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.).
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).
Organization
Program
Select a program
M1 - Exploration and Reservoir Geology
Geodynamics
3 creditsStructural geology
5 creditsSedimentary basins
5 creditsSedimentary dynamics
5 creditsGeophysical Imaging 1
3 creditsEnglish for Geosciences S1
2 creditsIntegrative field
5 creditsPetrology and magmatic deposits
2 credits
Geochemistry and geochronology
3 creditsMineral deposits
5 creditsSeismic and sequence stratigraphy
3 creditsGeological and digital mapping
3 creditsApplication field in basin geology
8 creditsRock Mechanics
2 creditsEnglish for Geosciences S2
2 creditsSeismic interpretation
4 credits
M2 - Exploration and Reservoir Geology
Fractured reservoir
2 creditsTraining Petrel
2 creditsCHOICES1
5 creditsYour choice: 1 of 2
Logging
2 creditsGeophysics in drilling
3 creditsPetrophysics and diagenesis of reservoirs
5 creditsStructural control of mineralization
5 creditsGeothermal energy and storage
3 creditsFluid fault interaction
3 credits
Resource evaluation
5 creditsProfessional internship in a company or laboratory
25 credits
Admission
How to register
Applications are made on the following platforms:
French & European students:
- For the M1, follow the procedure " My Master " from the website : https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For M2, students must submit their application via the e-candidat application: https: //candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: follow the "Studies in France" procedure: https: //pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html