Geophysics and Meteorology

The exciting nature of geophysics and meteorology means you will have a diverse learning experience during your years with us.

The way you learn will depend on the courses you take, and the topics explored.

Your programme begins with a broad grounding of topics across Earth sciences and the environment.

You will:

• build on this foundation while exploring new and varied topics in the following years

• develop independence and confidence as you progress through your studies

You can find details for compulsory and option courses through the 'Programme Structure' link below.

Study pathways

We have three degree streams that specialise in geophysics.

You do not need to apply to more than one geophysics degree. You can switch between the different geophysics degrees in your first year of study as you discover the subjects you prefer.

Our geophysics degrees:

• have the same entry requirements

• share the same first year

• include the possibility to switch degrees until the end of Year 1

From Year 2, our geophysics degrees change to become more specialised for their particular degree streams.

In addition:

• Many of the courses in your first and second years are also shared with our Earth science and environment degrees.

• Depending on the courses you take, it may be possible to switch between these degrees as you discover the subjects you prefer.

You will then specialise in the subject of your choice in later years.

Please note that some later courses may not be available if you have not taken the necessary pre-requisite courses. You should discuss your interests with your Cohort Lead to ensure that these options are still available to you.

Switching degrees

Our Earth science and environment degrees provide opportunities to switch between degrees in your early years.
To switch between the different geophysics degrees, you must decide by the end of Year 1.

Option courses

One of the best things about a Scottish undergraduate degree is the amount of electives (called 'option courses') you can study. You have the opportunity to take a significant number of courses outside your degree in Years 1 and 2.

You can choose courses related to your degree. Or you can try something completely different and new to you.

Changes to teaching and learning

We are committed to offering high-quality education to all our students. However, there may be changes to course options and delivery. All decisions are made to make sure we can provide the highest standards for your educational experience.

We try to provide a wide range of optional courses to choose from but these can be changed or cancelled at short notice. Course capacity and timetabling constraints can limit places on optional courses. Therefore, we cannot guarantee every offer holder their top choice of optional courses.

Changes to field trips

Field course locations may change for various reasons, including the health and safety of our students, staff and communities, and to make sure we can maintain the highest standards for your educational experience.

Where suitable, fieldwork will be relocated or rescheduled. We will also look at alternative arrangements that will make sure you achieve the quality learning outcomes of your degree.

We will announce any changes as soon as possible.

Accessibility on field trips

We are committed to making our degree as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you cannot attend all trips or only some of them, we will provide alternatives with similar learning outcomes where necessary.