Earth science Scope

Earth Sciences is an interdisciplinary subject including topics from Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, and even Chemistry. The subject, therefore, offers specialisation in many fields. This broadens the prospects of an Earth Sciences course. If one is studying B.Sc. in Earth Science, one can opt for M.Sc. in Seismology and get recruited in Meteorological Departments of India. The course also covers topics like minerals, rocks, natural gas, and fuels which are the cores of the Energy Sector of India and are thus, in high demand. Recruitments for supervisors of mines and industries, hydrogeologists and petroleum geologists for various oil and gas companies - private and public - are increasing as the demands of natural resources are getting higher day by day.The overall scope of the subject is very wide, and students will not only have great career opportunities, but will also learn a great deal about our one and only abode - the Earth - which will never lose its relevance whatsoever.

To become a Geologist, one must possess excellent communication, critical thinking, outdoor, problem-solving, and physical stamina. Apart from that, in order to become a geologist, one must meet the following basic academic requirements:To work as a Geologist, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree in geology, Earth Sciences, or a related scientific field.A candidate can pursue a master’s degree in the field after graduation. If a student wishes to be considered for admission to a government college, he or she must take national-level examinations such as the GATE. To choose candidates, several colleges hold their own admissions exams.Candidates for higher education must hold a Ph.D. degree (Ph.D. in Geology).

With improvements in technology, new methods of research in Earth Sciences have been incorporated. As demands of natural resources are increasing and the depletion of the resources are on the rise, a lot of importance has been given to certain sub-fields. These include -Marine geologyPetroleum geologyMeteorologyMineralogyNew Renewable Energy SourcesA lot of recent research has been organized for evolution of Earth dinosaurs, and even humans in order to have a better understanding of Earth's past and potent risks for the future. Environmental issues like global warming, pollution, air quality, and water conservation have also found its place in the curriculum.