MSc Applied Geology

Master of Science in Applied Geology

M.Sc (Applied Geology) or Master of Science in Applied Geology is a Post-Graduate Geology course. Geology is a science, which studies the Earth and processes that change the shape and form of the same. Subjects studied under the Masters of Science degree in Applied Geology are physical geology and geomorphology, structural geology and engineering geology, structural geology and engineering geology, crystallography, and mineralogy.

The Master of Science degree program in Applied Geology specializes in the provision of high-quality geotechnical and contaminated land ground investigation and professional services to the property, civil, geotechnical, and environmental sectors. The Master of Science course in Applied Geology covers a wide subject area, which includes Paleontology, Metamorphic Petrology, Sedimentary Petrology, Thermodynamics, Mineralogy, Igneous Petrology, Tectonics, Stratigraphy, and Indian Geology, Ore Petrology, Crystal Optics, Geochemistry, Structural Geology, Solid Earth Geophysics, Statistical Methods in Geology, and X-Ray Crystallography.

M.Sc (Applied Geology) Eligibility

• Students should have passed a bachelor's degree with 60% or equivalent CGPA.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examinations for admission.

M.Sc (Applied Geology) Syllabus

Syllabus of Applied Geology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Sc (Applied Geology) Colleges

• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
• Allahabad University, Allahabad

M.Sc (Applied Geology) Course Suitability

• The course is suitable to understand geological formations, classification, and morphology of rocks, and the importance of the study of geology for civil engineers with regard to founding structures like dams, bridges, buildings, etc.
• The course is also suitable for graduates in earth sciences and related subjects, environmental science and related subjects, mining, civil, processing, and environmental engineering and related subjects.
• They should be able to solve numerical problems using a computer and non-computer-based techniques.
• Applicants should be able to undertake field and laboratory investigations in a responsible and safe manner.

How is M.Sc (Applied Geology) Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial for Vocational and research training, providing an ideal basis for both industrial employment and future research.
• It deals with problems that have a major impact on humans such as geological hazards and environmental problems as well as the management of natural resources.
• The course makes them able to apply knowledge and understanding to complex and multidimensional problems in intelligent manners.
• After passing the course, they can go for both areas such as teaching and further research studies.

M.Sc (Applied Geology) Employment Areas

• Engineering Geology
• Environmental Consultants
• Groundwater
• Geotechnical Consulting

M.Sc (Applied Geology) Job Types

• Assistant Chemist
• Assistant Geologist
• Junior Computer
• ONGC Chair Professor
• Project Assistant

Advanced Courses in M.Sc (Applied Geology)

• M.Phil. (Applied Geology)
• Ph.D. (Geology)