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Geophysics utilizes physics principles to address Earth science challenges. This field finds extensive application wherever subsurface data is needed—such as environmental evaluation and cleanup, construction projects, marine studies, and planetary research.
Your studies will focus on analyzing Earth's interior through physics-based and mathematical approaches. You'll join a field program exploring various geophysical instruments like seismic, gravitational, magnetic, and electromagnetic technologies, all crucial for resource exploration. The curriculum covers geological phenomena such as quakes and strategies for reducing disaster impacts.
Those considering an Honours track should meet with departmental advisors during their first year before second-year enrollment. The B.Sc. Honours degree requires 120 credit units total, with a minimum of 66 senior-level credits.