Faculty of Science Courses in Geology www.port.ac.uk
Courses in Geology BSc (Hons) Geology UCAS code: F600 Mode of study: 3 years full time Entry requirements: 104 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent, with 40 points from a single science subject, or 64 points from 2 science subjects (applied science, archaeology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics). MGeol Geology UCAS code: F601 Mode of study: 4 years full time Entry requirements: 120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent, with 40 points from a single science subject, or 64 points from 2 science subjects (applied science, archaeology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics). For international students, English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. Find out more: www.port.ac.uk/s/gees Fees and funding: www.port.ac.uk/feesandfunding Visit us: www.port.ac.uk/visitus Why study geology at Portsmouth? Our geology courses are fully accredited by the Geological Society of London, the main professional body for geoscientists in the UK. These courses are highly practical and hands-on using our state-of-the-art geological and geochemical laboratories for practical work. The courses are delivered through lectures, practical classes and fieldwork. A personal tutor and a network of student support departments and resources are also be available to you. You will be provided with a broad foundation in the geosciences, before specialising in specific subject areas in years two and three. The four-year MGeol course follows the same structure as the BSc (Hons) but provides an additional year for students wishing to expand further their research and analytical skills. The applications of geology are embedded into the curriculum, and you will receive regular presentations from professional geoscientists operating in the minerals, oil and gas sectors. You will have the opportunity to undertake a wide variety of research projects, working closely with our academic and technical staff. Our teaching staff are all active and recognised researchers. The fieldwork aspect of the course was fantastic, it was both educational and social, as well as a great opportunity to see some geologically and aesthetically beautiful places. William Smith BSc (Hons) Geology
Course content and structure The first year provides you with a broad background in general scientific and geoscientific principles, and years two and three encompass more specialised and advanced geological topics. Year one How The Earth Works Mineralogy and Petrology Sedimentology and Palaeontology Engineering Geology and Geohazards Quantitative Methods Science for Earth Systems Fieldwork opportunities include various one and two-day trips to Bristol, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Year two Petrology Sedimentary Processes and Facies Analysis Structural Geology Volcanology and Seismology Geological Remote Sensing and GIS Professional Skills for Geoscientists Fieldwork opportunities include one-day trips to Dorset and the Isle of Wight, and 11-day residential trips to Scotland and Brittany. Year three Independent Mapping Project Geodynamics Mineral Resources and Exploration Optional units: Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Petrogenesis and Geochronology Oceans, Climates and Environments Taphonomy and Biostratigraphy Fieldwork opportunities include a nine-day residential trip to Cyprus and a four-day residential trip to Cornwall. An independent mapping project can be undertaken within the UK but recent students have also mapped in Spain, Ireland and Brazil. Year four (MGeol Geology) The fourth year of the MGeol course will provide you with the opportunity to work with our research groups on a major project of your choosing. You will undertake subjectspecific training and data processing with a view to publishing a paper in an academic journal by the end of the course. Research Project Advanced Analytical Techniques for Earth and Environmental Scientists Literature Review Prospects Our graduates have gone into engineering and geotechnics, mine management, contaminated land, exploration geology, Master s-level study and PhD research.
