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    • 8 Reasons for Studying in Bremen
    • Bachelor Program Geowissenschaften
    • Bachelor Program Marine Geosciences
    • Bachelor Program Natural Sciences for Sustainability
    • Master Program Applied Geosciences 2021
    • Master Program Marine Geosciences
    • Master Program Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy
    • Geosciences as Minor Subject
    • International Exchange
    • Doctorate in Geosciences
    • Quality Management
    • Studies 2012
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    • B.Sc. Geowissenschaften
    • B.Sc. Marine Geosciences
    • B.Sc. Natural Sciences for Sustainability
    • M.Sc. Applied Geosciences
    • M.Sc. Marine Geosciences
    • M.Sc. Materials Chemistry Mineralogy
    • Geosciences as Minor Subject NEW!
    • International Exchange
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    • Quality Management
    • Studies 2012
  • 8 Reasons

8 good reasons to study Geosciences at Bremen University

You have choices!

In our Bachelor's programs, you can choose from 3 out of 7 or 8 minors to create your personal study profile. Afterwards, 3 international master programs in applied, marine or material geosciences are open to you.

You gain practice!

With us, you learn to work professionally with rocks, sediments, fossils, sensors, data and software.
You will develop your skills in scientific writing and presenting, in team and project management.

You learn outdoors!

Field courses, marine surveys and internships train geological thinking better than classroom lectures.
Excursions, field work, training cruises and industrial placements are essentials of your study agenda.

You fathom the sea!

The University of Bremen is the nationwide academic leader in marine environmental research.
No place in Germany is better to fathom the function and dynamics of the sea and the seafloor.

You join research!

A distinctive feature of our faculty is the close exchange between education and top-level research.
As B.Sc. or M.Sc. student you will contribute actively and originally to ongoing georesearch projects.

You study globally!

About 40% of the students at the department come from abroad, English is the predominant language of instruction and communication. There are 17 partner universities to choose from for a stay abroad.

You`ll be fine!

Our graduates work all over the world, are counted as competent, well equipped and ambitious. Living and studying in the small Hanseatic city of Bremen has many qualities, is socio-culturally and financially attractive.

You are welcome!

What counts is your serious scientific interest in our planet Earth, its past, future and materials. "Diversity" is a matter of course here, you are welcome just as you are!

Sileola Joseph Akinbodunse, MSc Materials Chemistry and Mineralogy, graduating summer 2021

Why did you decide to study MCM at the University of Bremen?
"I have always been intrigued by experimental science, owing to my background in chemistry, and MCM at the University of Bremen was a perfect fit and my first choice because it offers a large number of research/practical-oriented courses. Also, there are numerous areas where one can specialize in MCM."

What makes studying MCM at the University of Bremen so special?
"MCM is so special because of its diverse nature, which involves students coming from different academic backgrounds. Furthermore, the ratio of lecturers to students is quite remarkable, making MCM student-centered teaching. There are highly skilled and motivating lecturers and a large variety of courses to choose from in order to have a well-tailored and successful career path."

We think that as a materials scientist you acquire a broad understanding of natural sciences processes and can analyze interrelationships well. Do you see it the same way?
"Yes. The practical experience, theoretical knowledge, and prowess of a material scientist are broad and relevant in a wide range of fields in natural sciences."

What are you currently doing?
"I am a Researcher at the Institute of Mineralogy (Soil Mineralogy Research group), Leibniz University, Hannover. My current research involves the use of X-ray diffraction in the analysis of crystalline materials and the quantification of inorganic X-ray amorphous materials in soils."

What are the main skills you learned during your studies which you can apply today in your job?
"Few out of the many skills are scientific writing, problem-solving skills, good laboratory and scientific practices, instrumental techniques such as X-Ray diffractometry, Microscopy, and many more."

If you had the choice - would you decide again to study MCM at the University of Bremen?
"Yes. This is because of the great mentorship by professionals and the enormous knowledge/ good skill sets that can be acquired by studying MCM at the University of Bremen."

Your final word: What is your recommendation for the new generation of students?
"Firstly, I would recommend that the new generation of students embrace mentorship (from Lecturers/senior colleagues) as early as possible. Secondly, they (new students) should try to be part and an active member of a research group of their choice in order to gain more in-depth knowledge of materials analysis techniques. And lastly, the new generation of students should not feel intimidated, but should rather engage their lecturers more in intellectual and critical thinking on the different subject matter."

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