- Degree
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Course location
- Aachen
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- All the courses and the Master's thesis of the AMC stream are offered in English.
Although German is not necessary, we strongly advise students to obtain basic knowledge of the language for everyday use. Therefore, we offer German language courses at the RWTH Language Center. At the moment, those courses are fully funded for international students of the Department of Earth Science and Geography.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 4 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter and summer semester
- Application deadline
- Non-EU applicants: 1 March for the following winter semester (starting in October) or 1 September for the following summer semester (starting in April)
EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter semester (starting in October) or 15 January for the following summer semester (starting in April)
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- Our MSc programme Applied Geosciences is offered in five streams:
• Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC)
• Computational Geology & Geophysics (CGG)
• Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR)
• Field-based Geosciences (FBG)
• Geoengineering (GIN)
Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC)
The Applied Mineralogy and Crystallography (AMC) specialisation within the MSc programme "Applied Geosciences" provides students with in-depth theoretical knowledge and practical training in the structure, chemistry, and properties of geomaterials and functional materials, including energy and nanomaterials. This specialisation is designed to equip students with the necessary expertise to investigate mineralogical processes and contribute to the development of materials with tailored properties for technological applications, such as battery components.
A key aspect of the AMC specialisation is its strong focus on experimental and analytical techniques. Students will receive extensive laboratory-based training and gain experience in a range of analytical and microscopy methods. Additionally, elective field trips and opportunities to engage in large-scale research at synchrotron radiation facilities and neutron sources further enhance the learning experience. Students can customise their studies by choosing from a variety of modules, including diffraction methods, laboratory courses, electron microscopy, geochemistry, data management, and chemistry and materials engineering.
This specialisation prepares graduates for careers in both academic research and industry, providing them with a strong foundation in experimental and analytical techniques relevant to geosciences and materials science.