Regional geology field course

Education facts

Code: GVG480

The course aims to provide knowledge of Scandinavian geology with an emphasis on creating a deeper understanding of large-scale geological structures. In addition lectures on the geology of the Baltic Shield and comparative studies of the geology of other continents as we as several field studies. The course is part of the Master’s Programme in Earth Sciences, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.<br> Teaching The teaching consists of: lectures<br> obligatory group work in the field<br> seminars<br> excursions Language of instruction: English

Entry requirements

Admittance to the course requires at least 150 credits within the field of Earth Sciences including successful completion of a mineralogy course (GVG210 or its equivalent) and a petrology course (GVG270 or its 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.

• Regional geology field course

  University of Gothenburg

  GÖTEBORG

  Start date: 4 May 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %