By studying the Earth's internal core, crust, oceans, atmosphere, and the solar system, we can gain a better understanding of how our planet works. This course explores how maths, physics and computer modelling can all be used to help further our knowledge of Earth processes. You’ll combine traditional observational and field skills with numerical and analytical fundamental science to understand the Earth more quantitatively. You’ll benefit from our internationally leading research programme, as well as lectures and case studies from business and academic leaders. Our courses place a strong emphasis on fieldwork, where you’ll learn essential skills and apply your knowledge in real-world settings. This includes the opportunity to build your familiarity with using technical equipment on a fieldwork trip to Cyprus. To prepare yourself for using specialist electronic mapping packages, you’ll also complete a variety of computing modules. You’ll spend your third year at one of our partner universities abroad. This will enable you to challenge yourself in a different academic environment before you return to Imperial for your final year. Your studies will culminate in the completion of a research project or dissertation, where you’ll explore an aspect of geophysics in greater detail. **Professional accreditation** * Geological Society of London This degree leads to a Master's level qualification and is professionally accredited by the Geological Society of London. With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad. Our MSci courses in Earth Science also reduce the number of years of post-graduation experience you need in order to register as a Chartered Geologist (CGeol). This is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in the geosciences industries, and can help you to enhance your career prospects and earning potential. In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines (ARSM) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.
A Level: AAA | Must include: A in Mathematics A in Physics General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer. Additionally: GCSE grade B/6 in an appropriate modern foreign language | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS points | Our minimum entry standard is 38 points overall, to include: 6 in Mathematics* at higher level 6 in Physics at higher level Additionally: an appropriate modern foreign language grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level. *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3D3 | Must include: D3 in Mathematics D3 in Physics Additionally: GCSE grade B/6 in an appropriate modern foreign language
Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.5 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 62 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 5.0 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 100 overall with 22 in all bands Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid. For pre-2015 test, the College requires grade B overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 185 overall with 176 in all elements/bands
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*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes. Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed. Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value. For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/ For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/ — Fees update for 2027
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