BSc (with Honors) in Earth Science
Key Points
Earth Science investigates the functioning, development, and use of the Earth’s physical environment and involves the study of its atmosphere and oceans, its surface processes, and its crust and interior. It also involves the study of the Earth’s natural and physical resources and incorporates interdisciplinary themes from the traditional disciplines of geography, geology, geophysics, oceanography, and biological sciences.
Program description
The course focuses on applying knowledge of these disciplines to understand and solve problems. The growth of the subject has responded to the changing demands of the industry and the practical needs of interdisciplinary scientific research, along with the needs that arise from a greater community awareness of the Earth, environmental stresses and patterns of change. </ span>
Earth scientists are involved in a variety of environmentally-based careers that draw on their extensive laboratory and computer skills and experience.
Career options
Las carreras típicas de los graduados en Ciencias de la Tierra incluyen:
- exploración de minerales y agua
- geológico
- topografía geofísica y terrestre
- servicios geotécnicos
- conservación de recursos naturales
- cartografía
- gestión y planificación
- oceanografía y ciencias marinas
Muchas habilidades transferibles también se fomentan a través de diferentes enfoques de aprendizaje, incluido el pensamiento crítico, la resolución de problemas, la redacción de informes, las presentaciones orales, el análisis estadístico, la investigación independiente y la gestión del tiempo.
Program structure
* The availability of the module may change from year to year
Admission requirements
- As a general requirement, a Bachelor’s Degree / High School Diploma / General Baccalaureate / Professional Degree in a university is required recognized. The following are considered Laboratory Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry and Agricultural Sciences.
- For international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, an officially translated degree will be required.
- IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6 in any component (or its internationally recognized equivalent).
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