BSc Hons Earth Sciences

The BSc (Hons) Earth Sciences course at the University of Derby is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of earth processes from core to crust. It allows students to develop evidence-based approaches to problem-solving, leadership and communication skills, data handling, fieldwork and laboratory techniques, all of which make them highly employable in a range of professions.Course Content: The content of the Earth Sciences course focuses on developing an understanding of the Earth's structure and the dynamic processes that shape it. The course combines lectures, laboratory-based practical's and fieldwork to cover topics such as geology, geography and environmental science. It explores areas such as the Earth's structure, palaeontology, mineralogy, volcanology, geophysics, and climate change, with the aim of developing a comprehensive understanding of how the Earth works.Key Modules: The course is divided into modules that focus on different aspects of Earth Sciences. Key modules include: Geology, Earth Structure and Processes, Environmental Hazards, Earth's Climate and Environment, Environmental Management, Mineralogy and Petrology, Quaternary Environmental Change, Hydrogeology and Contaminated Land, Independent Studies for Earth Science.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Geological Society of London, providing professionally recognised qualifications that can lead to Chartered Geologist status.Future Careers: Graduates of the Earth Sciences course have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. These include roles in environmental consultancies, the oil, gas and mineral extraction industries, civil engineering and construction projects, hazard prediction and management, and teaching. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.