Geological Physics (Physics Focusing on Earth)
In the world of Earth and google earth, the Geophysics Graduate Program at Scripps is gearing up for a new cohort of students. Interested applicants are invited to register for admission in fall 2025.
The program offers a comprehensive education in geophysics, with a focus on studying Earth and other planets to advance our understanding of their origin, composition, and evolution. A broad education is provided, alongside research and coursework spanning multiple specializations, such as geodesy, geomagnetism, marine electromagnetic methods, observational seismology, computational and theoretical seismology, and space geodesy.
The curriculum is flexible and multidisciplinary, welcoming graduate students from diverse backgrounds in science and engineering. The program provides a hands-on, collaborative learning environment, with opportunities for field experiments, instrument development, laboratory investigations, and shipboard expeditions.
Two different degree options are available: the MS Plan-Thesis and the MS Plan-Coursework. The MS Plan-Thesis combines coursework and research, culminating in a thesis, while the MS Plan-Coursework consists of 36 units of credit, with 22 units from Foundational Courses and 12 units of research work.
Applicants are evaluated based on Academic Preparation, Scholarly potential, Diversity, equity, and inclusion contributions, Alignment with the program, Realistic self-appraisal, and Long-term goals. A major in physics, mathematics, or earth sciences is recommended, but not required.
For those seeking a PhD, a new Geodesy Track has been established within the GP program, offering additional classes on methods and observations to study Earth's physical processes. All PhD applicants are considered for financial support.
The class requirements for the Geophysics graduate program consist of 50 units. Applicants should submit applications by December 4, 2024, for full consideration. Applications submitted after the deadline may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Notable faculty and researchers at Scripps include Yehuda Bock, Adrian Borsa, Catherine Constable, Steven Constable, Wenyuan Fan, Yuri Fialko, Helen Amanda Fricker, Alice Gabriel, Jeffrey Gee, Peter Gerstoft, Jamin Greenbaum, Jennifer Haase, Gabi Laske, Dave May, Matti Morzfeld, Ross Parnell-Turner, David Sandwell, Peter Shearer, Dave Stegman, Vashan Wright, and Adam Young.
Emeritus faculty and researchers include Duncan Agnew, Jon Berger, Catherine Degroot-Hedlin, Alistair Harding, Michael Hedlin, Guy Masters, Jean-Bernard Minster, John Orcutt, Len Srnka, Hubert Staudigel, Lisa Tauxe, Frank Vernon, and Mark Zumberge.
Information about funding can be found on the provided link. A list of current GP graduate students and graduate student handbooks are available. GRE scores are not required for Fall 2025 admission.
The "Professional and ethical science requirement" (SIOG 232, 2 units) must be completed by the end of year three. Students are encouraged to take electives (10 units in year one, 12 units by the end of year three) to fulfill the 50 unit requirement.
Graduates are well prepared for careers in academia, industry, or public service. Register your interest today and embark on an exciting journey in geophysics at Scripps!
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