Objectives and competences

The main objective of this course is to introduce the use of data-science-related technology and geographic information systems (GIS) specifically in the field of hydrogeology. In addition, secondary objectives including learning how to design, create and manage related databases, use geological data analysis tools, and manage and analyse large volumes of hydrogeological and hydrochemical data. This 5-credit course is taught over 4-5 months, with synchronous streaming/face-to-face classes.

This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateAdvanced university course
Faculty or schoolFacultat de Ciències de la Terra
Branch of knowledge
  • Earth sciences
  • Environmental sciences and ecology
Mode of deliveryBlended
Credits5
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionSpanish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 694,44 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)Yes
Start of teaching period29/09/2025
End of teaching period15/02/2026
E-mailmt.hidrogeologia.modelitzacio@ub.edu
Master's degree course homepage https://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencias-tierra/master-propio-hidrogeologia
ManagmentSoler Gil, Albert
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationNo

Objectives and competences

Objectives

Introduce the use of GIS (geographical information systems) technology and tools specifically in the field of hydrogeology.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

- University degree holders:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture in civil, industrial, chemical, environmental, forestry, mining and agricultural areas.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, physical, biological or geological sciences.
- Advanced engineering or architecture degree in civil, industrial, chemical, environmental, forestry, mining and agricultural areas.
- Technical degree or diploma in environmental, chemical, physical, biological or geological sciences.

Other qualifications: the body responsible for the master's degree will analyse the academic records of candidates who apply with a qualification other than those listed above.

Access requirements and conditions

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Ciències de la Terra
C/ Martí i Franqués s/n

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmt.hidrogeologia.modelitzacio@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencias-tierra/master-propio-hidrogeologia
Telephone934021336
ObservationsEls períodes de presencialitat o activitats sincròniques són, fonamentalment, a la tarda i, puntualment, al matí.

Further information


AddressFacultat de Ciències de la Terra
C/ Martí i Franqués s/n

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmt.hidrogeologia.modelitzacio@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.ub.edu/portal/web/ciencias-tierra/master-propio-hidrogeologia
Telephone934021336
ObservationsEls períodes de presencialitat o activitats sincròniques són, fonamentalment, a la tarda i, puntualment, al matí.

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