Earth sciences encompass the sciences that study the planet Earth, as well as outer space around the Earth.

Graduates of programs for the training of scientific and pedagogical personnel are able to competently carry out research work in the field of geology, prospecting and exploration of minerals.

Research in the field of general and regional geology touches upon the fundamental problems of the origin of the Earth and its structure, the processes of formation of continents and oceans, the mechanisms of formation and destruction of the highest mountain systems, issues of the emergence of the organic world, the patterns of distribution of minerals.

Scientific research in the field of prospecting and exploration of minerals includes a wide range of topical issues about the geological structure of the Earth's interior, genetic features of the formation and patterns of spatial distribution of solid minerals, oil and gas, determining search criteria and features, improving methods of assessment, prospecting and exploration geological objects of various hierarchical levels, effective application of digital modeling methods for mineral deposits.