DOUBLE DIPLOMA Master PAST AND CURRENT GEOENVIRONMENTS* EARTH SCIENCE, SPECIALIZATION PALAEOBIOLOGY** 1 year training in all major aspects of palaeontology Crédits photos : Lille 1 Photothèque Studying in 2 cosmopolitan city in the heart of northern Europe : Villeneuve d’Ascq (France) and Uppsala (Sweden) GOAL AND FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES  A specifically targeted Double MSc Degree in Palaeobiology (similar degrees are not offered elsewhere)  These double degrees will follow a practical research model with topical coursework specifically designed to prepare students for PhD-level study and a successful on-going career in academia or related industrial fields DESCRIPTION  The students will be recruited either by Université Lille 1 or Uppsala Universitet before the beginning of master program for the all duration of master (1st and 2nd year)  The language of the two diplomas is english REGISTRATION AND ENROLMENT FEES  Be a holder of a licence degree (bachelor’s degree) or equivalent diploma in geology, palaeontology or biology (notions of geology expected)  Student should register in both institutions for the all master duration (4 semesters) in order to allow for delivery of a completed double diploma  Student must pay all relevant fees to their home institution only PARTNER UNIVERSITIES * Université Lille 1, UFR des Sciences de la Terre Bâtiment SN5, 59655 Villeneuve d’Ascq Cedex, France ** Uppsala Universitet, Institutionen för geovetenskaper Villavägen 16, 752 36 Uppsala, Sweden UFR Sciences de la Terre TEACHING PROGRAM OF DOUBLE DIPLOMA : PAST AND CURRENT GEOENVIRONMENTS EARTH SCIENCE, SPECIALIZATION PALAEOBIOLOGY A student needs to obtain 30 ECTS (European Credits Transfer System) per semester 1st year : Master 1 • 1st semester For all the students (in Université Lille 1) • 2nd semester For the Uppsala students (in Uppsala Universitet) For the Lille students (in Université Lille 1) Sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy Micropalaeontology and geobiology Advanced bibliographic research Field workshop Professional project Large-scale perturbations of the biosphere (palaeobiology) 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS Principles of palaeobiology Degree project D in Earth science Evolutionnary organismal biology 15 ECTS 15 ECTS 15 ECTS Scientific english Oceanology and palaeoclimatology Environmental geochemistry Advanced tectonics Research training 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS Origin and evolution of life Origin and evolution of the vertebrates Presentation and publication 15 ECTS 15 ECTS optional Degree research project 30 ECTS 2nd year : Master 2 For all the students (in Uppsala Universitet) • 4th semester For all the students (in Université Lille 1 or Uppsala Universitet) CONTACT IN FRANCE Université Lille 1 UFR des Sciences de la Terre Bâtiment SN5 - 59655 Villeneuve d’Ascq Cedex - France Sébastien Clausen [email protected] http://sciences-de-la-terre.univ-lille1.fr http://www.univ-lille1.fr Key-words : palaeontology – palaeoecology – palaeobiology - sedimentary environments - geobiology Février 2013 / UFR Sciences de la Terre – S. Cornil / Crédits photo : Lille 1 Photothèque – UFR Sciences de la Terre • 3rd semester