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Currently accredited degree programmes

1st degrees (currently accredited)

  • BSc Major in Geology (Intensive)

Date accreditation (begins – expires): April 2023 – April 2029

Masters (currently accredited)

  • MSc Applied Geosciences (full time/part time) (Engineering Geology Theme, and Engineering Geology with HKIE Approved Courses Theme)

Date accreditation (begins – expires): March 2018 – March 2030

Formerly accredited degree programmes

1st degrees (formerly accredited)

For students graduating from June 2011 to June 2016:

  • BSc Major in Earth Sciences (Accredited pathway)

For students graduating from June 2016 to June 2019:

  • BSc Major in Geology (Accredited pathway)

For students graduating from June 2019:

  • BSc Major in Geology (Intensive)

Masters (formerly accredited)

For students graduating from Graduation Year 2018 onwards:

  • MSc Applied Geosciences (full time/part time) (Engineering Geology Theme, and Engineering Geology with HKIE Approved Courses Theme)

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For any questions regarding the Accreditation Scheme please email our Accreditation Officer Andy Saunders

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Last updated November 2025