Highlights:
4-Year Annual Program
2000 Marks (Theory, Practical, Field Work)
Research-Driven & Field-Focused Learning
Objectives
- Explore – Prepare for higher studies and professional careers in geology.
- Analyze – Build strong technical, analytical, and research skills.
- Solve – Apply critical thinking and field-based problem-solving.
- Sustain – Promote awareness of environmental and resource issues.
Admission Requirements
- Completed 10+2 Science (or equivalent) with at least 100 marks in English.
- Biological Group applicants must:
- Have passed Chemistry and Biology with 200/200 marks and at least Second Class / Final Grade C in both.
- Have passed other subjects with a minimum GPA of 1.6.
- Physical Group applicants must:
- Have passed Physics and Mathematics with 200/200 marks and at least Second Class / Final Grade C in both.
- Have passed other subjects with a minimum GPA of 1.6.
- Merit-based admission as per Tribhuvan University regulations
Applications of Geology:
Geological knowledge supports almost every sector of development and environment:
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Sector
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Applications
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Exploration
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Minerals, hydrocarbons, groundwater, geothermal energy
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Natural Hazards
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Earthquake, flood, landslide, GLOF risk assessment
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Climate & Environment
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Past & future climate change, pollution remediation
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Engineering Geology
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Roads, tunnels, hydropower, slope stability
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Paleontology & Archaeology
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Study of fossils, ancient life, and human settlements
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Agriculture & Soil
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Soil fertility, irrigation geology, mineral nutrients
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Medical Geology
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Health impacts of minerals, dust, and groundwater chemistry
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Urban Planning
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Site selection, hazard zoning, sustainable land use
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Geoheritage & Tourism
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Geoparks, geological museums, geotourism development
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B.Sc. Geology – Program Structure (TU, IoST)
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Year
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Main Courses
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Full Marks
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1st Year
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Fundamentals of Geology, Crystallography & Mineralogy, Structural Geology
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150 (Th 100 + Pr 50)
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2nd Year
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Petrology, Paleontology & Historical Geology, Sedimentology
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150 (Th 100 + Pr 50)
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3rd Year
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Geology of Economic Mineral Deposits, Stratigraphy & Geology of Nepal, Geochemistry & Geophysics, (Elective: Geomorphology/ Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management)
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200 (Th 150 + Pr 30 + Field 20)
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4th Year
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Exploration & Mining Geology, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, Fundamentals of Economics & Management, Computational course
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500 (Th 300 + Pr 100 +
Field 100)
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Career Opportunities
- Graduates can work as:
- Exploration & Mining Geologists (minerals, oil, gas).
- Engineering Geologists & Hydrogeologists (hydropower, tunneling, groundwater).
- Environmental & Climate Scientists.
- Researchers & Academics.
- Disaster Risk Experts.
Why Study Geology at BMC?
- Quality geology education under TU’s reputed constituent campus.
- Ideal location near the Siwalik Hills and Narayani River for natural field laboratories.
- Experienced and dedicated faculty and research environment.
- Exposure to research, internships, and industry collaboration.
- Affordable, practical, and globally competitive curriculum.
- With opportunities for scholarships, internships, and research training.
Research Facilities
- Our department is equipped with modern laboratories to support hands-on training and student-led research.
- Geomorphology Lab– Topographic study, Geological mapping
- Petrology & Mineralogy Lab – Thin section preparation, micro scope studies.
- Geochemistry Lab – Basic geochemical analysis.
- Sedimentology & Paleontology Lab – Fossil study, sieve analysis, grain-size studies.
- Engineering Geology & Hydrogeology Lab – Soil, rock, and water testing.
Department Activities
- Annual Geological Fieldwork (Siwalik Hills, Lesser Himalaya, etc.).
- Workshops & Seminars with experts from Nepal and abroad.
- Student Research Projects in stratigraphy, tectonics, hydrogeology, and hazards.
- Community Engagement: awareness on landslides, groundwater, and natural hazards.
Scholarships, Internships & Research Opportunities
- TU/IoST Merit Scholarships for top students.
- Government and private internships in hydropower, road, mining, and groundwater projects.
- Opportunities to work with faculty-led research on local geology and environmental issues.
- Networking with geological survey, hydropower companies, and NGOs.
Our Achievements
- Alumni working in the Department of Mines & Geology, Nepal. Electricity Authority, hydropower projects, and NGOs.
- Graduates pursuing M.Sc. and PhD in Nepal and abroad.
- Active contribution to research on Regional geology, groundwater studies, and natural hazards in Himalaya.
