BS Geological Engineering

The bachelor of sciences (BS) in Geological Engineering is a 4  year degree program accredited by the Higher Education Commission. The Pakistan Engineering Council and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan have recognized the program in geological engineering as being of high quality. It is intended for students who have the aptitude to grasp engineering fundamentals while also having the interest to apply their engineering knowledge in the context of the physical earth. The curriculum focuses on the applications of geosciences and the advancement of technology in the context of understanding and protecting the Earth and its resources. The curriculum for the bachelor's degree program has been developed with the needs of both the local and international audiences in mind. A bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering serves as the foundation for a variety of vocations that are concerned with the relationship of humans and the earth.

Core Courses

  • Applied Thermodynamics
  • Mineralogy and Petrology
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Physical Geology
  • Structural Geology and Stratigraphy
  • Workshop Practice
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Physical and Industrial Chemistry
  • Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry

Eligibility Criteria

  • F.Sc (Pre-Engineering)/Equivalent qualification from any recognized board or equivalent with at least 60% marks.
  • Passing marks in entry test.

Scope

For geologists, there are numerous work alternatives available in Pakistan.  A geologist may also be able to find employment in areas such as mining, oil and gas extraction, minerals extraction, and water resource extraction. The following are some of the most prominent industries that employ geologists:

  • Geological Technologist
  • Geochemist
  • Geophysicist
  • Engineering Geologist
  • Geoscientist
  • Hydrogeologist

There are certain Companies that are involved in the offering jobs in  oil and mining industries. Additionally, students who have a degree in geology and earth science can pursue careers as geographers, oceanographers, geologists, meteorologists, seismologists, completions technologists, processing geophysicists, and researchers, among other things. In the United States, there are also opportunities to work as a geologist and geophysicist, an engineering and environmental geologist, or a government scientist for the United States Geological Survey, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NASA.

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