MSc Engineering Geology

Two-year, four-semester professional master’s program producing engineering geologists skilled in geological investigation, geotechnical assessment, hazard analysis, and engineering-oriented geological problem solving.

The program integrates advanced geology, engineering science, mapping, field investigation, laboratory techniques, and analytical methods used in major infrastructure projects. Emphasis on Himalayan geology, geotechnical principles, slope stability, tunneling geology, hydropower site evaluation, environmental geology, and hazard mitigation. Strong fieldwork, lab practice, and dissertation components develop both applied and research capability.

Curricular structure (condensed table)

Semester I example (as given)

Features

• English-medium instruction.
• Semester system with 90 working days each.
• Strong field orientation: annual fieldwork + dissertation field investigation.
• Mandatory seminars and internal assessments (40% theory).
• Practical evaluation at 100%.
• GPA-based grading; minimum GPA per subject: 2.7 (B–).
• Emphasis on Himalayan geology, tunneling, slope stability, hydropower geology, hazard studies.
• Clear alignment with national infrastructure demand.

Eligibility

• B.Sc. Geology from TU or equivalent recognized institution.
• Completion of required B.Sc.-level geological field training.

Entrance exam

• 100 marks, 2 hours, MCQ.
• Based on complete B.Sc. Geology syllabus.
• Pass mark: 35%.
• Weightage for admission: 20% B.Sc. score + 80% entrance score.

Admission process (point form)

• Appear in TU IOST MSc Engineering Geology entrance exam.
• Score at least 35%.
• Merit ranking based on weighted formula: B.Sc. (20%) + Entrance (80%).
• 80% seats filled via open competition; 20% via inclusive quota (with required SLC/community criteria).
• Vacant reserved seats redistributed to open merit.
• Final enrollment at Central Department of Geology or Trichandra Campus.

Prospect careers

• Engineering geologist in hydropower, tunneling, road, dam, and reservoir projects.
• Geotechnical investigation specialist.
• Landslide and slope-stability analyst.
• Disaster and hazard mapping consultant.
• Geological mapping and site evaluation expert.
• Environmental and engineering geology researcher.
• Government roles in DoR, DoED, DWIDP, departments under MoEWRI.
• Consultant for international engineering and infrastructure firms.
• Academic/research positions in geology and geotechnical domains.