byDinesh
Updated on - 12 Aug, 2024
M.Sc. Applied Geology is a postgraduate program that takes 2 years to complete and helps to develop an understanding of various branches of geology that are Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology, Mineral Exploration, Petroleum Geology and Geophysics. It seeks to prepare students for post graduate studies and/or real life professional jobs in the scientific and technical field by providing them with specialized scientific, technical, analytical, and computational knowledge.
Some of the key topic areas that are taught to students in higher academic levels are earth materials, geological mapping, structural geology, economic geology and hydrology, petrology, geomorphology, geological modeling techniques, remote sensing, GIS, geo statistics, etc. Apart from this, students are encouraged to undertake research projects and defend dissertations at the end of the program. Apart from this, many institutes also provide the opportunity to intern for better industry experience.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science in Applied Geology |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field with minimum 50% marks |
| Top Colleges | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Andhra University |
| Entrance Exam | GATE, JAM, IIT JAM, DUET, JNU Entrance Exam |
1. Pass in Bachelors Degree in Science with Geology / Applied Geology/ Earth Science as one of the subjects with minimum 50% marks in aggregate including all the years / semesters for General Category candidates and 45% marks in aggregate for SC/ST/OBC Category candidates.
2. The final year undergraduate students pursuing their bachelor’s degree are also permitted to apply for the programme. Their admission will be based on qualifying exam and obtaining the minimum of 50% (45% in case of reserved category).
3. Candidates who have completed their post graduation in geology are eligible for this post however should possess the following: Those who have appeared for qualifying examinations such as JAM, CSIR-UGC NET, GATE or any other national level test having geology as the subject are preferable. The following is a brief list of universities that provide certain relaxation in admission criteria for students who qualified any one of these exams.
4. It’s interesting to note that the work experience in the relevant field is considered at the time of admission. Industry/research experience is also considered an advantage.
5. IELTS/TOEFL is essential in the university, especially for international students who wish to attain higher education. Minimum marks required have been defined by the respective institutes.
6. He/She also undergoes an admission test and/or interview to be selected for admission to that university.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Economic Geology | Ore deposits, mineral resources, economic evaluation, mining methods |
| Environmental Geology | Environmental impact assessment, geochemistry, hydrogeology, waste management |
| Geochemistry | Geochemical cycles, thermodynamics, geochemical analysis, isotope geology |
| Geophysics | Seismology, gravity and magnetic methods, electrical and electromagnetic methods, geophysical data analysis |
| Structural Geology | Tectonics, rock mechanics, structural analysis, geological mapping |
| Sedimentology | Sedimentary processes, sedimentary rocks, depositional environments, sequence stratigraphy |
| Hydrogeology | Groundwater flow, aquifer systems, water quality, hydrogeological modeling |
| Remote Sensing and GIS | Remote sensing principles, GIS applications, satellite imagery, spatial analysis |
| Research Methodology | Research design, data analysis, statistical methods, scientific writing |
| Fieldwork and Project | Field mapping, geological mapping, project work, research project |
| Specialization | Frequent Positions | Annual Income |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Geology | Engineering Geologist, Geotechnical Engineer | 73000 |
| Environment Geology | Environmental Geologist, Hydrogeologist | 67000 |
| Geological Exploration | Geological Explorer, Mineral Resource Geologist | 92000 |
| Earth Sciences | Geophysicist, Seismologist | 83,000 |
| Hydrogeology | Hydrogeologist, Groundwater Modeler | 70000 |
| Commensalism | Minerals Processing Engineer, Assay Manager | 77000 |
| Petroleum Geology | Petroleum Geologist & Petrophysicist | 110000 |
| Sedimentology | Sedimentologist, Reservoir Characterization Geologist | 68,000 |
| Geotechnical Engineering | Geotechnical Engineer, Structural Geologist | 90 000 |
| Volcanology | Research Volcanologist, Natural Hazards Analyst | 62,000 |