Opportunities in Geology
Geologists study about the earth’s history and how it evolved. Geologists study about the planets and try to predict the possible outcomes. The career opportunities available in geology are many and it can be a very thrilling prospect for people who are dedicated to this field. Besides this, the pay scale will also be very much attractive. More details on the career scopes of Geology available in India are mentioned below.
Courses in Geology
There are graduate and postgraduate course in geology. Students can go for them after they finish their class 12. To join the PG course, students will need to have a graduate degree and pass in the admission test.
Institutions that offer courses in geology
Many top institutions offer students with courses in geology. A few of them comprise of:
- Amravati University
- Anna University
- Calcutta University
- Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University,
- Chaudhary Charan Singh University
- Delhi University
- Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya
- Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya
- Gauhati University
- Goa University
- Madurai Kamaraj University
- Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
- North Eastern Hill University, Shilong
- Patna University
- Sathya Sai Institute
- University of Bombay
- University of Calcutta
Other well known colleges that teach Geology include the Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. The admission to these institutions is done on the basis of an admittance test. The qualification requirements of these institutions will almost be the same.
Career opportunities after Geology
There are numerous areas where a geologist can specialize in. Because of this, the career opportunities available for them are very vast. A career in geology can be classified into 5 groups. Those comprise of:
- General geologist
- Engineering geologist
- Geohydrologist
- Palaeontologist
- Geophysicist
The remuneration of the candidates will differ according to their field of specialization and the firm that has recruited them. One other thing that makes this course very much interesting is the fact that it is challenging. One can make scientific discoveries and meet famous personalities’. They will be able to go for conventions and seminars and share their interests with others.
For entry level jobs, a graduate degree in Geology will suffice. But it will be more beneficial for the aspirants if they have a Masters or doctoral degree. Those who have advanced degrees will be able to apply for supervisory positions or teaching positions with universities. Those who wish to start their own businesses can take up an MBA degree. With this qualification, they can rise to higher positions in the industry they can work in. These positions can be either in administration or research.
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13 Responses to “Opportunities in Geology”
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types of government jobs available with degree in geology
sir i want 2 do b.sc in geology honour’s an i am really vry confused about subsidary subject pls sugest me the bst subject as subsi ….
I have passed BSc in Geology on 2004, now I am as a Branch Manager in Pvt. Life Insurance Company from last 5 years. Now I want to change my job sectore & I want to job in Geology field. Kindly suggest where is option I get job in level of BSc. Also suggest where Universiti is conduct any crospondance courses in MSc Geology or any course equvalant to MSc.
Regards :
Bijesh Pati.
Chaibasa.
scope of geology,after complete bsc in geology.
opportunities in mining geology in india and abrod
pls furnish the names of colleges / universities in india who offer career in geology from FYBSc.
i am an M.Sc. passed in 2007 from H.N.B. garhwal university of Uttarakhand. i am presently worked in an glass ingustry for mining work in roorkee and i want a perfact mining geologist for our future.
please get me some instruction
salary per month after completing M.Sc in geology?
Wheather a bscgeology is enough
for getting a 5digit salaried job or there a need for doing its phd
i want to know about petrolieum technology course and jobs opportunities for girls. thanku.
SIR I WANT ADMISSION IN PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES UNIVERSITY IN DEHARADUN , FOR THAT IN 12TH LEVEL MATH SUBJECT COMPULSORY TO FULL THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR M. Tec IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING COURSE
respected sir,
i am presently studying in FYBSC with geology as one of my subject from pune university and would like to know in which field of geology should i complet my deegre. and presently are there any job oppurtinies in these field. and more is pune universuty one of the best who offers this course. i would like to know more from you about this field.
thanking you
anup
which are the companies are available for jobs in geology?