BSc (Hons)Geophysics (Physics)

Study location	United Kingdom, Liverpool
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	F656

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) - good results in Mathematics - good results in Physics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) TOEFL (IBT): Overall score of 88-89 or above, with at least 21 in Listening and Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 162

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	liverpool.ac.uk/..hysics-bsc-hons/overview

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

Students take the following compulsory modules:

Study Skills and GIS
Earth Structure and Plate Tectonics
Introduction to Sedimentary Rocks and Fossils
Newtonian Dynamics
Wave Phenomena
Foundations of Modern Physics
Maths for Physicists 1
Maths for Physicists 2

Fieldwork:

1 day in North England (Autumn)

Programme Year Two

Students take the following compulsory modules:

Geophysical Mathematics and Potential Theory
Exploration Geophysics
Seismology and Computing
Environmental Geophysics
Material Universe
Electromagnetism
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum and Atomic Physics

Programme Year Three

Students take the following compulsory modules:

Geophysical Project
Exploration Geophysics and Signal Processing
Geophysical Exploration Techniques

Two options from:

Volcano, earthquake and tsunami geophysics
Quantitative tectonics
Ocean Dynamics
Planetary Geophysics
Geophysical Data Modelling
Nuclear Physics
Science communication

Fieldwork:

14 days in Tenerife (winter)

Career opportunities

There has never been a better time to study Earth Sciences. Many of the fundamental questions of our times will be answered by geoscientists, as we seek to provide sustainable resources for the world’s population, as well as predict and mitigate climate change and natural hazards by building a better understanding of the planet on which we live.

The majority of our recent graduates have gained employment within a degree-related field or continued within further education after graduation. We have close links with geoscience and environmental industries ensuring that our degrees properly equip you for future employment. The truly interdisciplinary nature of our degrees additionally makes graduates in the Earth Sciences highly sought after by other employment sectors.