Program Overview
The Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement at The University of Edinburgh is a MEarthPhys programme in Natural Sciences over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geophysics and Geology with Professional Placement programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computational Modelling for Geosciences
- Earth and Planetary Structure
- Environmental Techniques and Applications
- Environmental Techniques and Applications
- Exploration Geophysics
- Exploration Geophysics
- Field Course in Tropical Marine and Terrestrial Geoscience
- Field Skills for Earth Surface Scientists
- Field Skills for Geologists
- Fields and Waves
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Typical offer
The typical offer is likely to be:
- SQA Highers: AAAA.
- A Levels: AAA.
- IB: 37 points with 555 at HL.
Minimum entry requirements
- SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S5 or ABBBB/AABB from S4-S6, to include Mathematics at Grade A and Physics.
- A Levels: ABB required in one sitting, to include Mathematics at Grade A and Physics.
- IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma with 555 at HL to include Mathematics and Physics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 60 months