BSc (Hons) Geophysics
Course Overview
This three-year Geophysics degree explores the fundamental processes that shape our planet, preparing you to tackle critical environmental challenges. You will develop a strong mathematical foundation and gain extensive hands-on experience through fieldwork in diverse geological settings. The program offers exceptional flexibility, allowing you to tailor your studies toward specializations like geological geophysics, geohazards, climatology, or oceanography.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive fieldwork in various environments using industry-standard technological equipment
- Strong emphasis on mathematical techniques and analytical skills for solving complex problems
- Flexible curriculum to specialize in geological geophysics, geohazards, climatology, or oceanography
- Interdisciplinary teaching from leading Schools of Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing
- High employability in sectors like geophysical exploration, environmental consultancy, and risk analysis
Course Overview
This three-year Geophysics degree explores the fundamental processes that shape our planet, preparing you to tackle critical environmental challenges. You will develop a strong mathematical foundation and gain extensive hands-on experience through fieldwork in diverse geological settings. The program offers exceptional flexibility, allowing you to tailor your studies toward specializations like geological geophysics, geohazards, climatology, or oceanography.
Key Program Highlights
- Extensive fieldwork in various environments using industry-standard technological equipment
- Strong emphasis on mathematical techniques and analytical skills for solving complex problems
- Flexible curriculum to specialize in geological geophysics, geohazards, climatology, or oceanography
- Interdisciplinary teaching from leading Schools of Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing
- High employability in sectors like geophysical exploration, environmental consultancy, and risk analysis
Requirements
Modules
- OUR WORLD
- SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
- EARTH SYSTEMS
- COMPUTATION AND MODELLING
- MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- DATA AND RESEARCH SKILLS B
- RESEARCH PRACTICE
- FURTHER MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- FLUID FLOW - THEORY AND COMPUTATION
- METEOROLOGY
- THE OCEAN SYSTEM
- INSIDE THE EARTH
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
- EARTH'S CRITICAL ZONE
- STELLAR PHYSICS
- QUANTUM THEORY
- DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION
- MARINE SCIENCES FIELDCOURSE
- RENEWABLE ENERGY
- ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT
- FOUNDATIONS OF DATA SCIENCE
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS
- BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
- ENERGY TRANSITIONS
- MODELLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESSES
- INDEPENDENT PROJECT
- NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
- HAZARDS AND SOCIETY
- GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
- SOLAR ENERGY ENGINEERING
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- ENERGY AND PEOPLE
- THE PHYSICS OF THE UNIVERSE
- ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
- CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT
- CLIMATE AND WEATHER PREDICTION
- EARTH RESOURCES
- GEOMORPHIC SYSTEMS
- EARTH'S CRITICAL ZONE
- STELLAR PHYSICS
- METEOROLOGY
- THE OCEAN SYSTEM
- DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION
- MARINE SCIENCES FIELDCOURSE
- RENEWABLE ENERGY
- ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT
- INSIDE THE EARTH
- VOLCANOES AND EARTHQUAKES
- GIS SKILLS FOR PROJECT WORK
- PROGRAMMING FOR NON-SPECIALISTS
- ENERGY TRANSITIONS
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