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Aberdeen ranked 1st in the UK for Earth Sciences and Human Geography and 1st in Scotland for Forensic and Archaeological Sciences and for Physical Geographical Sciences.
School of Geosciences
Join us in January 2025
Starting your studies in January is perfect if you're still considering your options, you need more time to secure funding or you're looking for a new challenge in the new year. A selection of postgraduate programmes in the School of Geosciences are available with a January 2025 start date.
Explore our range of postgraduate programmes with a January start date, find information on funding and accommodation, and apply today.
Secrets of the Cowie Foreshore
Join geologists John Howell and Jess Pugsley as they guide you through a hidden geological wonderland that includes a massive fault that cuts across Scotland.
Ra-Pict Prototyping
Our archaeologists are using rapid prototyping, photogrammetry and their phones to create 3D models
Talking Geosciences Podcast
Learn more about the fascinating subjects of archaeology, geography, geology and planetary sciences by hearing from our researchers and students.
Studying at the School of Geosciences
Students from the School of Geosciences tell us more about their experience studying at the University of Aberdeen and their perspectives on life in Aberdeen.
Mission to Mars
An instrument to capture the creation of water on Mars for the first time is to go on a future Japanese mission to Mars, it has been confirmed.
Visit the Science Teaching Hub
Join student Kellie-Anne on a tour of our Science Teaching Hub. The building provides a modern teaching and laboratory space for students across a number of disciplines.
Ancient Glaciers and Climate
Prof. Matteo Spagnolo recently visited the Peruvian Andes along with Prof. Brice Rea, PhD student Lucy Ashpitel and a team of colleagues to undertake research on past glaciers and climate changes.