Bachelor of Science [B.Sc.] {Hons.} (Geology) Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary 2023

B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology is a 3-year graduate course, eligibility to which is a 10 + 2 or equivalent examination in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry in any board throughout the country. The student should have also secured a minimum of 50% in the 10+2 examinations to be eligibile for the course. 

Some of the main institutes that offer B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology are:

• Banaras Hindu University - Varanasi
• Panjab University - Chandigarh
• Presidency University – Kolkata
• Sri Krishnadevaraya University - Ananthapur

The fee for the course varies between INR 5000 and 1.5 Lacs in India.

The course is a basic course in the field of Geology. Some of the specializations that the course offers are economic geology, Hydrogeology, geomorphology, Geological Engineering, Mineralogy, Petrology, Planetology, Remote Sensing, Sedimentology and Structural Geology. The course is a mandate for delving further into the study of the said topics and also for pursuing M.Sc. in Geology.       

Graduates of B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology have a wide range of job opportunities like  Government organizations, Waterboards, Coal Organizations, government Agencies, research Organizations, Surveys, Laboratories, Meteorological departments, Educational Organizations etc. The opportunities are not limited to the said fields. Once completed, the graduate may pursue further studies or may take up said job opportunities associated. The average salary for a fresher ranges between INR 4 – 5 LPA and increases with experience and knowledge.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology: Career Prospects

Career prospects of a historian and archivists are many depending on the level of expertise and inclination of practice. They are hired for profiles from cashiers to sales managers. The average salary is between INR 4 – 5 LPA. The employment areas are among Government organizations, Water boards, Coal Organizations, government Agencies, research Organizations, Surveys, Laboratories, Meteorological departments, Educational Organizations etc.

The job profiles for these positions range as Associate or Assistant Professor, Development geologist, Tunnel design manager, geological advisor, meteorologist, oceanographer, Seismologist, site geologist, research associate or scientist etc.

The compensation and salaries for these individual jobs are very area specific and also organization or sector specific depending on the expertise and level of operation.

Advance courses in Geology after B.Sc. (Hons.) Geology:

• M.Sc. In Geology        
• Ph.D. In Geology

Job Profile	Job Description	Average annual salary
Meteorologist	Meteorologist predict the weather and study the causes of particular weather conditions using information obtained from the land, sea and upper atmosphere. You'll need to use computerized and mathematical models to make short and long-range forecasts concerning weather and climate patterns.	2 – 3 LPA
Seismologist	Seismology is the study of earthquakes, their formation and the factors causing tremors and seismic movements. Geophysicists and field seismologists have similar objectives.	4 – 5 LPA
Geologist	Study composition, structure, and history of the earth's crust; examine rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine the sequence of processes affecting the development of the earth; apply knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to explain these phenomena and to help locate minerals.	4 – 5 LPA
Professor in geology	Teaches courses in the discipline area of geology and earth sciences. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field.	5 - 6 LPA
Oceanographer	Oceanographer's job duties vary based on the particular specialization of the oceanographer. A biological oceanographer examines plants, microbes and animals. Physical oceanographers study attributes of the ocean like temperature, waves, currents and tides. Chemical oceanographers look at the chemical properties of the ocean along with its interaction with the rest of the environment. Finally, geological oceanographers research the ocean floor itself.	4 – 5 LPA
Geoscientists	Geoscientists study the physical aspects of the Earth, such as its composition, structure, and processes, to learn about its past, present, and future.	5 - 6 LPA
Tunnel design manager	As a Tunnel design manager you will be responsible for planning, designing and managing tunnel building projects and performing proper research about whether or not a tunnel is viable or the land and the ground thereby can take it.	7- 8 LPA