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University of Aberdeen: Geophysics
Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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Department | School of Geosciences |
Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01224 272090 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Providing professional level Geophysics training and education to open up career opportunities across a number of industries and for future academic research. Developed on the back of a recognised need for qualified geophysicists within industry, this programme is hosted by the Department of Geology & Geophysics and is delivered by staff across the School of Geosciences supplemented by external experts. It equips students with the skills for careers in the energy transition, hydrocarbon and minerals exploration, renewable energy, environmental sciences and associated service industries, or broader geophysics research.
This unique programme is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of modern geophysics, with an emphasis on cutting edge techniques for understanding the structure, dynamics and composition of the Earth from the near surface to the deep interior. The content is broad-based and integrative with a strong focus on the quantitative aspects of geophysical data analysis and interpretation.
Here, you will learn from experienced geophysics staff and key industry experts, delivered in world-class facilities with dedicated teaching and study space and explore the theory of geophysics and its application to a multitude of research and industry problems across a variety of scales, via a curriculum that covers the broad fundamentals and new technologies.
We place specific emphasis on students gaining hands-on experience in using industry-standard software and acquiring geophysical data with our large pool of geophysics equipment (including broadband seismometers, seismic reflection/refraction, ground penetrating radar, resistivity tomography, magnetometers and differential GPS).
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics degree at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level (or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). Those with a 2:1 in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar degree will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate proven ability in Geophysics, Mathematics and/or Physics. Key subjects you should have covered: At least one University-level Mathematics and/or Physics and/or Geophysics module. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Summary
Providing professional level Geophysics training and education to open up career opportunities across a number of industries and for future academic research. Developed on the back of a recognised need for qualified geophysicists within industry, this programme is hosted by the Department of Geology & Geophysics and is delivered by staff across the School of Geosciences supplemented by external experts. It equips students with the skills for careers in the energy transition, hydrocarbon and minerals exploration, renewable energy, environmental sciences and associated service industries, or broader geophysics research.
This unique programme is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of modern geophysics, with an emphasis on cutting edge techniques for understanding the structure, dynamics and composition of the Earth from the near surface to the deep interior. The content is broad-based and integrative with a strong focus on the quantitative aspects of geophysical data analysis and interpretation.
Here, you will learn from experienced geophysics staff and key industry experts, delivered in world-class facilities with dedicated teaching and study space and explore the theory of geophysics and its application to a multitude of research and industry problems across a variety of scales, via a curriculum that covers the broad fundamentals and new technologies.
We place specific emphasis on students gaining hands-on experience in using industry-standard software and acquiring geophysical data with our large pool of geophysics equipment (including broadband seismometers, seismic reflection/refraction, ground penetrating radar, resistivity tomography, magnetometers and differential GPS).
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics degree at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level (or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). Those with a 2:1 in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar degree will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate proven ability in Geophysics, Mathematics and/or Physics. Key subjects you should have covered: At least one University-level Mathematics and/or Physics and/or Geophysics module. |
Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 28764 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Providing professional level Geophysics training and education to open up career opportunities across a number of industries and for future academic research.
Developed on the back of a recognised need for qualified Geophysicists within industry, this programme is delivered by our Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology and equips students with the skills for careers in the hydrocarbon, minerals exploration or associated service industries, or broader geophysics research.
This unique programme is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of modern Geophysics, with an emphasis on cutting edge techniques for understanding the structure, dynamics and composition of the Earth from the near surface to the deep interior. The content is broad-based and integrative with a strong focus on the quantitative aspects of geophysical data analysis and interpretation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics degree at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level (or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). Those with a 2:1 in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar degree will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate proven ability in Geophysics, Mathematics and/or Physics. Key subjects you should have covered: At least one University-level Mathematics and/or Physics and/or Geophysics module. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Providing professional level Geophysics training and education to open up career opportunities across a number of industries and for future academic research.
Developed on the back of a recognised need for qualified Geophysicists within industry, this programme is delivered by our Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology and equips students with the skills for careers in the hydrocarbon, minerals exploration or associated service industries, or broader geophysics research.
This unique programme is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of modern Geophysics, with an emphasis on cutting edge techniques for understanding the structure, dynamics and composition of the Earth from the near surface to the deep interior. The content is broad-based and integrative with a strong focus on the quantitative aspects of geophysical data analysis and interpretation.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics degree at 2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours level (or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). Those with a 2:1 in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar degree will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate proven ability in Geophysics, Mathematics and/or Physics. Key subjects you should have covered: At least one University-level Mathematics and/or Physics and/or Geophysics module. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 28200 GBP for Year 1 |

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