Graduate Geophysics

Programs:

At the graduate level, you can specialize in either basic or applied geophysics.   Research in geophysically related fields is done in the departments of Physics, Geology and the Lassonde Institute of Mineral Engineering.  Below you will find links to specific programs.  

• M.Sc., Ph.D. Physics
• M.Sc., Ph.D. Geology
• M.Sc., Ph.D.  Collaborative Program in Geology and Physics
• M.A.Sc. (Lassonde Institute)

Course Selection:

If you are interested in pursuing geophysics through the M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics programs, then your course selection will depend on your interests and research area.  Students interested in applied geophysics research may take very different courses than students interested in theoretical geophysics research.  You should consult with your supervisor, or with a researcher in your area of interest to determine the best course selection for you.  Below we list courses in physics and other departments that are relevant for geophysics.  Courses may not be offered every year.

• PHY1460H: Nonlinear Physics
• PHY1493H: Geophysical Imaging I
• PHY1494H: Geophysical Imaging II
• PHY1496H: Experimental Applied Geophysics
• PHY1530H: Fluid Mechanics
• PHY1540H/Y: Mathematical Methods in Physics
• PHY2109H: Special Topics in Physics II (Dynamo theory modules)
• PHY2603H: Inverse Theory
• PHY2605H: Advanced Exploration Seismology
  
• PHY2606H: Global Geophysics
• PY2609H: Planetary Physics
• GLG1441H: Remote Sensing of Earth and the Terrestrial Planets
• GLG1465H: Geodynamics
• GLG2222H: Tectonics and Planetary Dynamics
• GLG3607H: Selected Topics in Geodynamics
• MAT1508H: Techniques of Applied Math: Introductory Numerical Methods for Differential Equations
  
• MIE1201: Advanced Fluid Mechanics I
• MIE1202: Advanced Fluid Mechanics II
• MIE1207: Structure of Turbulent Flows
• MIE1210: Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
• MIE1301: Solid Mechanics
• CIV510H: Solid Mechanics II
• CIV1419H: Rock Dynamics
• CI1499H: Continuum Mechanics of Fluids and Solids