Is Geology a hard program at University?

Question

I'm thinking of studying Geology at University , and wanted to know how demanding it is to study?

will i be able to hold down a part time job without any major interference to my studies?

I didn't take chemistry in my last senior year (year 12 in Australia) , although i did take it in year 11 and have some knowledge.

i also haven't done physics at a senior level

will i be able to cope ??

Answer 1

Geology is a wonderful major to study. you will need to take some into courses in the other sciences as well as math. each university has different requirements, but the core work is the same. I recommend a smaller university where class sizes are smaller. the professors are more apt to be available when you have questions and more flexible with their assignments.

the university is a lot of work and sometimes you feel overwhelmed. You have to remember that nothing is easy in this world, the education will payoff when you get a real job and start making more than the people around you.

The most important thing about studying geology or any other major at the university is that you love what you are doing.

Good luck

Answer 2

Usually the chemistry and physics (and biology) you need are introductory freshmen courses. Some calculus or upper level math is usually required but not too much. The main focus will be geologic courses. Some programs offer minors in other areas (such as biology, math, physics, engineering, or computer science). If you do one of those options then it will lower the required geology courses.
You should be able to hold down a part-time job. You might inquire about work study programs where you work at the university. This way they know how demanding your classes are and can work with you.

Answer 3

Geology is no more difficult than other majors, but you will need to have a basic background in physics, chemistry and math to complete your undergraduate studies. Many people attend school and work part time. Whether you are also capable of doing this depends very much on your character and abilities.

I actually did part of my undergrad studies while working full time and attending school part time, which was a bit of a pain but the only way I could afford my education. I was lucky, though, because I worked at the hospital attached to the university I attended, and as an employee I received tuition benefits and they allowed me to attend lectures (gave me some flex-time). Had to do the labs at night on my own (the profs let me) but I would say that my education suffered a bit from that (mineralogy in particular-I still have only modest skills at identifying the less common minerals in hand specimens).

Answer 4

You won't have to take physics, chemistry, or biology at high levels, but you may have to take course in those designed for science majors.

Some of my fellow majors had jobs, but it did cause their grades to suffer. I had to work like a dog in my program at Tennessee. I would have never had time to work a job. But you are not me. I strongly encourage you to pursue a geology major. We need more of them. You will only be able to know what you can do when you go do it.