Description
Geology is the science that studies the origin, composition, structure and evolution of the planet Earth, as well as its current dynamics, the origin and evolution of life, the interactions between the Earth and other celestial bodies and the study of other planets. Geology has important implications for the safety and welfare of societies regarding risks of natural origin or the environment, for the study and use of natural resources and the feasibility of construction and infrastructure works, among others.
The BSc Geology offers broad and quality training that qualifies students for the exercise of all professional activities related to geology, whether from a scientific point of view as a professor or technician, in administration or in a private enterprise.
The University of Salamanca is the only University in Castile and Leon that has been offering Geology studies for over 50 years. The BSc Geology is taught in the Faculty of Science, with a modern teaching approach, an optimal professor-student relationship and excellent quality conditions, both in terms of the qualified teaching staff and the capacity and equipment of the laboratories.
The current European BSc Geology began to be taught in the academic year 2010-2011 and the current curriculum, approved by the ANECA and the Council of Universities in 2016, consists of 240 ECTS credits distributed in the following types of modules: 60 ECTS of Basic Training, 147 ECTS of Compulsory Modules, 24 ECTS of Optional Modules and 9 ECTS of the Undergraduate Dissertation..
The BSc Geology includes more than 60 days of Field Practice (23 ECTS) corresponding to different modules, since this is an essential activity in the training of a Geology professional. In addition, the BSc Geology shares almost half of the credits (117 ECTS) with the BSc Geological Engineering.
Requirement
The Degree in Geology is designed to accommodate students with analytical and synthetic skills to understand the Earth System. A foundation at secondary school level in subjects in the Science branch is recommended, as well as familiarity at user level with word processing programs and spreadsheets, and a foundation in English that allows for the understanding of scientific texts.
Recommended subjects
CC. of Earth and the Environment.
Physics
Mathematics II
Chemistry
A copy of your High School Diploma (O LEVEL & A LEVEL) e.g (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE)
A copy of your International passport Bio-data page.
A copy of your recent Passport Photo.
A valid copy of your Result Checker Card.
All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of five (5) credits, in the Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC, NECO, SAT, KCSE, ZIMSEC, GCE).
Structure
Official title: Graduate in Geology
Branch of knowledge: Science
Center: Faculty of Sciences
Type of teaching: In-person
Spanish
Duration: 4 academic years
ECTS credits: 240
New admission places 2024-25: 45
The current European BSc Geology began to be taught in the academic year 2010-2011 and the current curriculum, approved by the ANECA and the Council of Universities in 2016, consists of 240 ECTS credits distributed in the following types of modules: 60 ECTS of Basic Training, 147 ECTS of Compulsory Modules, 24 ECTS of Optional Modules and 9 ECTS of the Undergraduate Dissertation..
The BSc Geology includes more than 60 days of Field Practice (23 ECTS) corresponding to different modules, since this is an essential activity in the training of a Geology professional. In addition, the BSc Geology shares almost half of the credits (117 ECTS) with the BSc Geological Engineering.