The "Geology" master's degree is offered in parallel to the two other geoscientific master's degree courses, "Paleontology" and "Geochemistry / Petrology", from the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Bonn in a related subject. The "Geology" master's degree at the Institute for Geosciences is research-oriented and is characterized by a high proportion of practical work in the field, in the laboratory and on the computer. The practical experience combined with the theoretical fundamentals enable students to gain experience for their professional careers The focus of the master’s degree in "Geology" is on the exogenous processes of the earth, whereby students receive a wide range of courses with the following focuses: General geology Applied geology Hydrogeology Environmental geology Geological risks Sedimentology Structural geology