Mangalore University Mangalore
Mangalore,Karnataka,India
0824 228 7347
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www. mangaloreuniversity.ac.in
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- University
- Co - Education
- ESTD 1980
- State University
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Marine Geology
M.Sc. Marine Geology
Course
Marine geology or geological oceanography is the study of the history and structure of the ocean floor. It involves geophysical, geochemical, sedimentological and paleontological investigations of the ocean floor and coastal zone. Marine geology has strong ties to geophysics and to physical oceanography.
The M.Sc. degree programme in Marine Geology has been designed for the development of man power in the field of Marine Geology. The curriculum is set in such a way that, after covering all the general geological aspects in the initial semesters, a special emphasis on marine aspects was given during the third and fourth semesters.
Eligibility
Candidates seeking admission to M.Sc. Marine Geology course shall have studied any two science subjects at the under graduate level OR agriculture/ Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering Graduates securing 45% (40% for SC/ST candidates) marks.
Duration: 2 years
Career Opportunities
- Oceanographer/Marine Geologist
- Geologist
- Supervisory Geologist
- Mining Engineer
- Assistant Professor, Geology
- Geophysicist
- Project Geotechnical Engineer
