Postgraduate study in Environmental Physics
What can you study in Environmental Physics?
You will take a mix of advanced courses in Geology, Mathematics and Physics and focus on applied/solid earth, atmospheric or marine environmental physics.
Research areas include:
- Climate and environmental change
- Atmospheric and ocean dynamics and processes
- Environmental data analysis and modelling
- Subsurface imaging and investigation, including with seismic and radar waves, and potential field methods
Depending on your focus, the specialised knowledge you can gain includes:
- Developing subsurface geological models
- Learning techniques to analyse and explain the characteristics of climate and environmental change
- Learning how to analyse and optimise data for sub-surface investigation
- Developing data science skills for environmental analytics using data from traditional networks , satellites and field measurements.
Entry requirements for postgraduate study in Environmental Physics
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: A major in Environmental Physics, Geophysics, Physics or its equivalent, approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Structuring your postgraduate programme in Environmental Physics
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons)) in Environmental Physics
45 points from:
- EARTHSCI 764 Marine Geosciences
- ENVPHYS 700 Frontiers in Climate Science
- ENVPHYS 701 Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics
- ENVPHYS 702 Subsurface Characterisation with Geophysical Methods
- ENVPHYS 703 Special Topic
- PHYSICS 743 Waves and Potentials
45 points from:
- ENVPHYS 700 Frontiers in Climate Science
- ENVPHYS 701 Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics
- ENVPHYS 702 Subsurface Characterisation with Geophysical Methods
- ENVPHYS 703 Special Topic
- ENVPHYS 770 Directed Study
Or
- other 600 or 700 level courses in Earth Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, or Physics `offered at this University approved by the Academic Head or nominee.
30 points:
- ENVPHYS 780 Research Project - Level 9
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Environmental Physics
45 points from:
- EARTHSCI 764 Marine Geosciences
- ENVPHYS 700 Frontiers in Climate Science
- ENVPHYS 701 Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics
- ENVPHYS 702 Subsurface Characterisation with Geophysical Methods
- ENVPHYS 703 Special Topic
- PHYSICS 743 Waves and Potentials
75 points from:
- ENVPHYS 700 Frontiers in Climate Science
- ENVPHYS 701 Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics
- ENVPHYS 702 Subsurface Characterisation with Geophysical Methods
- ENVPHYS 703 Special Topic
Or
- other 600 or 700 level courses in Earth Sciences, Geography, Geographic Information Science, Mathematics, Physics or other subjects offered by the Faculty of Science approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Physics 120-point (one-year) research masters
Prerequisite subject: Environmental Physics, Geophysics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Courses
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Where can postgraduate study in Environmental Physics take you?
Postgraduate study in Environmental Physics prepares you for employment in areas that rely on a physics-based understanding of our environment.
Jobs related to Environmental Physics
- Atmospheric scientist
- Energy industry (hydrocarbon, geothermal)
- Geohazard research
- Ground water exploration, monitoring companies, consultancies
- Meteorological service
- Mineral exploration
- Oceanographer
- Research at Crown Institutes such as GNS or NIWA
- Environmental analyst in industry, government and non-government organisations
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