BS Geology
What BS Geology covers, career paths in Pakistan, and which universities offer it.
Quick Facts
| Degree Level | BS |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Earth Sciences, Sciences |
| Offered By | 14 universities in our directory |
| Typical Duration | 4 Years |
BS Geology is a four-year undergraduate degree studying the Earth — its materials, structure, processes and history — with applications spanning resources, hazards, groundwater and construction.
What You’ll Study
Coursework covers mineralogy and petrology, structural geology, stratigraphy and sedimentology, palaeontology, economic geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, and geological mapping, with substantial field camps.
Career Scope in Pakistan
Pakistan sits in one of the world’s most geologically significant settings — the collision zone that raised the Himalaya and Karakoram — which makes it exceptional territory for field geology.
Graduates work in oil and gas exploration support, mineral exploration and mining, groundwater investigation and hydrogeology, geotechnical site investigation for dams and infrastructure, geological survey organisations, environmental geology, and teaching. Hydrocarbon exploration is the largest employer, with the caveat that hiring follows commodity investment cycles. GIS and remote sensing skills noticeably strengthen employability.
Admission Requirements
Intermediate (FSc/ICS or equivalent) with the relevant subjects, plus the admission test used by the university. Check each university’s admissions page for the current cycle.
Where You Can Study This
- 14 universities
- 12 cities
- 13 public
- 1 private
| University | City | Sector | Duration | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahria University | Islamabad | Public | 4 years | — |
| Hazara University | Mansehra | Public | — | — |
| Khushal Khan Khattak University | Karak | Public | — | — |
| Kohat University of Science and Technology | Kohat | Public | — | — |
| Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences | Lasbela | Public | — | — |
| Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University | Upper Dir | Public | 4 years | — |
| University of FATA | Kohat | Public | 4 years | — |
| University of Haripur | Haripur | Public | 4 Years | 227,053 (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027) |
| University of Karachi | Karachi | Public | 4 years | — |
| University of Peshawar | Peshawar | Public | 4 years | — |
| University of Sargodha | Sargodha | Public | — | — |
| University of Sindh | Mirpur Khas | Public | 4 years | 189,000 (2026) |
| University of Swabi | Swabi | Public | 4 Years | 356,600 (2026-27 (Fall 2026)) |
| Sohail University, Karachi | Karachi | Private | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of geology in Pakistan?
Oil and gas exploration support, mineral exploration and mining, groundwater and hydrogeology, geotechnical site investigation, geological survey organisations, environmental geology and teaching. Hydrocarbon exploration is the largest employer but hiring is cyclical.