Duration
4 semesters
Component
School of Earth, Environment and Space Sciences
Location(s)
Orleans
Presentation
The Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment master's program is run by the Observatoire des Sciences de la Terre en région Centre(OSUC). It is supported by the OSUC's research laboratories, first and foremost theISTO (Institut des Sciences de la Terre d'Orléans). The Voltaire labex and thePlanex équipex support this training program.
BRGM (Bureau des recherches géologiques et minières) is a major player in the master's program, taking part in around 20% of the teaching in all the fields covered.
Objectives
This OSUC STPE master's program is a 'MINERVE' course, the FRANCE 2030 project 'ExcellencES sous toutes ses formes' obtained by the Université d'Orléans. This implies access to the pedagogical tools and new support services developed as part of this project, as well as the awarding of excellence scholarships in M1 and the possibility of completing the M2 alternating between a research laboratory and a company. This implies modularity between different master's programs at the Université d'Orléans, i.e. the possibility of taking other UEs in other courses, in order to complete one's career path according to one's personal project.
Useful contacts
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
https://www.univ-orleans.fr/international/les-bureaux-des-relations-internationales-bri
Tel: 02 38 49 47 30
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CAREER GUIDANCE
DOIP
Tel: 02 38 41 71 72
E-mail : doip[at]univ-orleans.fr
Organization
Knowledge control
Teaching units are assessed by continuous assessment and/or written and oral final exams. They are definitively acquired once the student has obtained an average grade, and are assigned a coefficient and European credits. Compensations are made over the semester on the basis of the overall average of grades obtained in the various teaching units, weighted by coefficients. Two assessment sessions are organized for each semester.
Special features
Learning by doing" pedagogy, implemented in an exceptional scientific environment. See Training organization and Partners.
A curriculum characterized by solid field training: modules in field geology and/or environmental metrology are offered every semester in M1 and M2. See Training organization.
Enhanced geomatics skills: geographic information systems (GIS), 3D modeling, statistics/geostatistics, 3D modeling, predictivity). See Training organization.
A multi-disciplinary training and supervision team, involving the university, CNRS, BRGM, INRA and numerous players from the socio-economic world. Our Master's program benefits from a pedagogical partnership agreement with BRGM campus. See Partners and Training Team.
Strong international outlook: exchanges with Canada (UQAC, UQAM, UQAT), China (Univ. Nanjing), numerous Erasmus agreements (Munich, Palermo, Porto, Rome, Utrecht). Several Master's field schools are held abroad (Spain, Morocco, etc.). Some modules are taught in English. See International.
Entrepreneurial environment with CréaCampus and Pépite programs, proximity to the FabLab Orléanais, and digital incubators (LAB'O and AgreenTech Valley). See Partners.
Program
Detailed program: click here
Admission
Admission requirements
Admission to M1:
Candidates are recruited on the basis of their application file, with the possibility of an interview.
Selection criteria are as follows:
- Sufficient level in the disciplines required for the Master's program.
- Sufficient mastery of fundamental skills.
- Student's personal/professional project consistent with the Master's program.
This is a limited-capacity or selective-access course.
Training accessible through validation of prior learning.
How to register
Selection is based on an application.
M1 application form to be sent to the following address:
M2 application form to be sent to the following address:
https://ecandidat.univ-orleans.fr/
Detailed program: https: //www.univ-orleans.fr/fr/osuc/formation/masters/sciences-de-la-terre-des-planetes-environnement
Tuition fees
For students:
https://www.univ-orleans.fr/service-central-de-scolarite/tarifs
For adults returning to school; consult SEFCO.
And then
Professional integration
The main outlets for trained students are local authorities, research organizations, companies or industries specializing in environmental studies. What's more, some students can pursue a research career by completing a thesis, paving the way to becoming a researcher or teacher-researcher at prestigious research organizations.