Most affordable Masters program in Geophysics and Seismology Denver, Colorado

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The Geophysics Concentration combines a strong foundation in geology with additional depth in geophysics, physics, mathematics, and associated quantitative and computer skills. Students in this concentration are well prepared both for employment opportunities in a wide variety of geosciences and geotechnical fields, and for subsequent graduate training that includes geophysics, seismology, geodynamics, energy exploration, environmental geophysics, space sciences, and resource management.

The Geophysics offers both traditional, research-oriented graduate programs and non-thesis education programs designed to meet specific career objectives. The program of study is selected by the student, in consultation with an advisor, and with thesis committee approval, according to the student’s career needs and interests.

We are excited to announce the addition of several NEW graduate degree programs, starting in Fall 2019! Specific requirements to be published this spring. Click here to begin the application process.

Master of Science, Non-Thesis: Geophysics or Geophysical EngineeringComputational Geophysics Track Now Available.

Master of Science, Thesis and Non-ThesisHydrologic Science and Engineering: Hydrogeophysics.

Master of Science, Thesis and Non-ThesisHumanitarian Engineering: Humanitarian Geophysics.

This is a multi-disciplinary, non-thesis masters degree for students interested in working as geoscience professionals in the petroleum industry. Students gain admission to the program by application to any of the three sponsoring departments. Students are administered by that department into which they first matriculate.

Students may obtain a thesis-based Master of Science degree in either Geophysics or Geophysical Engineering. To obtain the Master of Science in Geophysical Engineering, the course work and thesis topic must meet the following requirements in addition to those associated with the Master of Science in Geophysics:.

The student’s dissertation topic must be appropriate for inclusion as part of an engineering degree.

This program is suitable for student who desire careers in research or academia. To obtain the PhD in Geophysical Engineering, the course work and thesis topic must meet the following requirements in addition to those associated with the PhD in Geophysics:.

In addition to specific professional development course requirements, and a requirement to demonstrate fluency in a language other than English, PhD students in the Geophysics must also engage in a practical teaching experience in an ongoing Mines course. This experience must take place within a single semester and involves a range of teaching methodology, including planning and delivering lectures and labs, holding office hours, and developing and grading assignments or quizzes.

We encourage you to as early as possible for the term for which you wish to be considered. Credentials may be received separately in the Office of Graduate Admissions, and will be included with submitted application file. Priority consideration for both admission and available funding is given to the earliest competitive applications to the program. Click here to begin your application process.

To be reviewed for your desired entry semester, your application must be complete, with all credentials received by the Office of Graduate Admissions, by the posted deadlines.

We require the following for applications to the Geophysics graduate program:.

The Geophysics has no minimum required test scores or GPA for admission to the graduate program. Average scores of applicants accepted into the program for 2017-2018 are:.

Applications may take several weeks to review. You will be notified by the Office of Graduate Admissions when a decision is reached.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all credentials are received in time to meet the above deadlines. If you cannot meet the deadlines, you may contact the Graduate Admissions office to be considered for admission for a subsequent term.