MSc (Applied Geophysics) - School of Physics
OVERVIEW
The objectives of this programme are to equip postgraduates with a solid foundation in the field of applied geophysics; the ability to relate various Geoscience disciplines, concepts and practices; the capability to translate their knowledge and skills into practice; and the skills and motivation to pursue a doctoral programme.
Course Structure
The programme consists of 40 units of the following four core courses, three elective courses and one compulsory research project.
Semester I
- Potential Field Exploration Methods (core - 4 units)
- Seismic Interpretation (core - 4 units)
- Geoenvironmental Issues (elective - 2 units)
- Formation Evaluation (core - 4 units)
- Remote Sensing Applications (core - 4 units)
- Engineering Geoscience (elective - 2 units)
- Petroleum Geoscience (elective - 2 units)
Semester II
- Research Project (compulsory - 20 units)
Expertise available in the following School:
School of Physics: https://fizik.usm.my/
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree in Physics or related area
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
