Geophysics (BSc Hons)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
About this programme
Curious about how our planet works?Geophysics combines geography, physics and maths to explore Earth systems and help solve global environmental challenges.What is geophysics?Geophysics is about understanding the complex interactions between the Earth's systems using physics. We explore everything from the Earth's core to the atmosphere, incorporating seismology, meteorology and elements of geology.For example, you may:study what causes natural disasters, like earthquakes and volcanoesuse natural and man-made seismic waves to understand the internal structure of the
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 4 years · 4 years
- English
- C1 Advanced (CAE) 176 · IELTS 6.5 · TOEFL iBT 92
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
- Deadline
- 13 January 2027
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Global Talent Fund BIG ScholarshipsFully funded
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- The Defne-Muhtar Kent Education Foundation ScholarshipPartial funding
- Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics ScholarshipsLiving stipend
- Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh ScholarshipLiving stipend