Use IT for research with Geospatial and mapping Sciences

Use IT for research with Geospatial and mapping Sciences

What is geospatial science?

• Geospatial technology has encouraged exploration of land and water with satellite based tracking devices and other surveying equipments. It focusses on using information technology to understand people, places and processes of the earth.

• Various courses are offered like Msc, PG Certificate, PG Diploma Geospatial Science and Technology.

Which institutes in India offer the course?

• Msc Geospatial Science and technology, IISMSI, Hyderabad.

Who is eligible for the course?

• Student must be a science graduate having Mathematics as a subject at least at plus 2
• Appear for an entrance exam held by the institute.
• Those candidates who have appeared for the test in current session can also apply subject to submitting the successful certificate during admission.

Are there any colleges offering this course abroad?

• University of Glasgow offers an MSc of 12 months, 24-48 months part time; PG Dip of 9 months, 21-44 months part time, PG Certificate 3.5 months, 9-32 months part time. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and allows students to take up work as chartered surveyors in the fields of land surveying, engineering surveying, hydrographic surveying.

What background is required for admission to the course?

• Generally an Honors degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering, environmental science, mathematics, physics or planning is required however ones with some background of Mathematics will also be considered.
• It is madatory to take a test to prove your proficiency in English
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Why should one opt for this course?

• There is a great demand for professionals who not only understand the criticalities of geaospatial data collection but can also work their way around it. There is a need for surveyors especially in hydrographic survey, in support of offshore oil and renewable energy engineering and maintainance. Careers in this field mainly exist in the geomatics, civil engineering, mining and other sector.