Geology
What is Geology?
Geology is the natural science that deals with Earth, the interior make-up, and surficial features, its formative and destructive processes, its age, history and development through time.
Geologists are concerned with a diverse range of issues such as the origin, migration and quality of groundwater, river and coastal erosion, desert-dune migration, the origin and evolution of oceans and continents, of mountain ranges, valleys and canyons. Studies concerning the causes and effects of natural hazards, such as those created by land and rockslides, earthquakes, floods and droughts, and volcanic eruptions all fall within the realm of Geology.
What Can You Be With a Bachelor of Science in Geology?
- Exploration Geologist
- Mine Geologist
- Hydrogeologist
- Environmental Geologist
- Geophysicist
- Environmental Advocate
- Policy Analyst
- Science Journalist
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With additional education/training…
- Professor
- Researcher
- Consultant
- Teacher
- Marine Geologist
- Geological Engineer
- Survey Geologist
- Gemologist
- Senior Manager
- Environmental Lawyer
Where Can You Work?
Careers in geology offer opportunities for field and office work in many areas of the world, often in places that few people ever get to visit. Many geologists do field work at least part of the time. Others spend their time in laboratories, classrooms or offices.
- Natural Resource Companies
- Environmental Consulting Companies
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Universities
- Oil and Gas Industries
- Mineral Industry
- Engineering Firms and Organizations
- Stock and Investment Exchanges
- Legal Firms
- Jewelry Companies
- Museums
- Professional and Popular Science Publications
What Skills Can You Develop?
Geology gives you specific knowledge related to your program of study and also helps you develop a wide variety of transferable skills that are sought are by many employers.
- Analyzing, synthesizing and summarizing information critically
- Applying knowledge and understanding to complex and multidimensional problems
- Receiving and responding to a variety of information sources – textual, numerical, oral, graphical
- Communicating appropriate to a variety of audiences using written, oral and graphical methods
- Preparing, processing, interpreting and presenting data, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques
- Undertaking field and laboratory investigation ins a responsible and safe manner, paying attention to risk assessment, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations, and sensitivity to the impact of investigation on the environment and stakeholders
- Identifying individual and collective goals and responsibilities and performing in a manner appropriate to these roles
Professional Associations
Professional associations can be a great way to meet, learn from and network with professionals in your field of interest. Some associations offer student memberships, often at a reduced rate. Below is a sample of professional associations and industry-related websites you can explore.
Canadian Geoscience Associations and Websites
- Geological Association of Canada
- Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists
- Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologist
- Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
- Canadian Geophysical Union
- Department of Natural Resources and Energy, Minerals Branch
- Natural Resources Canada
- Canadian Tectonics Studies Group
- Mineralogical Association of Canada
International Geoscience Associations and Websites
- American Geophysical Union
- Geological Society of America
- The Geological Society
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists
- Engineering and Environmental Geophysical Society
Contact the Department
UNB Department of Geology
Room 112, 2 Bailey Drive
Fredericton NB E3B 5A3
