B.Sc Geology
Knowledge and practical skills to understand the Earth's structure, dynamic processes and history.
- 4 years
- Duration
- B.Sc.
- Degree
- NUC
- Accredited
- Full-time
- Mode
About this programme
The Geology programme equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to understand the Earth's structure, dynamic processes, and history.
Through fieldwork, laboratory training, and research, students develop expertise in oil and gas exploration, critical minerals exploration, geohazards and disaster risk reduction, geological carbon sequestration, and environmental assessment.
The programme is run by the Department of Earth Sciences, which combines strong theoretical foundations, practical field and laboratory experience, and research skills for solving real-world problems.
The programme is full-time over four years and has full NUC accreditation. Admission is through UTME or Direct Entry; UTME candidates also take the Post-UTME screening.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age of 16 years at the time of admission; Diploma and JUPEB applicants may apply from age 14.
- Minimum of five credit passes at SSCE, GCE, NECO, or equivalent in not more than two sittings.
- Credits must include English Language and Mathematics, except for Humanities and Law programmes where Mathematics may not be compulsory.
- UTME candidates must obtain an acceptable JAMB score and satisfy Anchor University's Post-UTME screening.
- Direct Entry candidates require the relevant five O Level credits plus at least two Advanced Level passes or equivalent qualifications acceptable to the University.
Programme requirement: Five credit passes at SSCE or equivalent including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics, plus Biology or Geography. Minimum age at admission is 16, and Post-UTME screening is required.
JAMB subjects: English, Mathematics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics.
- A-Level, ND, HND, NCE or JUPEB: two A'level passes in Mathematics and Physics and/or Chemistry, or NCE credit passes in Mathematics and Physics, plus five SSCE credits or equivalent (English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and either Biology or Geography). Entry is normally at 200 level.
Programme requirement: A-Level, ND, HND, NCE or JUPEB: two A'level passes in Mathematics and Physics and/or Chemistry, or NCE credit passes in Mathematics and Physics, plus five SSCE credits or equivalent (English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and either Biology or Geography). Entry is normally at 200 level.
Fees
Admissions charges for 2026/2027. These are separate from tuition and other student fees.
- Application fee
- ₦35,000
- Acceptance fee
- ₦60,000
Please consult the Bursary Unit for current tuition and other fees.
Where this degree takes you
Graduates of this programme enter a wide range of roles across the public, private, research, and non-profit sectors.
- Dam Engineer
- Engineering Geologist
- Environmental Geologist
- Geohazards and Disaster Risk Analyst
- Geological Survey Officer
- Hydrogeologist
- Mining Geologist
- Petroleum Geologist