Geology is the study of earth and other related matters. The course offers a lot of higher study options as well as career opportunities to qualified candidates. Students after pursuing Geology course can find a lot of opportunities both in India as well as abroad.

Courses offered in Geology

The subject offers a lot of study options to interested ones. The subject offers diploma, degree, master’s degree and research facilities through different Colleges and Universities. The main objective of these courses in applied geology is to make students aware about the geological landscape and the way by which it can be utilized effectively. The subject concentrates on the traditional aspects of Geology and how it should be utilized for the betterment of the humanity. Different Courses offered in Geology are mentioned below

• Diploma of Associateship in Applied Geology
• Bachelor of Science in Geography
• Bachelor of Science in Geology
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geology
• Master of Philosophy in Applied Geology
• Master of Philosophy in Geology
• Master of Science in Earth Science & Resource Management
• Master of Science in Geological Sciences
• Master of Science in Geology
• Master of Science & Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy in Geological Sciences
• Doctor of Philosophy in Geology

Apart from offering a variety of courses, the subject helps an individual to have a variety of specializations. Different specializations in Geology include

• Economic Geology
• Hydrogeology
• Geomorphology
• Geological Engineering
• Mineralogy
• Petrology
• Planetology
• Remote Sensing
• Sedimentology
• Structural Geology

By this study student can come to know about different topics on

• Fundamentals of Geology
• Crystallography & Mineralogy
• Principles of Stratigraphy and Sedimentation
• Practical Knowledge on Geology

Career Perspectives

After pursuing different courses in Geology, students can find job opportunities in government agencies, private and other non profit organizations. Job profile of geologist may include field work along with office works. Higher studies in the related area help them work in various supervisory positions, in research projects or as lectures in Universities. Higher studies help to improve the demand of the candidate to obtain a prestigious job along with good remuneration packages. A graduate in Geology can work as

• Researcher
• Teacher
• Seismologist
• Meteorologist
• Oceanographer
• Geological Advisor
• Development Geologist
• Onshore Well-site Geologist
• Technical Sales Manager
• Geological Tunnel Design Manager
• Small Hydro Power Business Leader
• Completions Technologist
• Head of Wind Resource Assessment
• Processing Geophysicist
• Those who have successfully completed the course can find job opportunities in
• Natural Resource Companies
• Environmental Consulting Companies
• Laboratories
• Educational Institutes
• Research Agencies
• Construction Companies
• Geological Surveys
• Meteorological Departments

This course is in demand nowadays as it offers a lot of opportunities for individuals to shape their career and to earn a good remuneration.