geophysics or biology. In biolog up to two bachelor theses can be supervised at GEOMAR per year.

Furthermore the graduate school FYORD (Foster Young Ocean Researcher Development) offers interdisciplinary courses for graduate students.

In addition, GEOMAR offers international programmes in cooperation with other universities (HOSST, GAME).

 

BSc: Physics of the Earth System

The object of research in the physical earth sciences is "System Earth", its physical-chemical processes taking place in the atmosphere, in the ocean, in the lithosphere and on the earth's surface as well as in the deep interior of the earth, its natural resources, dynamics and habitats.

MSc: Climate Physics

The study of climate physics will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills using the terms and laws of physics in atmosphere, ocean and the climate system. Students will become familiar with experimental and theoretical methods, and will be guided toward current research.

MSc: Biological Oceanography

Biological Oceanography is arranged in 4 semesters providing knowledge and skills in a number of disciplines that address various areas of the global ocean as a complex system. The curriculum is focused on biology and imparts knowledge in chemistry, geology, physics and mathematics.

International Study Programmes

GAME stands for "Global approach through modular experiments". This research and education programme at GEOMAR investigates the effects of global change on marine ecosystems. A unique network of 36 institutes in 27 countries has been established for this purpose.

  • Main Subject Biological Oceanography:
    Dr. Jörg Süling
    Phone +49-431 600 - 4454
    E-Mail: jsueling(at)geomar.de (or online-consultation Tuesday 2-3 pm and Thursday 8-9 am - currently via zoom)

    Main Subject Meteorology:
    Prof. Dr. Joakim Kjellsson
    Phone +49-431 600 - 4057
    E-Mail: jkjellsson(at)geomar.de

    Main Subject Physical Oceanography:
    Dr. Torge Martin
    Phone +49-431 600 - 1846
    E-Mail: tomartin(at)geomar.de 

    Main Subject Geophysics:
    Prof. Dr. Jörg Ebbing
    Otto-Hahn-Platz 1
    D-24118 Kiel, Germany
    Phone +49-431 880-3900
    Email: info(at)geophysik.uni-kiel.de