Introduction
The three-year Bachelor level education has been introduced in the Tribhuvan University in order to make the level of education at par with the international standards. This has necessitated modifying and revision the present syllabus for Master’s degree. Consequently, the course of study on Master of Science in Geology is revised to meet the above requirements.
Aims and objectives
The main aim of the course is to create the professionals having in-depth knowledge and skills in the field of geology. Apart from it the course also aims at producing specialists able to follow integrated and multi-disciplinary approaches in their profession.
After the completion of the M.Sc. course in geology, the students will be qualified as geologists. They will be able to carry out the professional work, research, and/or advanced studies independently.
Eligibility for Admission
The candidates who have passed the B.Sc. course in Geology from the Tribhuvan University or from any other equivalent universities or institutions shall be considered eligible for the admission in the M.Sc. geology. They should have also attended the prescribed geological field training at the B.Sc. level.
Admission Criteria
The applicants will have to appear in an entrance examination of two hour duration conducted by the Central Department of Geology. An applicant who fails to appear in the entrance examination or fails to obtain a minimum qualifying score will not be allowed admission. A merit list of the qualified applicants will be prepared on the basis of the percentage of marks in their B.Sc. examination and the marks obtained by them in the entrance examination. Admission of the students will be base strictly on the merit list and the enrolment capacity of the Central Department of Geology.