Sciences

Exploration and Reservoir Geology

  • ECTS

    120 credits

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Training structure

    Faculty of Science

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French

Presentation

The GER Master's program offers high-level training in geology for the exploration of fluid and mineral resources, in connection with the energy transition. The international recognition and high placement rate of this Master's degree comes from its specialization in the analysis of natural objects (40% of practical field work in M1, and analysis on geometers in M2), as well as from its close links between excellent academic research and "major" industrial companies (hydrocarbons, mineral resources, geothermal energy, storage, etc.).

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Objectives

The GER Master's program is based on a core curriculum aimed at acquiring the fundamentals required by exploration geologists. High-level teaching is provided by teachers and/or researchers from the academic world (Geosciences Montpellier laboratory), as well as by experts from the world georesources industry (Total, Schlumberger, Orano, Eramet, Imerys, etc.) up to 70% in M2.
The notions acquired in the classroom are systematically applied in the form of practical work in the field (1 to 2 days per week on average). In addition, 4 internships spread throughout the curriculum allow students to perfect the skills essential to the profession of exploration geologist.
Montpellier occupies a privileged geographical position due to its proximity to various types of terrain (structural, sedimentary, magmatic and metamorphic geology, etc.), allowing for excellent teaching and research in the fields of geological exploration. This region allows the study of geological reservoirs (fluids, minerals, metals), their development, their preservation, their evolution and their current or future use.


The second year of the Master's program offers a specialization in fluid resources (oil, gas, calories, water, contaminants) or mineral resources (industrial minerals and metals, including strategic ones), with the possibility of taking both options.
Professional internships of 2 months in M1 and 5 to 6 months in M2 are carried out in companies or laboratories, benefiting from a network of national and international partners. The program also offers the possibility of following a 3-year dual degree program with IMT Mines Alès.
Numerous extra-curricular activities are offered independently:

  • Project management and realization of geological study trips (Morocco, Iceland, Romania, Scotland, Spain, etc.), search for sponsors and teamwork via the Student Chapter.
  • Participation in numerous conferences and competitions (RST, 24h of Innovation, student fair, Geologia, SIM, Imperial Barrel Award, training and coaching for applications via CV-Associés).
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Organization

Program

Select a program

  • Geodynamics

    3 credits
  • Structural geology

    5 credits
  • Sedimentary basins

    5 credits
  • Sedimentary dynamics

    5 credits
  • Geophysical Imaging 1

    3 credits
  • English for Geosciences S1

    2 credits
  • Integrative field

    5 credits
  • Petrology and magmatic deposits

    2 credits
  • Geochemistry and geochronology

    3 credits
  • Mineral deposits

    5 credits
  • Seismic and sequence stratigraphy

    3 credits
  • Geological and digital mapping

    3 credits
  • Application field in basin geology

    8 credits
  • Rock Mechanics

    2 credits
  • English for Geosciences S2

    2 credits
  • Seismic interpretation

    4 credits
  • Fractured reservoir

    2 credits
  • Training Petrel

    2 credits
  • CHOICES1

    5 credits
    • Your choice: 1 of 2

      • Organic matter and clays: sedimentary origin, resources and associated reservoirs

        5 credits
      • Mineral Reservoirs

        5 credits
  • Logging

    2 credits
  • Geophysics in drilling

    3 credits
  • Petrophysics and diagenesis of reservoirs

    5 credits
  • Structural control of mineralization

    5 credits
  • Geothermal energy and storage

    3 credits
  • Fluid fault interaction

    3 credits
  • Resource evaluation

    5 credits
  • Professional internship in a company or laboratory

    25 credits

Admission

How to register

Applications are made on the following platforms: 

French & European students:

International students from outside the EU: follow the "Studies in France" procedure: https: //pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html

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