Geology is the study of the solid aspect of our planet. These are the rocks that make up the earth’s crust. It also looks at how the Earth’s surface changes over time. It investigates the earth’s history and physical structure, as well as the chemical and physical qualities of materials found beneath the Earth’s surface. Minerals, water and gas are among them. The contemporary definition of geology encompasses hydrology and atmospheric sciences, making it an important component of integrated Earth System Science and the wider planetary sciences.

Physics, math, chemistry, geography and biology are all closely tied to geology. Geology students identify and assess environmental problems and attempt to propose solutions to prevent or minimise them. Students receive practical experience in addition to the theoretical understanding. Because geology tries to examine the evolutionary history of our planet while also integrating various other academic areas, its scope is quite broad. This broadens its areas of specialisation as well as its employability.

Study Levels:

Colleges and universities all throughout the world offer geology degrees at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The study levels include

These study levels include:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geology
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geography
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Earth Sciences
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geosciences
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geophysics
• Master of Science (MSc) in Hydrogeology
• Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Environmental Hazards
• Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Geology and Contamination
• Master of Science (MSc) in Geophysical Engineering
• Master of Science (MSc) in Geophysics
• Master of Science (MSc) in Geological Sciences
• Master of Arts (MA) in Geology
• PhD

Specialisation:

Students studying Geology can choose from the following specialisations:

• Geomatics Engineering
• Petroleum Geoscience

• Civil and Geoenvironmental Engineering
• Bio geology
• Marine Geology
• Geophysics
• Geodynamics
• Geoarchaeology
• Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Mining Geology

• Geoenvironmental Studies
• Engineering Geology
• Hydrogeology
• Geospatial Technologies
• Geomatics
• Applied Petroleum Geoscience
• Paleobiology
• Petroleum Geology
• Geotechnical and Hydraulic Engineering
• Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
• Geological Resources
• Geodesy and Geoinformation
• GIS and Remote Sensing
• Paleontology
• Geological Research

Employability:

Geology is an interdisciplinary science that studies the earth’s evolutionary history by combining Chemistry, Physics and Biology. As a result, its employability is vast and graduates with a degree in Geology can work in a variety of government and private organisations. There are numerous national and international organisations that provide excellent work prospects for graduates in this area. The types of jobs available in India are:

• Geologist
• Senior Mining Geologist
• Deputy Manager – Geology
• Geologist/ Environmental Scientist
• Staff Environmental Geologist/Hydrogeologist
• Mining Geologist
• Geologist (Hydro)
• GSI Assistant Geophysicist
• Geologist Executive
• Development Geologists
• Exploration Geologist

The types of jobs available abroad for a person pursuing Geology are:

• Geologist
• Geo-Hydrologist
• Paleontologist
• Geophysicist
• Petroleum Geologist
• Marine Geologist
• Geochemist
• Geobiologist
• Engineering Geologist
• Wellsite Geologist
• Hydrographic Surveyor
• Mudlogger
• Drilling Engineer
• Mineral Surveyor
• Quarry Manager
• Sustainability Consultant
• Environmental Engineer

The organisations that recruit geologist are as follows:

• Geological Survey of India (GSI)
• Directorate of Geology and Mining (DGM)
• NALCO
• State Mining Corporation
• Oil and Natural gas corporation Ltd. (ONGC)
• American Association of Petroleum Geologists
• American Geological Institute
• Canadian Geophysical Union
• European Geophysical Union
• Geological Society of America
• Geological Society of London
• International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics
• Paleontological Society