The Geology and Physical Geography BSc course is a flexible degree, supported by an extensive fieldwork program, that will give students a broad-based knowledge of the Earth sciences.

What drives the occurrence of natural hazards, and how can we forecast and respond to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes? What can past climate records teach us about future climate change? How is the movement of tectonic plates reflected in the landscape around us? 

The course allows students to select from a large number of options across the Earth Sciences and Physical Geography groups so they can specialise in the topics that interest them. Students could choose to study topics as varied as volcanic hazards, environmental protection, applied micrometeorology, engineering geology, or remote sensing methods. Students may go on to work in pollution control or hydrogeology, or they could opt to become a geotechnical engineer, work for the British Geological Survey, carry out research or go into teaching. A Geology and Physical Geography BSc degree from Birmingham sets students up for a wide range of exciting careers.

Year 1 of the Geology and Physical Geography program shares multiple modules with the Geology program. Hence, it is possible to transfer between these courses in the first year. Students also have the option of transferring onto the four-year Geology and Physical Geography MSci or Geology and Physical Geography with an International Year MSci program, depending on performance.