BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (GEOLOGY)

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE [B.SC] (GEOLOGY)

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 3 years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 3.2
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 24,600

Program Description

Program Description

  • The University of Birmingham offers BSc in Geology program for a duration of 3 years.
  • It is an Honors program and available Full-time.
  • Geology BSc students will study the science of our planet’s evolution understanding how it has been shaped over billions of years and what it will be like in the future. It truly is global science.
  • From monitoring volcanic eruptions and investigating climate change, through to unravelling the disappearance of the dinosaurs or finding acceptable ways to dispose of nuclear waste, a Geology degree at Birmingham will give students a broad-based knowledge of Earth sciences.
  • The extensive fieldwork program and flexible range of options allow the student to specialize in the topics that interest the student. They may go on to work in the mining or oil industry, hydrogeology, pollution control or environmental protection or student could opt to become a geophysicist, geotechnical engineer, work for the British Geological Survey, carry out research or go into teaching. A Geology degree from Birmingham sets students up for a wide range of exciting careers.
  • Job opportunities after the BSc in Geology, and the average salary goes up to 63,308USD

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must have a minimum GPA of 4.0
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6, 5, 5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher-level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable.
  • At least one science A level subject from these subjects Geology, Geography, Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Computing, and Psychology.
  • BTEC diplomas, required
  • Typical offer AAB for opted course
Work Experience Eligibility: Work Experience not required.

Indian Student Eligibility: Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet following eligibility criteria:
  • Indian Standard XII will be considered for entry to the first year of our undergraduate degree programs. 
    • A*AA = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards
    • AAA = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards
    • AAB = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards
    • ABB/BBB = 75% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and West Bengal or 80% Other State boards
  • Where a program requires a specific A-level subject grade please refer to the guidance below for the Indian Standard XII equivalent.
    • A* = 90% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 85% West Bengal or 95% Other State boards
    • A = 85% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra or 80% West Bengal or 90% Other State boards
    • B = 80% ISC, CBSE, Maharashtra and 75% West Bengal or 85% Other State boards
  • English Proficiency Scores for International Students
  • Standard English language requirements apply.