Physics with Geology
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)University of Aberdeen
Course details
Course description
This programme brings two hugely popular subjects together to help develop in-demand Geophysicists.
Geology is the study of the Earth and how it works: its minerals, rocks, their structure and interactions above and below Earth's surface. It is also concerned with unraveling Earth history, including the history of life, and predicting future geologic events. Geophysics applies mathematics, the principles of physics, and modeling to study the Earth’s interior and investigates the Earth’s electromagnetic and gravitational fields.
At first sight, these two subjects, may appear very different however they are not. A Geophysicist explores the same problems as a Geologist but by application of physical, numerical, and computer technology methods and particularly physics based techniques to the study of Earth’s interior and for the exploration of natural resources. If you have ever wondered how volcanoes or earthquakes happen, why Tyrannosaurus is extinct, why mountains form, how oil and gas forms and how to find and produce it, or how climate changes over time, ask a Geophysicist.
Subjects
- Physics
- Geology
- Science
- Environment
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B,B
AABB Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher National 5 at grades C or above in English, Mathematics (but not Applications of Mathematics) and in either Chemistry or Physics Highers Maths and Physics required.
Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B
For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, to include Mathematics and Physics (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.
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Course details
Full time
12th Sep 2022 to 12th Sep 2026
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Main Site
University Office
Regent Walk
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX