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    Geophysics is available as a subject of study for the Master of Science (MSc) degree.

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    Papers and Thesis
    • GEOL 401 Current Topics and Advanced Methods in Geoscience or (GEOL 402 Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 1 and GEOL 403 Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 2)

    • GEOL 495 Master's Thesis Preparation

    • Further 400-level papers worth a total of at least 60 points from GEOL, MATH, PHSI, or SURV

    • Thesis: GEPX 5

      Note: The papers are normally taken before undertaking the thesis.

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