Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics
Course, Master's level, 1GE048
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Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–21 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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120 credits including (1) 75 credits in physics and mathematics or (2) 60 credits in earth science and 45 credits in physics and mathematics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- Fees
- If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
- First tuition fee instalment: SEK 13,750
- Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750
- Application deadline
- 15 October 2026
- Application code
- UU-68117
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
Spring 2027 Spring 2027, Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 33%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 18 January 2027–21 March 2027
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
120 credits including (1) 75 credits in physics and mathematics or (2) 60 credits in earth science and 45 credits in physics and mathematics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 21 December 2026–17 January 2027
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
Continuum physics is an integral part of seismology and geodynamics. This introductory course teaches the fundamentals of how standard physical concepts are applied to elastic bodies and to fluids. Emphasis is placed on application to solid earth problems such as mantle flow, plate tectonics, and seismic waves, but the theory applies equally to the atmosphere and oceans.