Geology is the study of geological issues, topography, rocks, and oil drilling. Geology studies the physical properties and relationships of geophysics and chemistry, with a microscopic focus. The geology major is often accompanied by a large number of field internships. After graduation, work in this area also involves exploration in various difficult environments, but the employment rate is very high.
The scientific professionalization in the UK started with geology, rather than mature physics or other disciplines, so it is easier for the UK to attach great importance to geological subjects. At the same time, the British master's degree curriculum is very flexible. Students can choose professional fields and corresponding subjects according to their own interests and future development directions, so that students can be targeted. In addition, the British academic system is relatively short. Among many countries where students study abroad, the advantage of obtaining a master's degree in this major in the UK stands out.
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professional branches: mineralogy, petrology , mineral deposit geology, geochemistry , Dynamic geology, structural geology, geomorphology , geophysics, geomechanics, paleo biology , stratigraphy, historical geology, paleogeography , geological chronology , hydrogeology, engineering geology , environmental geology, disaster geology, ecological geology.
The evolution process of the earth: including many geological evolutions such as landslides, earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, etc., which will threaten humans. Geologists are working to understand these geological processes to avoid building important buildings where these geological hazards are likely to occur.
Earth materials: Human beings use the earth’s materials every day. They use oil from oil wells, metals from mines, and water from underground sources. Geologists explore rocks that contain important metals, design mines for production, and separate metals. They also do similar exploration work for oil, gas and water sources.
History of the Earth: Today we are very concerned about climate change. Many geologists are working to understand Earth's past climate and how it has changed over time. These geohistorical studies are of great significance to understanding modern climate changes and impacts.
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Employment direction
Geology is a relatively specialized major and is a basic course in geographical science. There are a lot of field trips, which require mountain climbing and running in the field. It is often necessary to bring heavy samples back from relatively remote places. This is a physical job. Nowadays, more computer technology is used in geology. Computer models are often used to calculate and analyze the samples brought back, and more statistical knowledge is required.
Geology is often a sought-after technical talent in companies, and employment is basically no problem. In recent years, especially the resource exploration major or regional geological survey major has become extremely popular.
The geological team mainly works in the field. They use geological methods, physical methods, geochemical methods and geological remote sensing to prospect for minerals. They mostly focus on metal minerals.
Mining companies. Those who don’t like to go out in the field can go to the mine. Mountain enterprises, due to the existence of mining enterprises, often drive the economic and cultural development of surrounding areas.
Exploration and Design Research Institute also needs to do some field trips, but mostly for technical guidance, and the time spent out is usually very long, similar to the situation of the geological team
