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Life as a Geoscientist

​Geologists are the scientists who study geology. Geology is such a broad area that there are many types of geologists or geoscientists who do different types of jobs. These jobs range from studying the earth’s processes including hazards like volcanoes, earthquakes or landslides, to studying the earth’s materials looking for new resources such as minerals or raw materials, to studying the earth’s history and using this to anticipate the earth’s future.

How to become a Geoscientist in Ireland


If you are considering geoscience as a career path, these are the Geoscience-related courses to study in Ireland.
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Areas of study


The earth being a complex planet supporting life, there are many domains to study it. Whether you want to understand how the earth works, how life has evolved through time, where to find drinking water, how prevent natural hazards and more.
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Key skills


From field work to lab and computer based activities, no day is the same for a geoscientist. Key skills required are varied.​​
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Possible careers


The possible careers are as varied as the domains of study.
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