Faculty of Science Courses in Palaeontology www.port.ac.uk
Courses in Palaeontology BSc (Hons) Palaeontology UCAS code: F641 Why study palaeontology at Portsmouth? Mode of study: 3 years full time Entry requirements: 104 120 points to include 2 A Levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from a single science subject or 64 points from 2 science subjects (applied science, archaeology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics). MGeol Palaeontology UCAS code: F642 Mode of study: 4 years full time Entry requirements: 120-128 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from a single science subject, or 64 points from 2 science subjects (applied science, archaeology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics). Our course is fully accredited by the Geological Society of London, which is the main professional body for geoscientists in the UK. Get hands-on experience of modern analytical equipment in our newly refurbished laboratories, including use of preparation labs and scanning electron microscopes. Participate in an extensive fieldwork programme in the UK and abroad. Learn how fossils can be used to solve real-world geological problems, and help answer important scientific questions. Learn from our teaching staff who are active and recognised researchers in their fields. For international students, English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. Find out more: www.port.ac.uk/sees Fees and funding: www.port.ac.uk/feesandfunding Visit us: www.port.ac.uk/visitus The lecturers are helpful and enthusiastic, and there is a lot of new lab equipment as well as extensive fossil collections. There are also fantastic opportunities for fieldtrips. Lucy Hicks BSc (Hons) Palaeontology
Course content and structure The first year provides you with a broad background in general scientific and geoscientific principles, while years two and three encompass more specialised paleontological units. Year one Sedimentology and Palaeontology Biodiversity and Evolution How the Earth Works Mineralogy and Petrology Science for Earth Systems Quantitative Methods Fieldwork opportunities include trips to Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Year two Palaeontology Vertebrate Palaeontology 1 Professional Skills for Palaeontologists Palaeontological Techniques Micropalaeontology, Palaeobotany and Project Preparation Sedimentary Processes and Facies Analysis Fieldwork opportunities include trips to Dorset, the Isle of Wight and the Welsh Borders. Year four (MGeol Palaeontology) The additional year on the MGeol course will provide you with the opportunity to work with our research groups on a major project, developed by yourself in consultation with your tutor. You will undertake subjectspecific training in our newly refurbished and equipped laboratories in advanced analytical techniques and data processing, and produce work of a quality suitable for publication in a scientific journal. Research Project Advanced Analytical Techniques for Earth and Environmental Scientists Literature Review Prospects Recent palaeontology graduates have been employed in the oil and gas industry, museum curation, teacher training, and progressed to Master s-level study and PhD research. Year three Palaeontology Project and Study Tour Optional units: Vertebrate Palaeontology 2 Taphonomy and Biostratigraphy Evolution and the Fossil Record Oceans, Climates and Environments Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Fieldwork opportunities include a trip to Germany.
Faculty of Science BEng (Hons) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics www.port.ac.uk
BEng (Hons) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics UCAS code: F612 Mode of study: 3 years full time; 4 years sandwich with work placement Entry requirements: 112 136 points to include 80 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent in science subjects (including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology or a relevant technology subject). GCSE English and science at grade C or above. A minimum of grade B in GCSE mathematics. For international students, English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. Find out more: www.port.ac.uk/s/gees Fees and funding: www.port.ac.uk/feesandfunding Visit us: www.port.ac.uk/visitus Why study engineering geology and geotechnics at Portsmouth? A number of prestigious industrial bursaries are awarded each year, which give financial support of 1,750 per year plus salaried vacation employment and third-year placement and training. We have the highest number of academic engineering geology staff members of any university in the UK and we are the only university in the UK to offer this degree as a sandwich course at undergraduate level. This course provides you with the technical expertise and confidence to be an integral part of engineering projects related to the design and construction of underground infrastructure, such as tunnels or mine excavations; surface infrastructure, such as dams, bridges or road and rail structures; or offshore structures, such as oil and gas platforms and windfarms. Our graduates are highly sought after by companies working in support of the civil, mining or petroleum industries, both in the UK and overseas, with many graduates going on to secure senior roles within large international organisations. This course is the first step to you becoming a professional, chartered engineering geologist or geotechnical engineer. Graduates will have an excellent employability profile and great links with industry. Engineering geology and geotechnics has been taught at the University of Portsmouth for almost 50 years. You can study this unique degree as a traditional three-year course or as a fouryear sandwich. Placements can be taken in the UK, Europe or further afield. Current placement students have found excellent opportunities in the UK, South Africa and Australia in the civil, mining and offshore energy sectors.
