Diploma in Science in Geology

University of Canterbury

Geologists are directly involved in the monitoring, prediction, and assessment of hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, and tsunamis. Geology explores the earth building processes of our planet, so that we can best use natural resources, plan land developments and infrastructure, and monitor natural hazards such as volcanoes and earthquakes. With over 500 million years of geological history, Aotearoa is a rich and unique place to study this earth science.