Joint Master Applied Geophysics

Applied Geophysics is concerned with the development and application of exploration techniques for investigating the Earth¡¯s shallow subsurface, a region of vital interest for a broad range of problems with a high societal relevance.

The Joint Master¡¯s degree programme in Applied Geophysics offers a unique international and multifaceted education including theoretical as well as practical aspects of Applied Geophysics. The curriculum covers methodological aspects in the physical, mathematical, computational as well as data analysis and signal processing foundations of Applied Geophysics. Furthermore, theoretical and methodological aspects are put into practice in hands-?on exercises and field work.

The Master¡¯s degree programme in Applied Geophysics is an inter-?university degree programme which comprises an exchange between ETH Zurich, TU Delft and RWTH Aachen. Students attend lectures at all three universities.

After successful completion of studies, graduates in Applied Geophysics have a wide choice of professional fields like careers in the areas of Earth resource exploration and management as well as environmental and engineering investigations. Graduates from the programme are likewise attractive for positions in industry as well as doctoral studies in Earth Sciences.

Language of instruction

English

Credits | duration

120 ECTS | 2 years

Academic title

MSc degree in Applied Earth Sciences from TU Delft and a joint degree certificate from the ETH Zurich and RWTH Aachen

Detailed information

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