Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles

Geophysics is the application of the laws and techniques of physics to uncover knowledge about the earth’s dynamic processes and subsurface structure.

Degree Specific: Understanding of global geophysics, exploration geophysics, mining geophysics, physical properties of rocks, geophysics field methods, gravity and magnetics, seismic theory and methods, geophysical data processing and geophysical interpretation.

Analytical and Mathematic: Ability to analyze data and process information using the disciplines of mathematics, physics, statistics computer science and geology.

Research and Surveying: Compile and synthesize  large quantities of data, compile data into reports and presentations, conduct surveys.

Methods: Familiar with specific forms of geophysics such as seismology, geomagnetism, gravity and geophysical data-processing.

Problem solving: Solve complex problems, and think critically and logically about geophysical concepts and inquiries.

Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

• The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)  
• Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (CSEG)   
• Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologist (CSPG) 
• Geophysicist Licensing Process 
• Mineralogical Association of Canada (MAC)  
• Calgary Mineral Exploration Group Society (MEG)  

Aligned Majors

Chemistry 

Earth Science

Ecology

Environmental Science

Natural Sciences

Plant Biology

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development.  These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work.  Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

Faculty Contact
Earth Sciences Building, Room 188
T: 403.220-5841
E: geosci@ucalgary.ca
W: http://geoscience.ucalgary.ca/
W: http://www.ucalgary.ca/admissions/geology  

Clubs on Campus:

Palliser Club

Geophysics Undergraduate Students Society

Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers