Licenciatura em Geologia para a Sustentabilidade

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology for Sustainability

The Bachelor’s Degree in Geology for Sustainability was designed to train geologists with a clear awareness of the importance of the sustainable prospecting and exploration of natural resources—such as rocks, minerals, and energy sources—essential to the energy transition. It also addresses the responsible management of water and soil, promoting a balanced use of Planet Earth, with the principles of the Circular Economy at its core.

This programme also prepares qualified professionals to identify and prevent natural hazards that may impact society, contributing to more efficient and resilient territorial planning and land management. It stands out from other academic offerings by being aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopting a geoethical perspective as the foundation of both its teaching and research.

Applications 2025/26

Vacancies: 20

Specific exams:

One of the following combinations:
02 Biology and Geology + 19 Mathematics A
02 Biology and Geology + 18 Portuguese

Check the admission requirements here

Course coordinator:

José Carlos Kulberg

lgs.coordenador@fct.unl.pt

Why Choose This Degree?

  • Training aligned with the need for sustainable research and exploration of geological resources
  • Training aligned with the energy transition and the circular economy
  • Training that contributes to environmental and territorial safety, as well as the understanding and mitigation of natural hazards

Program

The program trains professionals with a sustainable vision for the exploration of geological resources. 

Curriculum

Career Opportunities

Industry and Energy:

  • Prospecting and exploration of mineral raw materials (metallic and non-metallic), ornamental stones, and industrial rocks
  • Prospecting, exploration, and protection of groundwater resources
  • Prospecting and exploration of traditional and renewable energy resources for the energy transition

Services:

  • Geological, geotechnical, and geoenvironmental mapping
  • Assessment, characterization, and mitigation of geological hazards
  • Regional and urban planning in central and local public administration

Research:

  • Fundamental and applied research centers in various fields of Geology

Other Careers:

  • Education in Higher Education, Polytechnic, and Secondary School systems
  • Geodiversity outreach, Geoconservation, and promotion of Geotourism for a Sustainable Planet

About the Department of Earth Sciences

The Department of Earth Sciences (DCT) at NOVA FCT constitutes a graduate, postgraduate and research teaching unit, currently organized into 3 scientific areas: Geology, Geological Engineering and Agroindustry.

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