Geologist

Useful school subjects:

Physics
Geography
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics

Kaitai Aro Whenua

A geologist talking with the team in the bush.

Geologists in the field conducting research

Geologists study the structure and history of the Earth and earth processes. They also give advice on natural hazards and the development and use of the Earth's resources and land.

He whakamārama

Ko ta te kaitatai aro whenua mahi ko te rangahau i te hanganga me te hitori o te Ao me ona tikanga. Ka tuku tohutohu hoki ratou mo te whakapakari me te whakamahi i nga rawa o te Ao me te whenua.

Entry Requirements

To become a geologist you need a Bachelor of Science in geology.

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David Hadley.

David Hadley’s work as a geologist has taken him all around the world.

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Pay

Pay for geologists varies, but they usually earn between $30,000 and $100,000 a year, depending on their employer, the type of geology field they are working in, experience, qualifications,
 

 

Job Outlook

Employment prospects for geologists are good, and continue to grow for the following reasons:
 

 


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