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UCAS CODE: F660

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


This degree is professionally accredited by the Geological Society of London. As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the Royal School of Mines on completion of this course.

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.Your final year culminates in the completion of a research project or dissertation, where you'll explore an aspect of geophysics in greater detail.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 40,940per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level : AAA

Must include:A in MathematicsA in PhysicsGeneral 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.

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University information

Imperial College London

  • University League Table

    6th

  • Campus address

    Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 2AZ, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 33 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    171 75%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.29 86%

    2nd

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