MSc Geophysics (with Pathways) at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Providing professional-level geophysics training and education to open up career opportunities across a number of industries and for future academic research. The MSc Geophysics offers three distinct study pathways based on your areas of interest. Choose from the Geophysics, Energy Resources Geophysics, or Environmental Sustainability Geophysics Pathway.

Duration: 1 year (12 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Seismic Reflection Acquisition and Processing (GL500A), Earth Physics, Structure and Processes, Near Surface & Environmental Geophysics, Borehole Geophysics and Petrophysics and Geophysics and Petrophysics.

Career pathways

Successful completion of this programme will open up opportunities for students with oil and gas operators and mineral exploration companies, as well as dedicated geophysics service companies related to renewable energy, and civil and environmental engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a 2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Geophysics, Mathematics or Physics. Those with a 2:2 in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar degree will also be considered where the applicant can demonstrate a proven ability in Geophysics, Mathematics and/or Physics. Your degree should have included at least one university-level Mathematics and/or Physics and/or Geophysics module.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,900 a year (2026/27). UK fee. Reduced rate (University of Aberdeen Graduates): £7,000. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,250 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,250. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (12 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/how-to-apply/

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