Overview
About the programme
In Geophysics we use quantitative physical methods to investigate the Earth and its environment. We measure natural and man-made ground vibrations (seismic waves), magnetic and electromagnetic fields, gravity, the shape of the Earth and other physical parameters and use these together with sophisticated computer modelling and processing methods in order to investigate the Earth’s internal structure and dynamics.
Measurements are made on the surface, in boreholes, and from boats, aircraft and satellites. Geophysics is important commercially in prospecting for minerals, water, oil, and gas, for studying earthquakes and in environmental applications such as monitoring groundwater pollution.
More academic research targets at Uppsala University include the geological evolution of Sweden, the very deep composition of the Earth, and large scale deformation processes (plate tectonics).
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Applied Geophysics
- Carbondioxide Sequestration
- Geothermal Energy
- Mineral Prospecting
- Mountain Building
- Earthquake Seismology
- Scientific Drilling
- Volcano Seismology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Geology View 29 other PhDs in Physics in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements for PhD Programmes if he or she:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification;
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle; or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- PhD programmes are free of charge in Sweden, regardless of citizenship.
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