Master's Programme in Physics – Geophysics
Outline, TFY2M, GEOF
- Code
- TFY2M
- Specialisation code
- GEOF
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 6 November 2023
- Registration number
- TEKNAT 2023/166
The following designations are used:
G1N - First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle courses as entry requirements
G2F - First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle courses as entry requirements
A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle courses as entry requirements, at least 120 credits
A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle courses as entry requirements
A1E - Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
A2E - Second cycle, degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
Semester 1
Period 1
Alternatives for students without previous background in geophysics, e.g. students who have a BSc in physics or a BSc in Earth sciences with a sufficiently high number of higher education credits in physics and mathematics:
- Applied and Environmental Geophysics, 10 credits (1GE017) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science G2F, Physics G2F
- Scientific Programming in Python with Applications in Physics, 5 credits (1FA453) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computer Science A1N, Physics A1N
Alternatives for students who have already taken geophysics courses within the Bachelor Programme in Physics with specialisation in Geophysics at Uppsala University:
- Geology for Physicists, 10 of 15 credits (1GV219) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science G1F
- Applied Geoinformatics for Earth Sciences, 5 credits (1GE039) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Geography A1N
1GV219 is only given in Swedish.
Other alternatives:
- Classical Electrodynamics, 10 credits (1FA257) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F
- Electromagnetic Field Theory, 5 credits (1FA252) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
The courses 1FA252 and 1FA257 may be scheduled to be taught simultaneously, students are not expected to read them during the same period.
- Fluid Mechanics, 5 credits (1FA253) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Dynamics of Earth Systems: Global Change, 10 credits (1GV014) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N
- Engineering Geology and Geotechnical Engineering, 5 credits (1TV445) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Technology A1N
1TV445 is only given in Swedish.
Period 2
Alternatives for students without previous background in geophysics, e.g. students who have a BSc in physics or a BSc in Earth sciences with a sufficiently high number of higher education credits in physics and mathematics:
- Global Geophysics, 10 credits (1GE009) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- The Physics and Dynamics of the Earth, 5 credits (1GE063) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Time Series Analysis of Geophysical Data, 5 credits (1GE049) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
Alternatives for students who have already taken geophysics courses within the Bachelor Programme in Physics with specialisation in Geophysics at Uppsala University:
- Applied Deep Learning in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA370) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N, Technology A1N
- Optimisation, 5 credits (1TD184) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computational Science A1N, Computer Science A1N, Data Science A1N, Technology A1N
- Geology for Physicists, 5 of 15 credits (1GV219) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science G1F
1GV219 is only given in Swedish.
Other alternatives:
- Challenges in Deep and High Stress Mining, 5 credits (1MP024) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N
- Critical Metals and Minerals, 5 credits (1MP022) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N
1MP022 and 1MP024 are block courses given at 100% study pace.
Semester 2
Period 3
Alternatives for students without previous background in geophysics, e.g. students who have a BSc in physics or a BSc in Earth sciences with a sufficiently high number of higher education credits in physics and mathematics:
- Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics, 5 credits (1GE048) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Physical Properties of Rocks, 5 credits (1GE053) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- The Earth's Potential Fields, 5 credits (1GE035) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
Alternatives for students who have already taken geophysics courses within the Bachelor Programme in Physics with specialisation in Geophysics at Uppsala University:
- Continuum Mechanics in Geophysics, 5 credits (1GE048) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- High Performance Programming, 10 credits (1TD062) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computational Science A1N, Computer Science A1N, Data Science A1N, Technology A1N
Other alternatives:
- Scientific Computing for Partial Differential Equations, 5 credits (1TD354) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computational Science A1N, Computer Science A1N, Technology A1N
- Mineral Exploration, 10 credits (1MP032) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Sustainable Development A1N
- Technological Developments for Economic Valuation and Sustainability of Mineral Resources, 5 credits (1MP034) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Sustainable Development A1N
Period 4
Starting from this period, students without previous background in geophysics and students who have studied geophysics courses within the Bachelor Programme in Physics with specialisation in Geophysics at Uppsala University can study the same courses.
- Inversion of Geophysical Data, 10 credits (1GE016) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N, Physics A1N
- Introduction to Seismology, 5 credits (1GE068) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
Other alternatives:
- Dynamical System and Chaos, 5 credits (1FA152) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Mathematics A1N, Physics A1N
- Advanced Applied Deep Learning in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA006) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1F, Technology A1F
- Degree Project D in Geophysics, 15 credits (1GE038) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1E
The course 1GE038 is for a one-year Master's degree.
Semester 3
Period 1
- Applications of Geodynamics, 5 credits (1GE052) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Seismic Imaging, 5 credits (1GE070) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Earthquake Seismology, 5 credits (1GE069) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
Other alternatives:
- Applied Mathematics, 5 credits (1MA148) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Mathematics A1N
- Scientific Computing, Bridging Course, 5 credits (1TD045) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computational Science A1N, Computer Science A1N, Mathematics A1N
Period 2
- Electromagnetic Geophysics, 10 credits (1GE057) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Regional Structural Seismology, 5 credits (1GE071) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Degree Project E in Geophysics, 15 of 45 credits (1GE031) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Other alternatives:
- Presentation and Publication, 5 credits (1GV006) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N
- Tectonics and Geodynamics, 10 credits (1MP045) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1N
- Applied 3D Geological Mapping and Modelling, 5 credits (1MP029) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Sustainable Development A1N
- Statistical Methods in Physics and Engineering, 5 credits (1FA018) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A1N
- Applied Finite Element Methods, 5 credits (1TD056) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Computational Science A1F, Computer Science A1F, Technology A1F
Semester 4
Period 3
- Degree Project E in Geophysics, 15 of 30 credits (1GE029) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
- Degree Project E in Geophysics, 15 of 45 credits (1GE031) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Period 4
- Degree Project E in Geophysics, 15 of 30 credits (1GE029) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
- Degree Project E in Geophysics, 15 of 45 credits (1GE031) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Physics A2E
Optional courses that can be taken during any period of the programme:
- Project Work in Geophysics, 5 credits (1GE030) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Project Work in Geophysics, 10 credits (1GE032) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
- Project Work in Geophysics, 15 credits (1GE034) Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Earth Science A1F, Physics A1F
Programme syllabus
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2024
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2023
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2022
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2021
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2020
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2019
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2018
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2017
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 2
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2016, version 1
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2015
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2014
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2013
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2012
- Programme syllabus valid from Autumn 2011