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Geophysics and Geology MEarthPhys

Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences at

University of Edinburgh

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

5 years course

LOCATION

Central area campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

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FOUNDATION YEAR

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Geophysics and Geology MEarthPhys

If you are curious about how our planet works and want to help solve some of our biggest global challenges, geophysics may be for you.

What is geophysics?

Geophysics is about understanding the complex

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Course webpage on University of Edinburgh

How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Geophysics and Geology MEarthPhys

Year 1

Entry requirements for Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences at University of Edinburgh

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Geophysics and Geology MEarthPhys at University of Edinburgh

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A and Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.

UCAS points for current students on Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies and Earth Sciences at University of Edinburgh

English language requirements

6.5
Additional details
Total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

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