US6443001 - Bachelor of Applied Science in Geophysics with Honours

OVERVIEW

Geophysics is dedicated to studying the structure and motion of the Earth. Major thrusts in the programme include atmospheric science, environmental geophysics, Oceanography, rocks and minerals such as petroleum and natural gas. It involves the application of physical laws and principles to the study of the Earth and other astronomical bodies. Geophysical studies use physical measurements and mathematical models to explore and analyze the structure and dynamics of the Solid Earth and its liquid content.

School of Physics,
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang Malaysia
http://www.fizik.usm.my

Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semester
Medium Instruction : English Language
Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: ACADEMIC Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate etc.) or Diploma in related field ENGLISH IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5 Candidate from an institution in which the medium of instruction is English Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.

MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

ACADEMIC

Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate etc.) or
Diploma in related field

ENGLISH

IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0 or
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5 or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5
Candidate from an institution in which the medium of instruction is English

Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES	DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES : Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.75 And Minimum grade B in subjects below: Physics Mathematics Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications	DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS: Obtained Diploma in related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.75 And Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution And Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.75 and minimum grade B in subjects below: Physics Mathematics ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives) ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of 10 and minimum grade B in subjects below: Physics Mathematics AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of B in subjects below: Mathematics Physics INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES Passed IB diploma with 28 points Minimum of 5 score at High Level (HL) in subjects below: Physics Mathematics AND 5 score at Standard Level (SL) in Further Mathematics

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES

DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS

HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES :

Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.75

And

Minimum grade B in subjects below:

Physics
Mathematics

Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications

DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

Obtained Diploma in related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.75

And

Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution

And

Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.75 and minimum grade B in subjects below:

Physics
Mathematics

‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
(AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of 10 and minimum grade B in subjects below:
- Physics
- Mathematics

AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of B in subjects below:

Mathematics
Physics

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

Passed IB diploma with 28 points
Minimum of 5 score at High Level (HL) in subjects below:
- Physics
- Mathematics

AND

5 score at Standard Level (SL) in Further Mathematics

FEES

INTERNATIONAL FEES

TYPE of fees	Amount (USD)
TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees	Amount (USD): 13,750.00
TYPE of fees: Per semester	Amount (USD): 1,718.75
TYPE of fees: Per year	Amount (USD): 3,437.50
TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)	Amount (USD): 112.50
TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)	Amount (USD): 1,325.00
TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

LIST OF COURSE
Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Sem 1 & Sem 2

Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism

Vibrations, Waves & Optics

Modern Physics

Calculus

Linear Algebra & Vector Analysis

Physical Geology & Hydrogeology

Sedimentology & Startigraphy

Physics Practical

Geology Practical

Computational Approach in Physics Learning

Sem 1 & Sem 2

Complex Analysis & Differential Equations

Geophysical Data Analysis

Solid Earth Geophysics

Seismic Exploration Geophysics

Potential Field Exploration Geophysics

Introduction to Meteorology

Solar System & Earth Geophysics

Geophysics Practical

Introduction to Astronomy

Structure of the Universe

Sem 1 & Sem 2

Introduction to Oceanography

Remote Sensing

Geophysics Project

The Engineer in Society

Energy Studies

Astronomy Principles and Practices

Introduction to Radio Astronomy

Tropical Meteorology & Forecasting

Sem 1 & Sem 2

Potential Field Interpretation

Seismic Data Processing

Engineering & Environmental Geophysics

Petroleum Geology

Physical & Geological Oceanography

Industrial Training
CAREER PROSPECTS
Position
- Geophysicist (O&G)
- Site Investigation Consultants
- Earth Survey Officer
- Meteorological Officer
- School Teacher (Physics, Geography)
- Pilot
- University Lecturer
- Software Developer
Related Industries
- Oil & Gas Industry (O&G)
- Private Companies (Site Investigation)
- Department of minerals & Geosciences (JMG)
- The Ministry of Education Malaysia (Moe)
- Airlines Company
- Public & Private Universities

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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