1. University of British Columbia Vancouver
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  4. MASc in Geophysics

MASc in Geophysics

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of British Columbia Vancouver

Program Overview

Theoretically, experimentally, and observationally oriented Master of Science (M.Sc.), Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs are offered in a number of key areas of geophysics. Current interests include topics in observational and theoretical glaciology; climate variability; geodynamics of the crust, mantle, and core of Earth and other planets; geological fluid mechanics; volcanic processes; origin and structure of planetary magnetic fields; reflection seismology; time-series analysis and wavelet processing; inversion methodologies with application to reflection seismology, mineral exploration, and environmental studies; computational electrodynamics; seismology with observational programs in crustal and upper mantle studies; earthquake studies focused on understanding past and current tectonic processes in Western Canada; and theoretical model studies to investigate wave propagation in laterally heterogeneous media.

Program Key Stats

$47740 (Annual cost)



52 %

Eligibility Criteria


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155
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550
6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Bachelors Degree, Overall required grade is 3.5 on a 4-point scale, Transcripts from all past post-secondary study, Letters of References, Statement of Interest, GRE or GMAT scores, IELTS and TOEFL scores.

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