The University of Toledo offers the Bachelor of Geology as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for geology and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 24, 2027.

About Bachelor of Geology

Overview Geology is the scientific study of the Earth — what it’s made of, the physical and chemical processes that occur on its surface and inside it, and the planet’s history and life forms.At the Geology program of The University of Toledo majors are taught to think critically, question established dogma and develop communication skills. Geologists are uniquely trained for a wide variety of jobs. They are used to working with incomplete data sets, open-ended problems and a mixture of qualitative and quantitative data before choosing the best solution.The BS in Geology offers a rigorous background in the earth sciences, focusing on environmental geology and surface processes. This degree positions a student to pursue graduate studies in geology or go directly into the workforce.Degree HighlightsExpert faculty. All UToledo geology courses are taught by department faculty, not grad students. Our geology faculty’s interests span the geological sciences, with a focus on environmental, surface and near-surface geology. Research. UT’s faculty is active in funded research. The high student-to-faculty ratio allows undergraduates to work alongside faculty in our recently renovated labs. Students also can work on their own research projects. These research opportunities make our students more competitive in the job market.Field experiences. Students can take twice-a-year field trips. Geology majors have traveled all over the country, including to the Grand Canyon, the Badlands, Death Valley, Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Tetons, the Appalachians and the Adirondacks.Faculty and students also are actively investigating the Toledo region’s geology. The area is an ideal natural laboratory. It has landforms and sediment sequences that were deposited at the end of the last ice age. Students also have the chance to study environmental geology. Toledo has extensive agricultural activity and concentrated urban areas that are directly affected by the surface geology.Career OpportunitiesUToledo geology graduates impress employers with their understanding of environmental geology concepts and practices, spatial analysis training, communication skills and scientific reasoning.Environmental consulting firms and industryState natural resource agencies and geological surveysFossil fuel and mineral resource companiesPlanning commissions and water resource agenciesState and national regulatory agenciesUniversities, colleges and secondary schoolsJobs include:ArchaeologistMapping coordinatorChemistProfessorEnvironmental consultantPublic affairs officerGeologic consultantScience technicianGeologistTesting lab coordinatorHydrogeologistToxicologist I want to find another Bachelor Course

Experiential learning is a focus of the Geology program of The University of Toledo. Students take field trips and have opportunities to present and publish their own research.

Disciplines

Geology

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Geology at The University of Toledo

Academic Requirements

gpa

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Other Requirements

12.5 GPAHigh School transcriptsEnglish language proficiency

Bachelor of Geology at The University of Toledo