Department of Earth Sciences
Introduction
Earth Science is the science of studying geologic systems and processes, including other bodies in the solar system, as well as the environment and resources of Earth and other planets. Earth Science is the platform where other Natural Science disciplines meet. It includes the research of Earth’s structure, minerals, soil, and atmosphere, as well as water and energy resources. Earth scientists explore how Earth’s natural systems currently operate, how they have operated in the recent and ancient past, and how we expect they may behave in the future. Earth Science has a high societal significance and is relevant to us all, every day.
The Department of Earth Sciences offers students a modern educational program leading to a BSc in Earth, Planetary, and Environmental Sciences. Our Graduate Program offers students the opportunity to pursue MSc and PhD degrees in the topics mentioned above. We provide high-quality education in different fields of Earth Sciences to prepare students for a wide range of socially and ethically responsible professional careers.
Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge of Geology, Paleontology, Geochemistry, Atmospheric sciences, and Geophysics to formulate solutions to various geoscience problems, and can contribute effectively to the UAE’s geologic, economic, and space sectors. They will further demonstrate an awareness of the social, ethical, and professional responsibilities in the exploration and exploitation of energy and natural resources, and an understanding of major regional and global social and environmental issues.
The Department of Earth Sciences at Khalifa University is an internationally recognized center of excellence in education and research and is among the leading geoscience centers of education and research in the Middle East. Graduates can join both the local and international petroleum and space industry or may find career opportunities in governmental and non-governmental institutions. PhD graduates can also choose to pursue academic careers with universities in the UAE and abroad.