Launch your career with our M.Sc. Applied Geology program. Experienced faculty, hands-on learning, and industry connections.
MSc in Applied Geology equips graduates with practical skills and knowledge for geological exploration, mining, and environmental industries. Here are some of the careers the post-graduates can pursue:
● Geologist In The Mining Industry
● Exploration Geologist For Oil And Gas Companies
● Environmental Consultant
● Geotechnical Engineer
● Hydrogeologist
● Geological Surveyor
● Research And Development Scientist In Academia Or Industry
● Petrophysicist In The Oil And Gas Industry
● Geochemist In The Mining Or Environmental Industry
● GIS Specialist
The curriculum of M.Sc Applied Geology includes courses in Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics and Remote Sensing. Moreover, it contains specialized studies in Ore Geology, Mineral Economics, and Petrophysics. The program also includes a research project or dissertation.
The following are some highlights of the essential parts of the program:
First Year:
Advanced Mineralogy and Crystallography: This course covers the study of minerals, their physical and chemical properties, crystal structures, and identification using various analytical techniques.
Structural Geology and Tectonics: This course focuses on the deformation of rocks and the formation of geological structures, such as faults, folds, and thrusts, and their interpretation in terms of plate tectonics.
Geochemistry and Isotope Geology: This course covers the study of the chemical composition of rocks and minerals, and the use of isotopes to understand geological processes and the evolution of the Earth.
Petrology and Petrography: This course focuses on rocks, their classification, and their origin and evolution.
Applied Geophysics and Seismology: This course covers the use of geophysical methods to study the Earth’s interior, including seismic waves, gravity, and magnetic, and electrical methods.
Remote Sensing and GIS: This course focuses on using remote sensing techniques and geographic information systems (GIS) for mapping, analysis, and interpretation of geological data.
Second Year:
Ore Geology and Mineral Economics: This course covers the formation and distribution of mineral deposits, mining methods, and the economic evaluation of mineral resources.
Python for Geosciences: This course introduces students to the Python programming language and its applications in geosciences, including data analysis, visualization, and modeling.
Thermodynamics and Metamorphic Petrology: It covers the physical and chemical properties of rocks and minerals at high temperatures and pressures and the processes of metamorphism and deformation.
Petrophysics: This course covers the study of the physical properties of rocks and their relationship to fluid flow in the subsurface, including porosity, permeability, and acoustic properties.
Project Work/Dissertation: Students need to undertake a research project or dissertation in a specific area of applied Geology, under the supervision of a faculty member.