Bachelor of Science in Geology

BS Geology is a four-year program that contains 132 credit hours of coursework, lab practices and field excursions. After completing the BS, the students can understand and explain Earth processes, composition, and natural resource exploration. The expertise is utilized in mineral and hydrocarbon exploration, engineering, and geotechnical consultants in construction projects, natural hazard assessment, geospatial analysis, hydro-power projects, Coal projects, research, and innovation in the field of geology. Highly qualified faculty in diverse geological fields, well-equipped petrographic lab, thin section lab, mineral and rock museum, gemstone testing lab, GIS lab and geological field excursions in the eastern Salt Range, Western Salt Range, Hazara area and the North Pakistan distinguish the department and the program of BS Geology.

• Eligibility Criteria (Bachelor of Science in Geology)

F.Sc (Pre-Engineering, Pre Medical) from an accredited institution with at least 50 % marks OR Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Petroleum, Chemical, Mining, Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical Technologies from an accredited Polytechnic Institution or Equivalent qualification with at least 50 % marks.

Application and Admission

At CUI admissions in BS programs are offered on merit. The merit is determined on the basis if the academic record and NAT test score.

Program Duration and Course Work Requirements:

• The duration of BS program is four years.

BS Geology programs as per HEC Undergraduate Policy 2023

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Geology program have the flexibility to choose to pursue one or two additional minors or even opt for a second major as per the scenarios stated below. These minors and majors can be selected from any category of courses recognized as minors or majors by other programs offered at their respective CUI campuses. This choice must adhere to the established rules and regulations of the University.

Scenario 1 – Single Major (130 credits):

This scenario centers on a single major, demanding a minimum of 130 credits for completion. This breakdown includes 30 credits for General Education, a minimum of 81 for the major, 1 for interdisciplinary studies, and 3 each for Field Experience and the Capstone Project.

Scenario 2 – Single Major with Minor (142 credits):

In this case, a single major is accompanied by a minor, requiring a minimum of 142 credits in total. The components encompass 30 credits for General Education, a minimum of 82 for the major, 12 for interdisciplinary studies, and 3 each for Field Experience and the Capstone Project. Additionally, a 12-credit minor complements the major, fostering broader skills.

Scenario 3 – Single Major with Two Minors (154 credits):

Here, a single major is augmented by two minors, totaling a minimum of 154 credits. The distribution consists of 30 credits for General Education, 82 for the major, 12 for interdisciplinary studies, 3 each for Field Experience and the Capstone Project, and two minors with 12 credits each.

Scenario 4 – Double Major (192 credits):

This scenario involves pursuing two majors, necessitating a minimum of 192 credits. The components comprise 30 credits for General Education, 72 for each major, 12 for interdisciplinary studies, 12 for Field Experience, and 3 for the Capstone Project.

The official nomenclature for the Associate Degree program is ‘Associate Degree in Geology (AD GEO) entails a requisite commitment of no less than two years, spanning four semesters, and encompassing a minimum of 60 credit hours. Within this structure, 30 credit hours are designated to the domain of General Education. The condition precedent for the satisfactory culmination of this program is the attainment of a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00.

Minor(s) in Geology: (Students can opt for any four courses from the following clusters)

Geology

Engineering Geology