The Physics and Dynamics of the Earth
Course, Master's level, 1GE063
Expand the information below to show details on how to apply and entry requirements.
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025,
Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
- 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
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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
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Higher education credits in science and engineering (maximum 240 credits)
- Fees
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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
- 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
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025,
Uppsala, 33%, On-campus, The course will be taught in English, if needed
For exchange students
- 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.