Joselia Ferreira

Geologists study the Earth’s interior, crust, oceans and atmosphere to tackle the major scientific and environmental challenges such as climate change, natural hazards, natural resources and energy transition.
Earth Sciences at the University of Aberdeen is ranked 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the 2024 National Student Survey, with an overall positivity measure of 100%.
We offer a range of Geology and Geophysics degrees which you can read more about below.
View available degree programmesThe University of Aberdeen International Study Centre offers preparation programmes for progression to undergraduate degree study at the university.
Discover the International Study CentreOur teaching and research is all about building a sustainable future for people and our planet. Our programmes in geology teach you how to use the latest fieldwork and digital skills to extract valuable information recorded in Earth’s rocks, minerals and fossils - an archive that holds the keys to many current societal and environmental problems.
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Aberdeen and here you will learn how to develop sustainable environmental practices as well as the key subsurface skills required for the rapidly evolving energy transition sector.
Degree Programmes
The Science Teaching Hub provides students with the most modern microscopy laboratories in the UK. Our advanced microscopes and cameras allow you to study rocks and capture images like never before.
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The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme.
View the Aberdeen Global Scholarship