2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Geophysics - Physics

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Liverpool, students will complete the Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering at University of Liverpool International College Their course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If their course is longer than 2 terms, students will take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Geophysics - Physics programme provides training in the principles and practice of geophysics with an emphasis on pure and practical physics.

The programme will cover core topics in physics, geophysics, geoscience and mathematics, plus a choice of advanced modules in geophysics. Major features include training in practical geophysics, exploration geophysics (particularly seismology), planetary-scale geophysics and geophysical inverse theory.

High-level training is given in geophysics with supporting physics, providing classical physics training to second year university level, and includes university training in geoscience and mathematics.

Students will work within one of the research groups to undertake a significant geophysical research project in their final year. This provides excellent training in research methodology for an academic or industrial research career.

Upon completion of the first year, it is possible to transfer to a Physics degree at the end of year one.

A number of the School’s degree programmes involve laboratory and field work. Fieldwork is carried out in various locations, ranging from inner city to coastal and mountainous environments. The University of Liverpool considers applications from prospective disabled students on the same basis as all other students, and reasonable adjustments will be considered to address barriers to access.