Area
natural Sciences
Sub-Discipline
Earth sciences and environment
University of Chile
- City: Santiago,
- Commune: Santiago,
- Region: Metropolitan Region
goals
The program provides a solid foundation in the theoretical and applied aspects of Geophysics, equipping its graduates for high-level professional performance in fields where this knowledge is relevant. Furthermore, this program offers suitable training for individuals interested in pursuing an academic career in undergraduate research and teaching in Earth Sciences, and provides them with a competitive advantage in doctoral programs at leading universities.
Since 1990, the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences of the University of Chile has offered the Master of Science Program, Mention Geophysics, being the only center that fulfills this mission at the national level covering the areas of specialization in seismology and solid earth physics.
Applicant Profile
Applicants to the Master's Program in Geophysics must hold a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering that provides advanced training in physics, mathematics, and the use of scientific computing tools. In addition, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English that meets the program's bibliographic requirements.
Graduate profile
This Program provides suitable training for people interested in pursuing an academic career in undergraduate research and teaching in Earth Sciences, and gaining advantageous access to Doctoral Programs at university centers of excellence.
From a professional point of view, this Program enables the graduate to participate creatively in the quantitative evaluation and solution of problems related to earthquakes, seismic risk, seismotectonics, prospecting of natural resources (mining, oil, water), study of geological structures at a regional level, geothermal energy, land use planning and the environment.
Lines of investigation
1.- Seismology
2.- Physics of the solid earth.
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