BSc Applied and Environmental Geology

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University of Leicester

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• Objectives
  The Geology Department provides a dynamic environment in which to learn more about the evolution of our planet from geoscientists at the forefront of their field. Our students cite the supportive and friendly staff as one of the key reasons for choosing to study here. The Earth is the geoscientist’s laboratory and our degree courses include opportunities for geological fieldwork in the Alps, Tenerife, Spain, Scotland and Wales. Our courses provide a thorough training in the geosciences in preparation for a wide range of careers in industry or further scientific research, across a variety of disciplines such as natural resource exploration or the environmental sector.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements * A/AS levels for all degrees: Three A levels usually required, normally including at least two from: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Physics. Grades usually from three A-levels, but two AS levels considered in place of one A level only. General Studies is accepted. Geology qualifications are welcomed, although we assume no previous knowledge of Geology. * Additional requirements for Earth and Planetary Sciences courses: A level Physics is required, A level Mathematics preferred; AS level Mathematics accepted. * Additional requirements for Geology with Geophysics courses: One of the A levels must be Physics or Mathematics. If either of Physics or Mathematics is not taken at A level, these subjects must be taken at AS level. * Department Scholarship: We offer competitive scholarships, based on academic performance, at the start of the second, third and fourth years, together with a wide range of prizes and awards in each year for academic achievement and overall performance.
• Academic title
  BSc Applied and Environmental Geology
• Course description
  BSc Applied and Environmental Geology
  
  Programme
  
  First and Second years
  
  The first two years are common with the Geology degrees and provide you with a thorough grounding in Geosciences. You develop knowledge of applied aspects of geology and environmental issues through taught modules and your tutorials. An independent field-based project on an applied geology or environmental topic of your choice is initiated during the second year.
  
  Third year
  
  Specialist modules prepare you for a career in the applied or environmental geology industries such as: Mineral Deposits; Environmental Site Investigation Methods; Petroleum Reservoir Petrophysics; Environmental and Forensic Geoscience; and Industrial Rocks and Minerals. Fieldwork studies mineralisation in SW England and the environmental impact of its extraction, together with carrying out geochemical and geophysical studies. MGeol students will plan your fourth year research project and learn about the range of departmental research equipment that you could use. During the third summer vacation you are encouraged to obtain industrial experience with a mining, exploration or environmental company, in the UK or overseas.

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