Course Overview
Geology - studying the earth beneath our feet and it’s fascinating 4.5 billion years of history, from volcanoes and earthquakes to dinosaurs and ancient rivers - is central to our transition to a sustainable future. the bsc geology programme provides you with the skills you need to explore the processes that have shaped the earth and its surface and subsurface environments through time, equipping you with powers to address the major modern world challenges, from climate change to sustainable energy, and from water security to natural disasters.
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Career
Geology graduates can enter careers directly related to the earth sciences, including finding and maintaining water resources (hydrogeology), energy (including for example geothermal, moving us to a sustainable future), mining (including for the precious metals needed in all modern technology, and for noble gases needed for medical equipment), and environmental management. as scientists equipped to cope with uncertainty and absence of data, geologists are also sought for their transferable skills and knowledge, for example, in the financial sector.
Work while you study
You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.
Partnerships
Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Aberdeen has partnerships with the following companies:
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Overview
The University of Aberdeen is a prestigious institution that has been providing high-quality education for over 500 years. It has a reputation for excellent education and research programs, with five Nobel Prize winners associated with it. Learn more about university.
Key factors
University Ranking
Ranked 16 in Earth Sciences
Graduate Employability
Ranked 251-300
Student Satisfaction
Ranked 9
Immigration
International students who plan to study in the UK need a visa, called a "Student VISA". You can apply for a "Student Visa" no earlier than six months before the start of your course. In general, you will receive a decision about your visa within three weeks. The length of your visa depends on the length of your studies, you can usually stay in the UK for up to 5 years.
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