B.Sc. in Geophysics

Geophysics is the study of the Earth using physics. It explores what lies beneath the surface — from rocks and fluids to magnetic and gravitational fields. A degree in geophysics trains you to investigate natural resources, understand earthquakes and volcanoes, and solve real-world environmental problems.

What geophysics actually is

Geophysics blends physics, mathematics, and geology to study the Earth's structure and processes. Programmes of this kind typically cover seismic waves, gravity, magnetism, electrical resistivity, and heat flow. You learn how to use instruments and computer models to map the subsurface and interpret data. The skills you build — analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical software use — are useful across many industries.

Where a geophysics degree can take you

Most graduates work in the oil, gas, and mining industries, finding and extracting natural resources. Others go into environmental consulting, where they assess groundwater, contamination, or the safety of building sites. Some geophysicists work in research or with government agencies, monitoring natural hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis. The field also opens doors into data science, engineering, and geotechnical roles.

How hard it is to get a place

This programme is less competitive to enter than many other science degrees. That means your chances of admission depend on having the right background and meeting the school's subject requirements, rather than on outstripping thousands of applicants. If you have studied General Science or Technical Studies at SHS and are interested in the Earth and physics, this could be a realistic option. Check whether your grades satisfy the published requirements for this specific programme.