Geomicrobiology and minerals

Education facts

Code: GG7036

The course deals with the microbially-mediated carbon cycle, with special focus on microbe-mineral interaction. It looks at the impact of microorganisms on the aquatic and terrestrial geochemistry. It covers basics in microbiology and microbial metabolisms, lithosphere and hydrosphere as microbial habitat, microbial biomineralization and weathering, industrial and environmental application of geomicrobiology (e.g., biomining, bioremediation, water treatment), origin of life.

Entry requirements

Access to the course requires knowledge equivalent to a natural science or technical bachelor's degree, which includes at least 60 ECTS credits in geology or geoscience, marine geoscience, or environmental science. In addition, 15 ECTS credits of geochemistry or 15 ECTS credits of chemistry are required. Swedish Upper Secondary School course English 6 or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Geomicrobiology and minerals

  Stockholm University

  Stockholm

  Start date: 22 February 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %