Doctor of Philosophy Programme Earth Sciences
Curriculum (2009W)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Dauer/ECTS-AP
6 semesters / 180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
English/German
Requirements
Relevant diploma or master's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences
Qualification Level
Doctorate (Third Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 8, EQR/NQR: Level 8
ISCED-F
0532 Earth Sciences
Study Code
UC 094 xxx | UC 794 655 xxx
The curriculum is the basis of a degree programme. A look at the curriculum for the PhD Programme Earth Sciences will give you a detailed overview of the structure, content, examination regulations and qualification profile of this PhD degree.
The curriculum can clarify several important questions before you start your studies. For example, which criteria have to be fulfilled for enrolment in the PhD Programme Earth Sciences, how long the programme takes, which modules have to be completed and much more.
The curriculum 2009W currently applies to the PhD Programme Earth Sciences.
Information on the Curriculum (2009W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 20 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin October 20 2014, Issue 4, No. 40 (Equivalence list)
- Curriculum/Consolidated version (from October 1 2014)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 17 2014, Issue 30, No. 500 (modification of the curriculum)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 17 2009, Issue 40, No. 177
- English version of the Curriculum
Requirements
Relevant master's or diploma degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Diploma Programme Earth Sciences
- master's Programme Earth Sciences
- master's Programme Materials and Nanosciences
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
With the exception of § 64 par. 5 UG 2002, the general university entrance qualification for admission to a doctoral programme shall be demonstrated by the completion of a relevant diploma programme or master's programme or another relevant programme of at least the same level of higher education at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution. To compensate for substantial subject-related differences, supplementary examinations may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the doctoral degree programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the doctoral degree programme.
Modules und Dissertation
| A |
|---|
| Dissertation 150 ECTS-Credits |
| Development and Presentation of Doctoral Concept 4 ECTS-Credits Analysis and Presentation of Own Results I 6 ECTS-Credits Analysis and Presentation of Own Results II 10 ECTS-Credits Doctoral Thesis Defence 5 ECTS-Credits |
| Elecitve Module5 ECTS-Credits |
| One Elective Module must be completed. Generic Skills 5 ECTS-Credits Scientific Basics/Core Skills of the Thesis Topic5 ECTS-Credits |
Qualification Profile and Skills
Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme Earth Sciences have a theoretical and systematic understanding of their research discipline and the methods employed by research in this field. Through their submission of an original piece of scientific work in the field of Earth Sciences, graduates of this program have made their own contribution to research which widens boundaries of knowledge and conforms to the evaluation standards of experts. They develop scientific questions and independently subject them to critical analysis.
Expected Learning Outcomes for the Doctorate
Graduates are qualified junior academics. They have mastered the methods applied in research in their area and are capable of critically discussing, analyzing, and further developing theories. Junior academics possess the competence to develop and conduct substantial research projects with scientific integrity, and they are qualified to reflect on these processes scientifically and theoretically. They are also aware of issues and questions in gender research.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
The Doctor of Philosophy Programme Earth Sciences offers scientific development in the field of Earth Sciences, which is to be understood as a modern Earth System Science combining field- and laboratory-related research. The career fields for graduates range from engineering, environmental sector, raw material search, material industry to chemical industry.
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 71.3 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 17.2 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 9.2 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 2.3 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2021
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies - Recognition of exams (from 01.03.2024)
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Jasper Moernaut
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Gertraud Meißl
Informaition for students with disabilities
Disability office