How many years of college do you have to attend to become a geologist?

You can earn a Bachelor of Science geology degree in four (4) years from a university. You can also get a Master of Science and PhD with additional years in graduate school.

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Filed under: Geology / Earth Science on March 18th, 2009

2 Responses to “How many years of college do you have to attend to become a geologist?”

  1. hypocentre, on March 18th, 2009 at 5:30 pm Said:

    In the England & Wales (but not Scotland) it is three years for a BSc +1 year for a MSc

  2. tracyb, on July 3rd, 2009 at 9:57 am Said:

    In the US, you can get a geology in four years (Bachelor of Science) and if you choose, a Master’s degree in another two years. You can also go on to PhD in another two to three years.

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