Course content and structure The course is taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals and a number of UK and overseas fieldtrips where key skills can be developed and applied. The course gives all students the hands-on practical skills that employers are particularly looking for. Year one How the Earth Works Petrology and Mineralogy Sedimentology and Palaeontology Engineering Geology and Geohazards Mathematical Principles Engineering Materials Fieldwork opportunities include Bristol, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Year two Rock Mechanics Soil Mechanics Ground Investigation Professional Skills Structural Geology Hydrology and Floods Fieldwork opportunities include Norfolk, Cotswolds and the French Alps. Optional work placement year: We arrange for you to apply to suitable companies, attend interviews and monitor your progress throughout the year. 44 weeks of paid work for a company. We have very strong links with the civil and mining industry which support our students in finding work placements in both the UK and overseas. Undertaking a placement year improves student academic performance in the final year and can lead to a high-quality final-year project, with a direct impact on the final degree classification awarded. Year three Core units cover: Design and Construction of Tunnels, Caverns, Mines, Dams, Foundations, Embankments, Retaining Walls and Slopes for Road Construction Rock Deformation and Analysis Landslides and Slope Stability Assessments Contaminated Land and Groundwater Final-Year Project There is an optional self-funded study tour to Hong Kong. The course prepares you fantastically for life in industry, both practically and academically, with a real focus on engineering application. Graduates from the course are very sought after. Juliette Forgham BEng (Hons) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics 2016 Prospects Engineering geologists and geotechnical engineers play a key role in the construction industry, with many engineering projects crying out for their technical expertise. Employability on graduation is normally above 90 per cent and our graduates command higher than average salaries. Our graduates have worked on: major site investigations for international projects dam site investigation and design major tunnelling projects in the UK and overseas development of deep mines in South Africa and Australia academic lecturing posts in the UK or overseas
Faculty of Science BSc (Hons)/MGeol Geological Hazards www.port.ac.uk
BSc (Hons)/MGeol Geological Hazards BSc (Hons) Geological Hazards UCAS code: F611 Mode of study: 3 years full time Entry requirements: 104 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent, with 72 points from two science subjects (applied science, archaeology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics) or one science and one relevant technology subject. MGeol Geological Hazards (Subject to approval) UCAS code: F613 Mode of study: 4 years full time Entry requirements: 120 128 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent, with 72 points from two science subjects (applied science, archaeology, biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics or physics) or one science and one relevant technology subject. For international students, English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. Find out more: www.port.ac.uk/s/gees Fees and funding: www.port.ac.uk/feesandfunding Visit us: www.port.ac.uk/visitus Why study geological hazards at Portsmouth? Geological hazards are a global problem, one that is having an increasing impact on society and the environment around us. It is therefore critical that we equip natural scientists with the expertise to be able to identify, measure, mitigate and communicate these hazards to communities and decision-makers at all levels. This course is your first step to you becoming a professional, chartered geologist. It is fully accredited by the Geological Society of London, the professional body that oversees geoscience in the UK. We have a superb employability profile; great links within the industry and our department has an excellent alumni network. This course provides you with the theoretical background, technical expertise and confidence to be an integral part of any geological hazard assessment where there is a need for identification, analysis, mitigation and communication. You will have an opportunity to study a three-year degree and then specialise in a specific hazard with advanced training on the MGeol four-year degree. You will benefit from a tutorial system with a dedicated personal tutor throughout your degree and access to an excellent range of support services across the University. All our courses provide opportunities for work-related learning activities ranging from placements, volunteering and project collaboration, whereby we actively support students to work with external partners to enhance their employability.
Course content and structure BSc (Hons) Geological Hazards The course gives all students the hands-on practical skills that employers are looking for. It is taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops, laboratory practicals and a number of UK and overseas fieldtrips where key skills can be developed and applied. Year one How the Earth Works Petrology and Mineralogy Sedimentology and Palaeontology Engineering Geology and Geohazards Quantitative Methods Science for Earth Systems Fieldwork opportunities include Bristol, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Year two Geographical Information Systems and Hazard Modelling Introduction to Geomechanics Volcanology and Seismology Professional Skills Structural Geology Hydrology and Floods Fieldwork opportunities include Norfolk, the Isle of Wight, the Cotswolds and an extended overseas study tour to Tenerife. Year three Disaster Management and Communication Geological Hazards Research Project Hazard and Risk Analysis Research and Professional Practice in Geohazards Fieldwork opportunities include an optional self-funded study tour to California or Iceland. MGeol Geological Hazards Year 4 The final year of the MGeol degree is designed to provide advanced research training. Research Methods Training and Literature Review Extended Research Project These courses give a unique, insightful and hands-on experience into how natural disasters affect our world. The courses will broaden your horizons and introduce you to careers you may never have thought existed. Harry Gordon BSc (Hons) Geological Hazards Prospects Natural hazard experts play a key role in society by helping identify and mitigate a range of natural hazards. Our graduates are typically employed in geotechnical and geological sectors, flood risk consultancies, local authorities, and insurance and re-insurance. The courses are also excellent preparation for further study at postgraduate level in either taught Master s degrees or research degrees at MRes or PhD level.
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