Geophysics

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.