The Physics and Dynamics of the Earth

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1GE063

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits including (1) 80 credits physics and mathematics, or (2) 60 credits earth science, 15 credits mathematics and 15 credits physics. In both cases, participation in course Introduction to the Physics and Dynamics of the Earth, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Selection

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 12,083
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,083

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Application deadline
15 April 2025
Application code
UU-18110

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 November 2025–18 January 2026
Language of instruction
The course will be taught in English, if needed
Entry requirements

120 credits including (1) 80 credits physics and mathematics, or (2) 60 credits earth science, 15 credits mathematics and 15 credits physics. In both cases, participation in course Introduction to the Physics and Dynamics of the Earth, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
20 October 2025–2 November 2025
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course will provide you with an advanced understanding of plate tectonics and the large-scale structure of the Earth as well as localising earthquakes and the shape and rotation of the Earth. Geomagnetism, isostasy and wave propagation are also studied.

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