Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Master Degree
Ano Letivo 2025/2026

Course Overview

This Master course provides advanced knowledge in two areas of specialization (branches) related to the subsystems of Earth and Atmosphere, as well as the technologies and methodologies for observing, monitoring, and modeling these subsystems, with particular attention to various environmental aspects. The program aims to fill a gap in second-cycle offerings in this field available at Portuguese universities, by integrating knowledge and applications related to the Earth and Atmosphere.

The two areas of specialization offer some common disciplines, in order to provide the essential knowledge and competencies needed across various fields of Earth Sciences, with the specificity of each branch ensured by specialized courses.

The program is part of the research activities carried out at the Institute of Earth Sciences (ICT) as well as the Research Center in Science and Technology for the Earth System and Energy (CREATE), which strengthens the connection between the program and the latest scientific and technological innovations. Both units are involved in cutting-edge research in the areas of modeling and monitoring of natural and energy systems, promoting an interdisciplinary approach focused on sustainable solutions for the planet. They also offer excellent infrastructure that complements the program's training, including a network of meteorological stations in the region, an observatory dedicated to atmospheric environmental monitoring, precision instrumentation and optics laboratories for the development and calibration of environmental instruments, an environmental geochemistry laboratory equipped for the preparation and analysis of metals, nutrients, and other chemical elements in various geological matrices, as well as a wide range of geophysical instrumentation, including both permanent and temporary seismic networks. The program also includes a strong applied research component in technologies.

Specialization Areas:

Meteorology and Geophysics
Environmental Rehabilitation

Organic Unit: School of Science and Technology

DGES Code: 0602/MA87

Duration: 4 Semesters/120 ECTS credits (60 required and 18 optional in curricular units)

Language: Portuguese, English

Regime: B-learning

CNAEF Areas:

Earth science (443)

Study Plan

A3ES Accreditation

Career Prospects

This master's degree provides advanced training at a research center of recognized international excellence (Institute of Earth Sciences), where the student has the opportunity to get in touch and be involved in the research carried out in this R&D unit. The main career opportunities can be listed: Portuguese Institute of Sea and Atmosphere (integrates the former Institute of Meteorology); National Laboratory of Civil Engineering; National Laboratory of Energy and Geology; Institutes, services and companies related to the environment, natural resources, restoration and rehabilitation of contaminated terrestrial and aquatic systems; Institutions and companies in the areas of Earth observation and environmental monitoring (hardware and software); Consultancy in the areas of environmental impact and geophysical prospecting; Liberal professional in the area of ??provision and analysis of technical services; Secondary, Higher Education and Research Career; Continuation of training for a third cycle.