Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc (Hons)
Keele University
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Are you curious about how the planet works? Do you have a passion for science? Our Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc will provide you with a contemporary education in geology, with a specialist focus on applied geophysics techniques. Youll develop practical skills and experience through fieldwork and laboratory assignments and benefit from industry work placement opportunities to boost your employability. Geology graduates are highly employable and can embark on careers such as geochemists, ...Read more

Are you curious about how the planet works? Do you have a passion for science? Our Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc will provide you with a contemporary education in geology, with a specialist focus on applied geophysics techniques. Youll develop practical skills and experience through fieldwork and laboratory assignments and benefit from industry work placement opportunities to boost your employability. Geology graduates are highly employable and can embark on careers such as geochemists, geophysicists and seismologists.

Course overview

Harness your enthusiasm for science and learn the skills to tackle some of society's biggest environmental challenges. Keeles Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc programme develops your fundamental geology knowledge and skills while allowing you to gain in-depth expertise in applied geophysics techniques and their practical applications. This prepares you for a dynamic career as a geologist, a profession that is in high demand.

Never studied Geology before? We've designed this programme to provide you with a solid grounding in the subject during year one, laying the foundation for advanced study in years two and three.

Your geology studies will include exploring the Earths origins, the evolution of life, and the exploration, extraction, and management of its natural resources. As an interdisciplinary subject, it draws on geography, environmental science, chemistry, biology, and physics. You will develop an understanding of Earths and other planets' structures and explore the physical, chemical, and biological processes occurring deep beneath our feet.

The Applied Geophysics elements of the programme will focus on areas such as developing skills in geophysical research, examining the use of geophysics in geotechnics, ground engineering, geoforensics and environmental monitoring.

We place a strong emphasis on developing practical skills, equipping you with the methods and techniques needed for future employment. You will gain hands-on experience using equipment, samples, and digital resources in our state-of-the-art Central Science Labs while gathering, analysing, and interpreting your own research data through residential and one-day field courses. There are study abroad and work placement options, and Keeles campus serves as a ‘living laboratory with 600 acres of natural environment for fieldwork.

Your future career

Geoscientists play a crucial role in tackling global challenges and supporting the UNs Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement. Geology graduates are in high demand for their sub-surface knowledge and geoscientific skills, essential for addressing these goals and climate agreements.

Your accredited degree can give you a head start by reducing the required years of experience for chartered status.

Studying our Geology (Applied Geophysics) BSc could lead to careers as a:

Geologist

Geophysicist

Geochemist

Exploration Geologist

Geological Engineer

Survey Geologist

Geophysicist

Volcanologist

Seismologist

Geochemist

Teacher

Geological Surveyor

Geotechnical Engineer

Hydrogeologist

Foundation year

Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.

This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.

Duration of study: 3 years / 4 years with international or placement year

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Hannah
15 Feb 24

There are unique degree courses which makes it an appealing University to apply to. It could be improved by giving more funding to sport so we can afford coaches and perform at a..Read more

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15 Feb 24

Coursemates are great. Halls are a bit bad..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£17,700 per year

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£17,700 per year

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Accommodation- Standard Shared Halls £117.46

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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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