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economic cycle for this sector of activity), university courses in France kept their geologist training capacities practically operational. This aspect, which differentiates
us from many countries, in Europe in particular (Great Britain for instance, despite
its strong industry in this field and the global scope of activity composed by the
countries of the Commonwealth), is no doubt due to the national and public nature
of our university system, providing it with stability over time. We shall therefore
refrain from jumping to all hasty conclusions in this field, reproducing situations
which specifically concern Anglo-Saxon countries (Australia, United States, Great
Britain, Canada), which are today confronted with a real shortage of technical executives in the field of geosciences and are currently largely calling upon a trained
workforce from Europe in particular (France and Germany among others).
Courses: A Review
Geoscience courses are on offer in almost all university establishments in France
(including French overseas territories) and for all levels of qualifications.
BTS Nancy and IUT
The Brevet de techniciensupérieur (higher technical diploma, BTS) in applied geology is offered at ENSG (see below) and LycéeLoritz in Nancy. It is a 2-year course
and includes an 8-week work placement.
Several technological university institutes or IUTs specialised in civil engineering, geomechanics, resources and the environment offer a range of vocational training courses, in addition to the 2-year diploma courses in geosciences. These courses
are offered across France and are today linked to universities.
Degree and Masters Courses
Today, France has a very wide range of geoscience courses. They are spread across
35 universities and 48 Masters courses. The specialisations taught cover the whole
spectrum of geosciences, whether in the field of knowledge of the Earth system or
the technological applications and mineral, energy and environmental resources associated with it.
Specialised Marine Geoscience Courses
In marine geosciences, the number of specialised courses is relatively low.
7 Training Organisations and Establishments in France and Europe
economic cycle for this sector of activity), university courses in France kept their geologist training capacities practically operational. This aspect, which differentiates
us from many countries, in Europe in particular (Great Britain for instance, despite
its strong industry in this field and the global scope of activity composed by the
countries of the Commonwealth), is no doubt due to the national and public nature
of our university system, providing it with stability over time. We shall therefore
refrain from jumping to all hasty conclusions in this field, reproducing situations
which specifically concern Anglo-Saxon countries (Australia, United States, Great
Britain, Canada), which are today confronted with a real shortage of technical executives in the field of geosciences and are currently largely calling upon a trained
workforce from Europe in particular (France and Germany among others).
Courses: A Review
Geoscience courses are on offer in almost all university establishments in France
(including French overseas territories) and for all levels of qualifications.
BTS Nancy and IUT
The Brevet de techniciensupérieur (higher technical diploma, BTS) in applied geology is offered at ENSG (see below) and LycéeLoritz in Nancy. It is a 2-year course
and includes an 8-week work placement.
Several technological university institutes or IUTs specialised in civil engineering, geomechanics, resources and the environment offer a range of vocational training courses, in addition to the 2-year diploma courses in geosciences. These courses
are offered across France and are today linked to universities.
Degree and Masters Courses
Today, France has a very wide range of geoscience courses. They are spread across
35 universities and 48 Masters courses. The specialisations taught cover the whole
spectrum of geosciences, whether in the field of knowledge of the Earth system or
the technological applications and mineral, energy and environmental resources associated with it.
Specialised Marine Geoscience Courses
In marine geosciences, the number of specialised courses is relatively low.
7 Training Organisations and Establishments in France and Europe