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University of NeuchâtelMaster of Science in Hydrogeology33Groundwater resources are renewable but limitedand threatened by human activity in the industrial,agricultural and urban environment. Themajors in hydrogeology offered at the Universityof Neuchâtel provide a training that focuses oncurrent problems encountered in the domains ofgroundwater prospecting, exploitation and management.Instructors are hydrogeologists and specialistsfrom a variety of fields in the public andprivate domain.The course can also be attended by part-time candidates:the courses followed the first year can becredited to the second year.SPECIALISATIONCourses are regrouped in the following six modules:• Introduction to Hydrogeology• Quantitative Hydrogeology and Modelling• Hydrogeochemistry and contaminants• Hydrogeological environments• Applied Hydrogeology• Groundwater resources managementPRACTICAL INFORMATIONOrganiser: Institute of Geology and Hydrogeology(IGH), Centre of HydrogeologyECTS credits: 90Duration: 3 semestersBegin: OctoberLanguage: English and FrenchAdmission: Students holding a BSc in Earth Sciencesor Engineering, or a relateddiscipline. Knowledge of both languages(English/French) is essential;French courses are provided fornon-French speaking students priorto start of the course.Applications close: 1st of JuneContact: Carine Erard BrayekTel. +41 (0)32 718 25 27carine.erardbrayek@unine.chFurther information:http://www1.unine.ch/chyn/php/educ_master_en.php1 st sem.2 nd sem.3 rd sem.Obligatory course modules (October to May) (50 ECTS)Specialised topic seminar (2 ECTS)1-month field work and report (8 ECTS)(Seperate field excursions)Master thesis (30 ECTS)