BSc (Hons) Geophysics (Physics)
Course Overview
This program offers a rigorous education in geophysics, blending pure and applied physics to understand the Earth and other planetary bodies. It provides a strong foundation for careers in geophysical data analysis and research, with a curriculum that includes advanced geology and mathematics. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics and features unique international opportunities.
Key Program Highlights
- Strong foundation in physics, geology, and mathematics up to second-year university level
- Ideal preparation for careers in geophysical data analysis and global/planetary research
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for Chartered Physicist status
- Unique option to spend a Year in China at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)
- Flexibility to transfer to a pure Physics degree at the end of the first year
Course Overview
This program offers a rigorous education in geophysics, blending pure and applied physics to understand the Earth and other planetary bodies. It provides a strong foundation for careers in geophysical data analysis and research, with a curriculum that includes advanced geology and mathematics. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics and features unique international opportunities.
Key Program Highlights
- Strong foundation in physics, geology, and mathematics up to second-year university level
- Ideal preparation for careers in geophysical data analysis and global/planetary research
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for Chartered Physicist status
- Unique option to spend a Year in China at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)
- Flexibility to transfer to a pure Physics degree at the end of the first year
Requirements
Modules
- Physics Icebreaker Project
- Dynamics and Relativity
- Introduction to Computational Physics
- Mathematics for Physicists I
- Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter
- Practical Physics I
- Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
- Foundations of Quantum Physics
- Introduction to Geophysics
- Mathematics for Physicists II
- Applied Geophysics
- Electromagnetism I
- Mathematics for Physicists III
- Quantum and Atomic Physics I
- Condensed Matter Physics I
- Earth and Environmental Data Science
- Environmental Geophysics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Earth Science Project
- Electromagnetism II
- Geophysical Data Modelling
- Geophysics Field School
- Physics of Planets
- Signal Processing and Seismic Analysis
- Statistical Thermodynamics
- Materials Physics and Characterisation
- Nuclear Physics
- Quantum and Atomic Physics II
- Semiconductor Applications
- Solid State Physics
- Applied Earthquake and Volcano Seismology
- Energy Generation and Storage
- Global Geophysics and Geodynamics
- Magnetic Properties of Solids
- Nuclear Power
- Particle Physics
- Physics of Sound and Music
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Surfaces and Interfaces
