Earth Sciences - MESc
University of Oxford
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Earth Sciences is the study of the planet we live upon. The rapidly-changing scope and nature of the subject is reflected in the course at Oxford, which provides sound and broadly-based scientific training.We combine physics, chemistry and biology with geology, geography and palaeontology to answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth. You will be trained in the skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena as well as ...Read more

Earth Sciences is the study of the planet we live upon. The rapidly-changing scope and nature of the subject is reflected in the course at Oxford, which provides sound and broadly-based scientific training.We combine physics, chemistry and biology with geology, geography and palaeontology to answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth. You will be trained in the skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena as well as applying theory and techniques from other disciplines to the study of the Earth and the environment. For more information on this course please visit ox.ac.uk/ugearth.

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14 Mar 22

The location and facilities are brilliant, and the academic staff couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating. Student welfare could be improved a little, especially disability..Read more

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14 Mar 22
Geography - BA (Hons)
The location and facilities are brilliant, and the academic staff couldn’t be more helpful and accommodating. Student welfare could be improved a little, especially disability...
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Geology - BA (Hons)
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