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BA/BS in Licence Sciences de la terre

Poitiers University

Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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BA/BS in Licence Sciences de la terre is a bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences & Geology programme taught at Poitiers University in Poitiers, France. The programme runs for 3 years. It carries 180.0 credits (ECTS).

At a glance

Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Field: Earth Sciences & Geology
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: formations.univ-poitiers.fr ·

Program details

Overview

The Licence Sciences de la Terre is a three-year geosciences degree that also covers some life-science areas. It spans mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, palaeontology, hydrology, soil science, cartography, geochemistry and tectonics. It has a common core followed by progressive specialisation into a disciplinary L3 track of the same name, and it is worth 180 ECTS credits. The programme runs over six semesters of 30 ECTS each, with four disciplinary units per semester and transversal units. Students build a scientific base in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry and computing, and teaching totals 1500 to 1600 hours per student. Applicants with a BTS or IUT diploma, or from a foreign university under the Campus France scheme, are admitted on file.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Baccalauréat or equivalent required. BTS, IUT and Campus France applicants are admitted on file. Students who left PACES are admitted into semester 2. Adults may apply through VAPP or VAE.

About Poitiers University

Type: University
Control: Public
Students: 28,000
Programs: 279
Location: Poitiers, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Licence Sciences de la terre award?

Poitiers University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Earth Sciences & Geology on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Licence Sciences de la terre take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

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