Student administration
Please submit the contract to the student adviser for the master programme (room 111).
E-mail:
studieinfo@geo.uio.no
See also:
- Local regulations for the master programme in Geosciences
- Reimbursement of field/lab activity related to the MSc thesis
- Programme coordinators
The following application forms are located here:
- Application for study plan agreement - master
- Data Management Plan (DMP) for Master Thesis
- Changing the master contract
- Application for change of supervisors
- Special syllabus
- Recognition of external education (for MSc programme)
Application for approval of the Master's agreement
The approval process for the Master's agreement involves the master's student, their department contact, supervisor(s), and the programme board. It outlines the respective rights and responsibilities of each party involved in the student's master's studies.
The project description, in PDF format, serves as a concise overview of the proposed master thesis, including an introduction, materials, and methods. Additionally, the following information is required:
- Tentative title of the MSc thesis
- Objectives and hypotheses for the thesis
- Learning outcomes
- Progression plan detailing the time allocation for each project phase, such as literature review, data collection, analysis, and finalization.
- Providing comprehensive details at this stage is beneficial for both you and your supervisor to assess the feasibility of the project within the available timeframe and to establish suitable deadlines for draft submissions and guidance meetings. Incomplete or disorganized project descriptions often lead to delays in project initiation and can hinder the process of finding a suitable supervisor.
The deadline for submitting the agreement and project description for the 1st semester is 1st December. Failure to meet this deadline may result in revocation of admission.
Also, a Data Management Plan (DMP) should be submitted, see more in the section below.
Data Management Plan (DMP) for Master Thesis
All students applying for approval of the master contract are required to submit a Data Management Plan (DMP) for the master programme. This form should be completed no later than the end of the 2nd semester after admission.
The purpose of this requirement is to increase your awareness of how you manage data during and after your master's thesis project. Before submitting the form, you should discuss the questions outlined in the questionnaire with your supervisor. The completed scheme should be included as part of your master thesis contract. The form is editable at any time and is meant to be a dynamic document. While the scheme primarily addresses digital data, it can also be adapted for physical data.
Changing the master's contract
For students starting in 2023 or later
For changes to the approved study plan agreement, please use the button listed under "Application for approval of the Master's agreement" and submit the "Form for sending in changes to your study plan agreement".
Students from 2022 and earlier, submitting these forms will be rejected.
For students starting in 2022 or earlier only
While you are attending the master's programme, there could be several reasons for changing the theoretical curriculum or the progression of the studies. These kinds of changes need to be approved by the Department Board, and you as the student are responsible for applying for the changes.
The deadline for applying for changes is three months prior to the thesis submission deadline. Keep in mind that your supervisor has to approve and sign the application.
The application forms listed here only apply to students admitted in 2022 or earlier. Students from 2023 submitting these forms will be rejected.
Application form:
Special syllabus
The special syllabus must be submitted, along with your master contract, no later than 1 December. In the event that the special syllabus was not included in your approved application for the master's studies contract, you must submit an application for a change of study plan along with your application for the special syllabus.
Please note that the special syllabus must be an integral part of the approved master's contract and cannot be taken as an individual course.
For detailed information on the content and requirements of the special syllabus, please refer to the local regulations issued by the Programme Board at the Department of Geosciences.
The special syllabus will undergo assessment by both an internal and external evaluation committee. It is important to ensure that the external assessor has no current or past affiliation with any of the supervisors involved, either within the last two years or present. If you have any inquiries, please reach out to the Student Administration.
Application form:
- English: PDF or Word (.doc)
- Norwegian: PDF or Word (.doc)
Recognition of external education (for use in MSc programme)
If you are admitted to the master's programme and have completed master’s level courses at academic institutions outside the University of Oslo, you may apply to have these courses recognised as part of your degree. Submit the application form and all relevant documentation.
This form applies only to MSc students at the Department of Geosciences.
Bachelor’s students should refer to the recognition pages for the bachelor programmes.