Geology

The Bachelor's degree program Geology provides comprehensive higher education. It is intended for those who plan to work in geological exploration and research.

“Understand our planet Earth!”

Its aim is to prepare graduates for further study and to allow them a qualified choice of their further profiling through some of the specializations of the follow-up master's program. Graduates are also prepared for basic work in geological institutions and companies.

The curriculum of the Bachelor’s study programme covers the basics of geological disciplines (Mineralogy, Paleontology, Physical Geology, Applied geophysics, Petrology, Geochemistry, Historical Geology, Quaternary Geology, Regional Geology, Economic Geology, Hydrogeology, Geotechnics and Environmental Geology). Part of the study includes practical geological exercises and field practice.

Practical training

An obligatory part of the study is a block Course of terrain work, field exercises and excursions, as well as practical exercises for compulsory and obligatory optional subjects.

The graduates can find employment in institutions and companies conducting geological surveys, and also in cultural and educational institutions or universities, environmental organizations, and public administration. They can work in basic and applied research and in all areas where both theoretical and practical knowledge of geology is required.

Single-subject Study
a) Learning Potential Test or
b) Interview to prove your learning potencial or
c) Learning Potential Test and Interview to prove your learning potencial

Double-subject Studies
Geology + English Language and Literature: Learning Potential Test + English Language
Geology + Archaeology:Learning Potential Test

Criteria for evaluation

Result of Learning Potential Test or Interview to prove your learning potencial or Special Test

Recommended literature

The knowledge required to pass the Learning Potential Test is not obtained by studying specific information sources. Examples of previous years' tests can be found on http://www.muni.cz/study/admission/tsp

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Minimum score and numbers of accepted applicants in past years

After completing the Bachelor's degree programme in Geology the graduates can continue in the same Master's degree programme or in other geological study programs such as Applied and environmental geology or Geoenvironmental risk and remediations.