BSc + MSc Earth Sciences

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Bachelor of Science + Master of Science in Earth Sciences

Duration

5 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) or Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Earth Science is a combined-level degree program. The Integrated Earth Sciences is a five-year Master's degree program designed to give a thorough and rigorous education in all elements of Earth Sciences, as well as the chance to engage with personnel at the forefront of scientific research. It allows you to study Geology, Environmental Geosciences, or Geophysics with Geology or Geoscience for the first three years, followed by a detailed independent research project in the field of your choice for the next two years.

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Eligibility

  • The aspiring students must have qualified for their 10+2 examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.
  • The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or equivalent at their Intermediate level.

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Syllabus

Syllabus of Earth Science course as prescribed by various Colleges and Universities.

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects to Study

1

Earth System Science

2

Geomorphology and Photogeology

3

Inorganic Chemistry

4

Mathematics

5

Mineralogy & Crystallography

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-II

1

Geostatistics

2

Physics

3

Paleontology

4

Physical Chemistry

5

Sedimentology

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-III

1

Earth and Climate

2

Igneous Petrology

3

Metamorphic Petrology

4

Physics

5

Principles of Structural Geology

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-IV

1

Economic Geology

2

Engineering Geology

3

Environmental Geosciences

4

Geology of India

5

Remote sensing and GIS

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-V

1

Coal and Petroleum Geology

2

Computer Applications in Geosciences

3

Evolution of Life Through Time

4

Geophysics

5

Hydrogeology

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-VI

1

(Any Two)

  • Applied River Science
  • Exploration Geology
  • Earth Energy Resources
  • Introduction to Geochemistry
  • Quaternary Geology and Palaeoclimate

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-VII

1

Deformation, Rheology, and Tectonics

2

Earth Surface Processes

3

Mineral Sciences

4

Sedimentary Environment and Basin Analysis

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-VIII

1

Geochemistry

2

Groundwater Sciences

3

Igneous Petrogenesis and Lithospheric Evolution

4

Metamorphic Phase Equilibria and Origins

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-IX

1

Dissertation Phase-I

2

(Any Two)

  • Applied Stratigraphy
  • Analytical Methods in Geosciences
  • Micropaleontology and Oceanography
  • Methods and Processes in Vertebrate Paleontology
  • Ore Geology and Mineral Economics
  • Water Resources Management

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Semester-X

1

Final Dissertation

2

(Any Two)

  • Applied Geophysics
  • Earthquake Geology and Seismotectonics
  • Natural Hazards and Disaster Management
  • Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
  • Tectonic Geomorphology

 

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) College

  • Delhi University, Delhi

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Course Suitability

  • In addition to advanced essential skills training, the Integrated MSc in Earth Sciences program includes a significant amount of autonomous (and group) project work that will immerse you in high-level quantitative studies.

How is the BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Course Beneficial?

  • It is appropriate if you have a strong interest in Earth Sciences research; alumni from this program have received Ph.D. research jobs at top universities throughout the world.

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Employment Areas

  • Government / Private Sectors
  • Educational Institutions
  • IT Firms

BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences) Job Types

  • Environmental Scientist
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Groundwater Specialist
  • Marine Geologist
  • Mining / Marine Engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Remote Sensing Specialist

Advanced Course in BSc + MSc (Earth Sciences)

  • PhD