Bachelor of Science in Geology
Billings, USA
BSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Geology students at Rocky Mountain College study in the field and in small on-campus classes that foster individualized learning. Faculty provide mentorship and ongoing research opportunities for students. The program uses frequent field trips and student-based research to exploit Montana’s setting. Labs include petrographic microscopes, rock cutting and polishing equipment, computers, and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping tools, supporting laboratory analysis and field-based research.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue teaching, research, graduate school, or industry employment. Typical careers include environmental consultant, geological technician, mining or petroleum geologist, hydrogeologist, GIS specialist, lab analyst, field researcher, or continued study in geoscience fields.
Geology students at Rocky Mountain College study geology out in the field on a regular basis. Back on campus, small classes foster individualized learning. Competent, qualified, and experienced faculty practice mentorship, and for the very best students, extensive research opportunities exist. Our graduates create their own future: teaching, research, graduate school, or employment.
RMC's unique location in Montana allows opportunities for students to learn in the natural environment. Students ask real geologic questions and discover answers in the field. Our program uses numerous field trips and student-based research projects to take maximum advantage of our location and weather.
Geology students at RMC have many opportunities to be involved in both field and laboratory research. Our labs are equipped with state-of-the-art petrographic microscopes, rock cutting and polishing equipment, student-dedicated computers, and the latest in GIS mapping equipment.
