Department of Geological Sciences
Research subject Geology
The field embraces the study of planet Earth as a dynamic system through integrated applications of geological, geochemical and geophysical methods.
Structural geology, petrology, geochronology and ore geology and important parts of this field. These and other geological disciplines seek to further our understanding of Earth’s history, plate tectonics, magmatism, natural disasters, geological resources and climate change.
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Courses and programmes
Doctoral studies
The Department of Geological Sciences has three research education programs: Geochemistry, Geology and Marine Geology. This education ends with a degree as Licentiate of Philosophy and/or Doctor of Philosophy in one of the three programs.
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Departments and centres
Research in the subject takes place at the Department of Geological Sciences and is strongly integrated with the interests of the Bolin Centre for Climate Research and the Stockholm University Baltic Sea Centre.
Department of Geological Sciences Bolin Centre for Climate Research Baltic Sea Centre Stable Isotope Laboratory (SIL)