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Careers in Geology

Overview: The science that deals with the study of earth, its composition and process, its history, environment, minerals etc. is called Geology. Mineralogy, structural geology, geomorphology, planet logy, geological engineering etc. are all branches of Geology. Geologists play an important role in exploring the mineral wealth and natural resources. As a Geologist, one’s main functions would be to assess natural disasters, its effects on environment, to explore the areas where mineral fields, oil and natural gas fields etc. are found, under-water resources etc. One has to assess whether the conditions in particular areas are suitable for laying railway lines, construction of roads, bridges, buildings etc. Geologists have to explore natural resources deep in the sea as well. Their services are also important for oil explorations. They have to assess the quality of soil by conducting geo-physical and geo-chemical tests. Construction of reservoirs, roads, bridges, underground tunnels etc. is based on the report of the geologist about the density of the earth. Area of Specialisation Mineralogy/Petrology Sedimentology Geochemistry Micropaleontology Petroleum Geology Marine Geology Structural Geology Regional Tectonics Engineering/Hydro Geology Where to Study: University of Karachi, Karachi   http://www.uok.edu.pk BS in Geology - 4 years MSc in Geology - 1- 2 years Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Bahria University, Karachi and Islamabad http://www.bahria.edu.pk BSc (hons) in Geology - 4 years BSc (hons) in Geophysics– 4 years Department of Geology, Federal Urdu University of Art, Science and Technology,  Karachi http://www.fuuast.edu.pk BSc in Geology– 4 years MSc in Geology - 2 years Specialisation a. Exploration and Well logging Technique b. Geochemistry c. Sedimentology d. Engineering geology/Hydro geology e. Oceanography and Marine Geology f. Exploration Geophysics g. Economic Geology Institute of Geology, University of the Punjab, Lahore http://www.pu.edu.pk BSc (hons) in Geology - 4 years MSc in Geology - 1.5 years Department of Geology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar http://www.upesh.edu.pk BSc (hons) in Geology– 4 years MSc in Geology - 2 years Specialisation: a. Mineralogy / Petrology b. Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum c. Geology d. Sedimentation e. Environmental geology f. Marine Geology g. Structural Geology Prospects: Geology graduates can work with any of the following; Oil and gas exploration companies Government organisation Geological Survey of Pakistan Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) Pakistan Atomic energy commission Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Ministry of petroleum (Petroleum cell) Hub Co power project Pakistan Steel SUPARCO Ceramic Industries Geo Science Cement companies Universities Go to Back / Go to Next / Go to Main