Physics and Earth Sciences (Geophysics)
Why study Geomatics at UVic?
Use physics to investigate the Earth's internal structure and processes. Learn about geophysical methods and what they tell us about our planet. Study the exploration for natural resources. Gain experience through field exercises and research.
Sample courses
- The Dynamic Earth
- Introductory Geophysics
- Earth Science Field School
Careers
- Environmental geophysicist
- Exploration geophysicist
- Information technology and scientific computing specialist
- Seismologist
Admission requirements
- Apply to the Physics program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.
- You can declare a combined degree program as your major after one year of full-time study.
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Program resources
- Program planning for Science students
- Department of Physics & Astronomy
- School of Earth and Ocean Sciences
- Faculty of Science