MEarthPhys (Hons) Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement

Geophysics is about understanding the complex interactions between Earth's systems. We explore everything from liquid metal in the Earth's core to moving continents on the Earth surface. We study the composition of the deep Earth and the rapidly changing composition of the Earth's atmosphere.

Our degree offers you the best of both subjects.

Many people confuse geology and geophysics, as both disciplines study the Earth and how it works. For example, they both explore the mechanisms behind plate tectonics.

However:

Geologists focus on the materialistic surface of the Earth and its evolution.
Geophysicists are mainly concerned about the Earth's physical processes, including its internal composition and atmosphere.
As a student in geophysics and geology, you will learn about:

the microscopic properties of minerals
the structure and composition of the Earth
how large scale forces such as gravity, seismology and magnetism shape the Earth
our Earth's past to forecast and safeguard its future
the impact of global climate change on our world

SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAA - ABB.
IB: 34 points with 655 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL.

IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.