Courses in Geophysics and Career Avenues after that

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Courses like Bachelor of Science in Geo Physics, Master of Science in Marine Geo Physics, Master of Technology in Exploration Geophysics, Doctor of Philosophy in Geo Physics and Master of Technology in Geo-exploration are offered in geophysics. Master/doctorate degree holders in Geo Physics can apply for position of Scientist/Engineer in firms like Indian Institute of Remote Sensing. BHEL, NTPC, NPCL, National Remote Sensing, BAARC, like Indian Institute of Technology, etc are some other firms where these candidates can try for a job. Here they can apply for profiles like Data Analyst, Geophysicist, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant and so on.

Courses in Geo Physics

  • Bachelor of Science in Geo Physics
  • Bachelor of Science in Applied Geo Physics
  • Master of Science in Geo Physics
  • Master of Science in Marine Geo Physics
  • Master of Science in Environmental Geo Physics
  • Master of Science in Applied Geo Physics
  • Master of Technology in Applied Geo Physics
  • Master of Technology in Exploration Geophysics
  • Master of Technology in Marine Geo Physics
  • Master of Technology in Geo-exploration
  • Master of Technology in Environmental Geo Physics
  • Master of Technology in Geomagnetism
  • Master of Science in Borehole Geophysics
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Geo Physics

Career Avenues in Geo Physics

Candidates can apply for posts like Scientist/Engineer in Indian Institute of Remote Sensing. For this, it is essential for them to complete any of the post graduate courses in the field of Geo Physics with a minimum of 60% marks. Usually M.Tech holders are considered to the job position. Along with this, research experience is also needed in certain fields like seismology and investigation. Another government organization where these candidates can apply is National Institute of Oceanography (NIO). Selected candidates can work on real time project works undergoing in this institution. Those who take up the role of ‘Project Assistant’ in NIO can earn up to Rs 12,000/- per month.

M.Sc holders in Geo Physics can join to Junior Research Fellow positions in reputed institutes like Indian Institute of Technology and Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. Oil and natural gas companies like BHEL, NTPC and NPCL, National Remote Sensing, BAARC, etc are some other firms offering adequate career opportunities. Other than this, Public service commission often recruits geophysics graduates to Technical Assistants jobs. Private sector firms also recruit candidates for posts like Data Analyst, Geophysicist etc. Lucrative salary packages are offered to candidates depending upon the job post and the level of experience.

 
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