Geological surveying, mineral prospecting, and exploration

A geologist is a specialist who studies the composition, structure, origin, and development of the Earth, its lithosphere, and crust, as well as the geological phenomena and processes that occur within them.

The educational program provides students with a comprehensive set of general and specialized competencies and practical skills required for studying the Earth’s subsurface and preparing mineral deposits for development and use.

Students develop practical skills in field, laboratory, and remote-sensing research, studying the composition, structure, and properties of minerals, rocks, fossils, and mineral resources, as well as the structure of the Earth’s crust and lithosphere and various geological processes and phenomena.

The program aims to prepare professional geologists with modern scientific thinking and strong practical training, capable of effectively solving complex specialized tasks and practical problems in geological mapping, prospecting, and exploration of a wide range of mineral deposits under diverse geological conditions, using theories and methods from the Earth sciences.

A distinctive feature of the program is its strong emphasis on practical geological training, focused on developing knowledge and skills in modern methods of conducting geological work at different stages and building the professional competencies required to solve applied geological problems.

Graduates can pursue careers in positions such as Geological Technician, Assistant Geologist, and Assistant Geoscience Information Specialist supporting geological exploration activities.