School of Science:: The University of Jordan ::

Program Specifications

Masters In Geology / Employability

Graduates of this M.Sc. program are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are highly sought after in a variety of sectors, especially in the MENA region and globally. The program's focus on environmental and applied geology makes it relevant to current global priorities such as sustainability, disaster risk reduction, and climate resilience.

Key Employment Sectors:

1. Environmental and Engineering Consulting Firms

  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
  • Geotechnical investigations
  • Hazard mapping and risk mitigation

  • Waste management and remediation projects

2. Government Agencies and Ministries

  • Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
  • Ministry of Environment
  • Water authorities
  • Natural disaster and civil defense departments

3. Mining and Natural Resource Exploration Companies

  • Geological surveying
  • Resource estimation and modeling
  • Exploration for minerals, oil, and gas

4. Academia and Research Institutions

  • Scientific research roles
  • University teaching and technical instruction
  • Positions in regional environmental centers and institutes

5. International Organizations and NGOs

  • nited Nations (UNDP, UNEP, UNDRR)
  • USAID, GIZ, and similar agencies working on sustainability and development
  • NGOs focused on water, environment, and climate resilience

6. GIS and Remote Sensing Applications

  • Environmental monitoring
  • Land use planning
  • Risk assessment and spatial data analysis

Employability Strengths of Graduates:

Strong field and analytical skills

Proficiency in scientific software and tools (GIS, remote sensing, modeling)

Multidisciplinary problem-solving approach

English-language proficiency

​Experience in thesis-based research projects

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