Regional Structural Seismology

5 credits

Course, Master's level, 1GE071

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
2 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

180 credits including (1) 80 credits in physics and mathematics or (2) 70 credits in earth science and 45 credits in physics and mathematics. In both cases Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics, 5 credits, and Introduction to Seismology, 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 13,750
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 13,750

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-18128

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 October 2026–1 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
33%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
2 November 2026–17 January 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

180 credits including (1) 80 credits in physics and mathematics or (2) 70 credits in earth science and 45 credits in physics and mathematics. In both cases Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics, 5 credits, and Introduction to Seismology, 5 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
19 October 2026–1 November 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course covers different seismological methods (analysis of ambient noise and surface waves, regional and teleseismic tomography, receiver functions and shear wave splitting) used to investigate the structure of the Earth on a regional scale. The methodological principles, parametrisations of models and applications of specific inverse methods for some of the most widely applied seismological methods are covered. Interpretation and analysis of models, including their uncertainties and limitations, are reviewed.

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