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Geophysics

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Faculty:

Faculty of Science

Degree:

Bachelor; Co-op; Honours

Field of Study:

Geophysics and Seismology

Description:

Geophysics is an interdisciplinary physical science of the planets and their environments, in particular the Earth. Geophysics applies the knowledge and techniques of physics, mathematics, and chemistry to understand planetary structure, dynamic behaviour, and evolution through time.

Geophysics is an interdisciplinary physical science that applies the knowledge and techniques of physics, mathematics, and chemistry to understanding the structure, subsurface, and dynamic behaviour of the earth and its environment. Science electives are normally selected from Geophysics, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Astronomy, Oceanography, and Chemistry courses. An honours program in Geophysics is suited to students seeking to do research in the field.

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Geophysics at The University of British Columbia - Vancouver

Length:

4 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

National:	$5,729
International:	$44,091

This estimate represents the tuition for the first year.

Scholarships:

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Grade12 Advanced Functions or Grade12 Precalculus Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics Grade11 Chemistry Grade11 Physics Graduation from high school Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents) At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
Application Notes :	English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet theEnglish Language Admission Standard.

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 English
Grade12 Advanced Functions or Grade12 Precalculus
Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics
Grade11 Chemistry
Grade11 Physics

Graduation from high school
Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)
At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)

Application Notes :

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are numerous ways to meet theEnglish Language Admission Standard.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on August 08, 2022

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