About the training program
In the process of training in this specialty, students become deeply acquainted with the fundamental foundations of Earth sciences, study in detail the geology of mineral deposits, conditions of their formation and location in the Earth's crust, composition and methods of diagnostics of natural types of ores. Students in theory and in practice master the methods of studying minerals, rocks and ores. The programs of academic disciplines provide training of highly qualified specialists in many areas of applied geology.
What do graduates do?
Specialists take part in expeditionary geological exploration and research works, conduct monitoring of field development, field geological and geophysical studies, perform geological substantiation of field development, estimate resources and reserves of hydrocarbon raw materials. Graduates can work both in geological exploration organizations or geological scientific institutes, and at mining enterprises, including those abroad. Initial positions: engineer-geologist, district geologist, mineralogist, researcher, expert gemologist, etc.