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As you will be knowing that geologist is also known as a Geophysicist, Geohydrologist, Engineering Geologist and Earth Scientist.

What they study?

Geologist studies, earth processes such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, and volcanic eruptions.

Courses:

In India, various universities & Institution offers undergraduate, postgraduate & a doctorate degree in Geology. You can pursue the given courses to make your career as a Geologist.

Undergraduate Courses: (The duration of these courses is three to four years.)

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Geology, Earth science, Environmental science
• Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Geology
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Geology, Earth science, Environmental science

Postgraduate Courses: (It is two year duration courses.)

• Master of Science (M.Sc) in Geology, Applied Geology
• Master of Science (Hons.) in Geology
• Master of Technology in Geology, Applied Geology

Doctoral Courses:

• Ph.D in Geology

Areas of specialization:

• Economic geology
• Geochemistry
• Marine geology
• Engineering geology
• Structural geology
• Volcanology
• Mineralogy
• Geomorphology

Top Recruiters:

• Geological Survey of India (GSI)
• Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
• Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)
• Hindustan Zinc Ltd
• Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC)
• Coal India
• Mineral Exploration Ltd.
• Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
• Salary & Pay Scale

Salary:

In India, the starting salary of the Geologist arises between Rs. 2.5 Lakh to Rs. 3.5 Lacs per annum in both private and public sector.

The salary will be on their proficiency, designation & experience in the particular area. In Government area, Geologist can earn handsome salary package of approx. Rs. 9.5 lakh per year. In abroad, the median salary for Geologist is $91,920.

Remember:

Most of the geologists are self-employed as geological consultants or work with environmental consulting firms. The U.S. Geological Survey or Department of Energy employed the geologists for research and solving problems assignments.

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