Geology Imperial

Overview

Besides obtaining the core knowledge and skills necessary for a career in the earth science, graduates of the new Geology BSc programme offered at Imperial will gain specialist understanding and practical skills in geological, geochemical and geophysical aspects of planetary science.

Quick Facts:

• The principal challenge facing the world’s growing population is how to maintain sustainable access to the natural resources – water, energy and food – that are necessary for us to enjoy a good quality of life, while protecting the environment.
• The science and engineering behind understanding and solving this challenge lie at the heart of earth science, an interdisciplinary subject which encompasses physics, chemistry, mathematics and other sciences. It can be applied to the study of Earth to give us an understanding of how our planet works, from its internal core, crust and oceans, to the atmosphere and our solar system.
• We also emphasise the development of transferable professional skills such as group working, problem-solving, drawing inferences from incomplete data, IT, and oral and written communication. You can expect a balance between theory and practice, including a variety of field trips in the UK and abroad.
• This bespoke training will ensure that you are well placed to pursue a research careers in planetary science, and will have gained the breadth of knowledge required to undertake a broad range of space-related employment.
• Our three-year BSc degrees are excellent preparation for careers in geosciences and other professions, especially if followed by a relevant MSc and a research degree.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

• Graduate Engineering Geologist, Mott MacDonald

• Risk Consultant, KPMG

• Trainee Field Geophysicist, Oilfield services provider

• Spatial Data Infrastructure team, Global IT and business consulting service

• Research Assistant, National museum

Accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by the Geological Society of London on behalf of the Engineering Council.