Overview

About the programme

In Geophysics we use quantitative physical methods to investigate the Earth and its environment. We measure natural and man-made ground vibrations (seismic waves), magnetic and electromagnetic fields, gravity, the shape of the Earth and other physical parameters and use these together with sophisticated computer modelling and processing methods in order to investigate the Earth’s internal structure and dynamics.

Measurements are made on the surface, in boreholes, and from boats, aircraft and satellites. Geophysics is important commercially in prospecting for minerals, water, oil, and gas, for studying earthquakes and in environmental applications such as monitoring groundwater pollution.

More academic research targets at Uppsala University include the geological evolution of Sweden, the very deep composition of the Earth, and large scale deformation processes (plate tectonics).

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Applied Geophysics
Carbondioxide Sequestration
Geothermal Energy
Mineral Prospecting
Mountain Building
Earthquake Seismology
Scientific Drilling
Volcano Seismology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Visby, Sweden

Disciplines

Physics Geology View 11 other PhDs in Geology in Sweden

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A person meets the general entry requirements for PhD Programmes if he or she:

has been awarded a second-cycle qualification;
has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle; or
has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.

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