Geologist - State Exam
As of 2015, the State Exam for Geologists will be held jointly with the University of Roma Tre. The exam will be given in alternate years to the two universities, starting at Sapienza.
Admission Requisites
You can register for the Geologist State Exam if you have one of the following degrees:
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Current Academic System Degrees: LM-74, LM-75, LM-79 (DM 270/04), 82/S, 85/S, 86/S (DM 509/99)
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Previous Academic System Degrees: Degrees in Environmental Science, Geology and Mining Engineering.
State Exam
The State Exam includes the following tests:
a) a written test addressing theoretical aspects of Physical Geography, Geomorphology, Applied Geology, Geo-resources and Mineralogical-Petrographic Applications for the Environment and Cultural Heritage, Applied Geophysics, Geotechnics, Urban Techniques and Planning, Agricultural Hydraulics and Forestry Hydraulic Systems, Mining Engineering and Security, Administrative Law;
b) the second written test addresses the application of the topics included in the first test;
c) an oral test on the subjects addressed by the written tests, relative legislation and professional deontology;
d) a practical test on the subjects addressed by the written tests, as well as stratigraphic and sedimentary geology and structural geology with a particular focus on the reading, interpretation and development of geological maps and sections.