Geophysics

Higher study options after B.Sc. Physics:
Given below are some of the higher studies options that the students can choose from the following:
B.Ed
B.Tech Electronics
M.Sc Acoustics
M.Sc Applied Electronics
M.Sc Astronomy
M.Sc Astrophysics
M.Sc Electronics
M.Sc Geophysics
M.Sc Medical Physics
M.Sc Nuclear physics
M.Sc Physics
M.Sc Physics
M.Sc Vacuum Sciences
Master in Atomic and Molecular Physics
Masters Degree Physics
MBA
MCA
PG Diploma in Physics
Postgraduate Certificate and Diplomas Physics
Postgraduate Certificate in Education Physics
Geophysics is an applied subject of Earth sciences. It has two broad aspects as far as career is concerned:
If you are aiming for higher education as MS, Ph.D, M.Phil. This field has enormous opportunities throughout the world. Several renowned universities accept students as research scholars both in India (IITs, ISM and BHU) as well as abroad. Several research institutes are also there to take students as project interns. ( NGRI, NIOS, IITM, etc.). There are different branches of geophysics each of which carries good scope to be a good researcher in the field of Earth Sciences. Another aspect is professional aspect. There are various vacancies in giant companies like ONGC, CIL, GAIL, IOCL and BPCL which recruits both from campus as well as through offline examination. Since last two years, UPSC is conducting exams for GSI grade A and B officers having graduated from geophysics. Globally, MNCs like Shell, Schlumberger and others too recruit geophysics candidates however due to the recent dip in oil prices, I would not recommend to focus on that. M.Sc in Oceanography:
Oceanography is the branch of Earth Science which deals with the study of oceans and seas with specific importance to coastline, estuaries, coastal waters, shelves and the ocean B.Ed. The subject of study covers a wide range of topics, including marine organisms and ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries.
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Many major institutions in our country teach geophysics at the graduate and postgraduate levels. They are:
Andhra University
Banaras Hindu University
Berhampur University (BU)
College of Science & Technology - Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Dr. Harisingh Gour Mahavidyalaya
IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Information Technology - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, West Bengal
Indian Institute of Technology - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad
Osmania University - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
University of Roorkee
Students who have done their M.Sc in Geophysics can go for PhD in the same. A few colleges as well as universities are there in our country that offers students the doctoral level programs in Geophysics.
Responsibilities of a Geophysicist
Geophysicists Are Basically Involved In:
Field Investigation
Laboratory Studies and Experiments
Collecting Data from Instruments that are positioned beneath the Surface of the Earth and from Satellites
Data Processing and Analysis Using Supercomputers
Drilling Wells As To Get Samples of Soils and Other Sediments
Career scope in Geophysics
The career scope for geophysicists are quite good, especially since geophysics involves a wide range of fields where one can specialize. Those with good experience in any particular area in this field of study stand the chance of getting good jobs within India or abroad. One must say that not only is this field quite challenging, but also it provides excellent remuneration.
The exploration of natural resources, disposal of hazardous waste and concern about the natural environment are a few challenges geophysics face in their career.
Besides the above mentioned area, those individuals who have advanced degrees in geophysics can also get jobs are lecturers in Colleges or Universities.