MSc Earth and Ocean Sciences in Galway Ireland | University of Galway

The School of Natural Sciences operates within the College of Science and Engineering, encompassing disciplines such as Botany & Plant Science, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Physics & Zoology. With a rich legacy of outstanding research and science education, our School boasts more than 130 faculty members, along with 1,600 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate students (MSc & PhD). Our diverse community of staff and students represents global origins, and we strive to foster an inspiring environment for learning, professional growth, and development.
Research Focus - Palaeontology and Evolutionary Studies, Carbonate Sedimentology, Groundwater Metal Contamination, Coastal Karst Aquifer Systems
Holistic watershed management, Advanced Sedimentary Provenance Techniques (innovative methods and uses), Source-to-Sink analysis of sedimentary basins, Development of contemporary and prehistoric drainage networks, Climatic data preserved in sedimentary layers, Oceanic acidification processes
Coastal carbon dynamics, Trace element movement in nearshore waters