Study location	Hungary, Debrecen
Type	Bachelor, full degree studies
Nominal duration	6 semesters (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	Natural Science

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ English language proficiency (TOEFL 513 /IELTS 5.5/Certificate on English medium of instruction) In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency we conduct a Skype interview in order to check the applicant’s English language skills.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	edu.unideb.hu/p/earth-sciences-bsc

Overview

Program description:
Earth scientists research the specific and complex earth system studying its composition, structure, history, material and energy flow and transformation processes, raw material and energy resources to be utilised, values to be protected together with features and processes that may prove to be hazardous for mankind. Earth scientists aim to understand both the long-term and short-term results of both global and regional natural and anthropogenic processes. The numerous applied fields of earth sciences (e.g. raw material exploration, water supply protection, volcanology, seismology, weather forecast, alternative and renewable energy resources) fundamentally influence the quality of our everyday life, technology in our civilisation and our relationship with the natural environment.

Entry requirements:
High school leaving certificate

Entrance exam:
Yes. Geography and Mathematics

Type of entrance exam:
oral and written

Entrance exam location:
Electronic

Entrance exam description:
The two main aspects of the selection procedure are the professional educational results and the English language proficiency. In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency we conduct a Skype interview in order to check the applicant’s English language skills. After evaluating the documentations and previous educational results, the applicant is required to take an entrance exam (online) and is admitted with a result of at least 60%.

Contact:
Ms Annamária Rácz
Admissions Officer
annamaria@edu.unideb.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Programme structure

Lecture, seminar: 65%
Practice: 35%

Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
Year Main Subjects
1 Fundamentals of Mathematics, Fundamentals of Physics, Basics of the Environment, Mineralogy and Geology, Basics of Biology, Basics of Computer Science, Introduction to Chemistry, European Union Studies, General and Historical Geology, Earth Sciences fieldwork, Physical Geography, Basics of Environmental Protection, Soil Geography, Introduction to Ecology
2 Structural Geology, Physical Geography, Cartography, Biogeography, Atmospheric Resources Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Geology and Physical Geography, Climate
3 Geothermics, Surface Analyses, Thesis

Internship, practice: Students should complete a 2-6-week practice at an external company, institution, university or research laboratory.

Career opportunities

With a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in earth sciences, students can find a position in a number of sectors and industries including environmental consulting firms, oil companies, or research institutes.