Subsurface Characterisation & Geomodelling (MSc

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MSc Subsurface Characterisation & Geomodelling (1 Year Full Time)

Skills that allow us to understand, model, visualise and make predictions about what lies beneath the Earth’s surface are critical in an increasingly populous and resource-constrained world. This course provides generic training in the key geoscience principles and methods in data interpretation, analysis and computer modelling of the deeper and shallow subsurface. Graduates will acquire modern skills in applied geology applicable across a range of geoscience sectors. This sought-after and transferable ‘know-how’ will allow fl exibility in your future career path in industrial, regulatory or applied research geoscience.

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Course Content and Structure

90 credits taught masters

60 credits taught modules 30 credits applied research project

The programme combines classroom-based instruction, practical workstation experience, team-based exercises and fi eld visits. It also includes a three-month applied research project.

Samples of modules include: ■ Overview of Industrial Geology ■ 3D Mapping and Modelling ■ Stratigraphic Prediction ■ ‘Hard rock’ Characterisation ■ Applied Structural Geology ■ Geophysical Methods ■ Geostatistics ■ Geomodelling Geodata Manipulation Drilling and Well Logging Geofl uids and Geomechanics Quaternary Geology Remote Sensing Fractured Rock Characterisation Team-Based Modelling Exercises Field Skills

Career Opportunities

The course is industry facing and designed to equip you for a career in a broad range of industries and research organisations requiring digital subsurface characterisation and modelling. Application areas include mineral resources, the energy sector including oil and gas, geothermal, groundwater, carbon sequestration and storage, geotechnical services, national geological surveys and waste management. You will also receive training in the range of soft skills (e.g. reporting, programming) required by industry.

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Entry Requirements

■ This programme is intended for applicants who have an upper second class honours or international equivalent in

Earth Science or Geoscience. ■ Consideration will be given to applicants with similar qualifi cations in cognate areas (e.g. Geophysics/Physical

Geography), and to those with signifi cant and relevant work experience but who do not meet this criterion. ■ Applicants whose fi rst language is not English must also demonstrate English language profi ciency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Faculty Profi le Associate Professor Tom Manzocchi, UCD School of Earth Sciences

Understanding and predicting the movement of geological fl uids in the shallow crust requires consideration of 3D geological structure over microscopic to kilometre scale-ranges. My research focuses on developing methods for representing geological structure in fl uid fl ow models. Usually there are only very limited observational constraints about the subsurface, so the challenge is to include realistic uncertainty in the geomodel, whilst also representing the key features that infl uence the fl ow process of interest.

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MSc Climate Change: Science & Impacts (1 Year Full Time)

On completion of the programme you should be able to critically understand climate change science and impacts, and creatively apply the knowledge in solving real-world problems. It suits students with a degree in Science, Engineering, Economics or other environment-related disciplines without previous knowledge in Meteorology or Climate but with a strong interest in climate change science and impacts. Students will have the choice to either conduct a research project working with leading experts from multidisciplinary backgrounds or work as a summer intern in various agencies or companies. In addition to data analysis and computational skills, students will have plenty of opportunities to develop their presentation and communication skills. The UCD Earth Institute is Ireland’s largest research institute dedicated to earth and environmental sciences. The curriculum for this MSc is continually updated and the coursework is practically oriented and benefi ts from cutting-edge expertise and multidisciplinary research profi les.

Course Content and Structure

90 credits taught masters

60 credits taught modules 30 credits research project or summer internship

This full-time programme has been specifi cally designed for graduate students from various undergraduate disciplines without requiring previous climate change knowledge. The core modules will enable students to critically understand climate science and develop skills in climate data analysis and climate model simulations.

Core modules include: n Weather and Climate n Climate Model and

Scenarios Theory n Climate Model and

Scenarios Applications n Case Studies of Climate

Change and Impacts Optional modules include: n Numerical Simulation and Theory n Practical Statistics n Paleo-Climate n Environmental Impact

Assessment n Climate, Carbon, and Soil n Energy System and Climate

Change n Energy Market and Climate

Change n Global Business n Biofuel and Bioenergy

Resources n Research Skills

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Entry Requirements

n This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in Science, Engineering, Economics or other Environmentrelated disciplines. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. n A strong interest in climate science and impacts is required. n Applicants whose fi rst language is not English must also demonstrate English language profi ciency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent, such as

TOEFL (iBT) score of 90 or PTE score of 63.

Career Opportunities

The multidisciplinary nature of this programme enables our graduates to work across different disciplines and meet the global market demands. With their strong skills in climate data analysis and broad knowledge of climate impacts, graduates could pursue various careers, such as in governmental departments or international organisations, NGOs, insurance, energy or consulting companies. The experience of engaging with cutting-edge research in the UCD Earth Institute places students in a strong position for further studies at PhD level as well.

Faculty Profi le

Associate Professor Xuefeng Cui, UCD Earth Institute, UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics

Trained as a climate modeller, Associate Professor Cui works on a large range of topics in climate change and impacts with a focus on land use change, food security and geoengineering. He has served as Lead Author for the IPCC AR5 and AR6 and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).