Overview

This Marine Geology programme offered by Stockholm University focuses on the study of sediments and rocks in marine and lake environments, including their formation processes and physical, chemical, and biological properties. It supports research into areas such as marine geophysics, geochemistry, paleoceanography, paleoclimatology, sedimentology, and micropaleontology, contributing to understanding Earth’s environmental and climate history.

Key Facts

The academic environment emphasises interdisciplinary approaches within geological sciences, combining coursework and independent thesis work. Training includes research methodology, scientific reasoning, and active participation in seminars, enabling the ability to conduct extensive research projects and contribute to developments in marine science at national and international levels.

Programme Structure

Courses in this programme include:

Current and Historical Perspective on Geological Sciences
Research Ethics
Marine Geophysics
Marine Geochemistry
Paleoceanography
Paleoclimatology
Marine and Lacustrine Sedimentology
Marine Micropaleontology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stockholm, Sweden

Disciplines

Geology Marine Science View 11 other PhDs in Geology in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree or 240 ECTS credits including 60 at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge required
At least 90 ECTS credits in geosciences required
At least 30 ECTS credits in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or biology depending on specialization
At least 60 ECTS credits at advanced level required, including 30 ECTS of independent work in geosciences

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.

Living costs

Stockholm

Sweden

9668 - 17248 SEK / month

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