Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam
- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1983
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Geology
Master of Science (M.Sc) Geology
Course
Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam offers MSc Geology, a two-year postgraduate study for those who have passed their graduation in Geology or equivalent course from a recognized university. Geology deals with the study of the solid Earth and the processes of its evolution. Geology analyzes the evidence for the history of life and evolution, plate tectonics, and past climates. The program would help the students in developing critical thinking and problem solving skills.Mahatma Gandhi University curriculum includes topics like igneous petrology, mineralogy-optics and crystallography, metamorphic petrology, sedimentary petrology, economic geology,stratigraphy and palaeontology, structural geology and geo-tectonics, remote sensing and geomorphology,hydrogeology, geochemistry, geophysics and exploration methods,engineering geology and geo-techniques, environmental geology, natural resource management and so on. The candidates after completing the degree could work in educational institutes, oil industry, petroleum and mining industries, industrial sector,business sector, cement industry, and much more. The job roles suitable for the candidates include Customer Relation Officer, Manager, Coordinator, Research Associate, Geologist, Project Manager, Mining Manager, Production Seismologist, Professor and much more.
Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : The candidates must have pass Graduation (B.Sc) from a recognized University
Higher Studies
- M.Phil
Career Opportunities
- Customer Relation Officer
- Manager, Coordinator
- Research Associate
- Geologist
- Project Manager
- Mining Manager
- Production Seismologist
- Professor
