The Geology programme is designed to prepare highly qualified universal professionals, whose intellectual and practical skills match the requirements of modern geosciences and knowledge-based technologies. The graduates will be able: to demonstrate and apply a comprehensive geological knowledge and understanding, and to effectively apply it in scientific investigations and practical activities; to critically analyse and systematically evaluate information and data; to develop and implement research innovations in areas related to the geosciences in complex environmental research and in areas involving various types of economic development; to independently solve geological problems in the context of modern science achievements; and to compete in the national and international labour market.
Acquire a knowledge and understanding of the different fields and levels of Geology, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology.
Acquire/strengthen their cognitive skills to recognise the regularities in the evolution of the geological environment and geological processes, and their interface with human activity; and define and determine geological problems and the implement of a strategy for solving problems in the field of Earth Sciences.
Acquire/strengthen their practical skills and the abilities which are required to successful complete practical activities, as well as the application of acquired knowledge in seeking of practical objectives, i.e. they will be able to formulate a research aim, objectives and hypotheses, to create and apply the methodology, and to use research skills in the laboratory and in various means of communication.
Acquire/strengthen their transferable skills, including but not limiting to the ability for abstract and analytical thinking, the ability to plan and manage their time and to take the initiative, the ability to find the necessary information and to evaluate it critically and adequately, the ability to apply their knowledge in practical situations and to design research projects, and the ability to work in a team, initiate discussions and present joint results.
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in the study fields: geology, history, archaeology, and the study field groups: physical sciences, engineering sciences, technological sciences, life sciences, social sciences.
Candidates with at least 70% of the overall grade average of their undergraduate degree studies are eligible.
Due to the differences in education systems in different countries, the CHGF reserves the right to assess the applicant’s eligibility for studies individually and invite the candidate to a motivational interview
The programme introduces students to the processes involved in scientific research and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed for a career as a professional geologist, hydrogeologist or engineer geologist.
Both theoretical knowledge and practical skills are applied to real geological problems, so that a suitable foundation is provided for work in the different branches of geology or a multidisciplinary area involving environmental protection, geotechnical engineering, or another field which directly or indirectly relates to geological problems.
What comes after?
Our graduates may choose to pursue a career at enterprises, research and state institutions dealing with scientific and practical geological activities and investigations, as well as the exploration of natural resources, environmental research, regulations, exploitation and the protection of underground resources, and territorial planning.
Some of our students continue their studies at a higher (doctoral) level in Geology and the other natural sciences, in Lithuania and abroad.
"I decided to study geology with a desire to know the unknown. At the time, I had no clue where and what I will do after my studies. While studying geology, I received not only knowledge but the desire to learn and seek answers. I felt that I am part of that small community of geologists, and this was influenced by professors and lecturers who accepted me and helped to change and to become a true naturalist. Studies help the formation of a new view of the earth. You begin to understand how the earth is functioning and how closely some processes are connected even it does not look like this at first glance. Textbooks were important but it was only one side of a coin. The second was a practical fieldwork. Understanding how to collect and later analyse field material is paramount. Besides, it was a lot of fun as well."
