Geosciences
Explores earth materials, processes, and history through research, academic excellence, environmental challenges, and strong industry partnerships.
As you explore the Geosciences department, you will discover a comprehensive curriculum dedicated to understanding Earth’s history, materials, and processes. Starting with foundational topics like mineralogy, petrology, and geochemistry, the program equips you with deep scientific insight to tackle complex geological and environmental challenges while preparing you for a successful professional journey.
- Mineralogy
- Petrology
- Geochemistry
Vision and Mission
Our Vision is to become a Center of Excellence in Geosciences in Southeast Asia, in order to benefit humankind.
Our Mission:
- To cultivate and disseminate fundamental knowledge of Earth, its resources and processes. To educate and motivate students to resolve geological and environmental challenges.
- To produce world class professionals with global outreach, who will understand and live in harmony with planet Earth.
- To produce high quality academic research with global impact.
- To foster entrepreneurship and strong industry partnerships and deliver top quality research outcomes.
- To share knowledge and expertise to benefit the country, the region and beyond through engaging and inspiring people in the fields of Geosciences.
3 years
GenBESTARI BSc, 120 MC, September intake
Discovery Year
Internship study aboard or outreach in Semester 4
Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah
Programme Leader, Geosciences
Programmes on offer
Two undergraduate curricula are currently running. New students enter GenBESTARI. GenNEXT continues for students already enrolled. Each programme has its own page.