Bachelor of Science in Geology is a 3-years undergraduate program in geology. The curriculum of B.Sc. Geology divides into six semesters. Geology is a science which includes the study of earth, its shape, changes, evolution, climate, geographical areas etc.
- Many colleges and universities offer B.Sc. Geology. This course can be studied either regularly or on a distance basis.
- B.Sc. Geology includes both theory, practical and fieldwork sections.
- Students who join the program should have excellent communication skills, appropriate handling of qualitative as well as quantitative techniques.
- By studying the graduation program on gets a keen knowledge about the various environment, environmental problems which help them to carry out useful functions in their daily life.
- After completing the course, the students can go for higher education programs such as M.Sc., MPhil and PhD courses.
- If they want to start a career, graduates can have a wide choice of job opportunities in both the private and public sectors.
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Highlights of the Course
| Degree | Bachelors |
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science in Geology |
| Duration | 3 Years. |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Employment Areas | School, Colleges & Universities Oil Companies Research Labs Content Writing (geology) |
| Job Type | Senior User Experience Designer, Operations Manager, Risk Analyst |
Type of the Course
B.Sc. Geology is an undergraduate program in Geology.
Duration of the Course
Duration of B.Sc. Geology is 3-years with six semesters.
Eligibility of the Course
- The student should pass 12th class examination with an aggregate mark of 50% in science stream from any recognised institution.
- Some institution may conduct entrance examination for the admission purpose.
Syllabus of the Course
| SEMESTERS | TOPICS |
| Semester I | Communicative English GE-I Earth System Science Mineral Science |
| Semester II | Environmental Science Elements of Geochemistry GE-II Structural Geology |
| Semester III | Igneous Petrology GE-III Palaeontology Sedimentary Petrology Field Work-I |
| Semester IV | Hydrogeology Metamorphic Petrology GE-IV Stratigraphic Principles and Indian Stratigraphy Field Work-II |
| Semester V | Geomorphology Economic Geology Elective -1 Elective- 2 |
| Semester VI | Remote Sensing and GIS Engineering Geology Elective -3 Elective -4 |
Career prospects of B.Sc. Geology
The students who are interested in the subject matter of Geology can go for higher education programs offered by various universities and colleges.
Higher Education programs
- M.Sc. (Geology)
- M.Phil. (Geology)
- PhD (Geology)
Employment Areas
- School, Colleges & Universities
- Oil Companies
- Research Labs
- Content Writing (geology)
Job Type
- The graduates in Geology can work as a Geologist who have to study the different components that make up the structure of the earth and other terrestrial planets.
- Hydrologist is another job type where they have to monitor and analyse the flow of underground water.
- Graduates can also work as a Palaeontologist who studies the fossils of extinct flora and fauna species.
- The aspirants can work as Mine Supervisors where they have to manage and conduct the mine activities.
- Marine Geologist has to study the areas affected by marines, Coastal regions, under ocean ground, etc.
- By completing the graduation, the students can pursue a higher qualification and thereby choose their career in the teaching profession.
- Environmental Consultant works to undergo the Environmental assessment and works on environmental issues like pollution, natural resource contamination etc.
The other job types
- Technical Analyst
- Manager – Geology
- Project Assistant/Project Fellow
- Head – Mine Planning
- Deputy Adviser (Minerals)
- Executive Trainee – Geology
- Manager – Marketing
- Research Associate
- Assist. Soil Scientist
Main Recruiters
- · Geological Survey of India (GSI)
- · GSPC
- · Institute of Himalayan Geology
- · National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI)
- · National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
- · NMDC
- · Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- · Oil India Limited (OIL)
- · Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
- · Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
- · Schlumberger