Overview

Geophysical engineers use some of the most cutting-edge technology anywhere. At the Geophysical Engineering program of Montana Technological University, one of only two ABETaccredited geophysical engineering programs in the country, students have access to numerous PC’s and Linux-configured workstations, ground penetrating radar, resistivity and electromagnetic systems, seismic recording instruments, gravimeters, magnetometers, and numerous high-tech software packages.

Measure, map and image the physical properties of the Earth’s crust just as the medical profession uses a variety of techniques to measure and image the human body’s interior. Prepare maps, cross sections and images of physical properties of the Earth for economic, engineering, safety and environmental reasons.

Key Facts

Interest in geology, physics, and electronics

Affinity for programming

Skilled in mathematics

Curiosity - you want to know about the unknown

Fascinated by cutting-edge technology

Careers

The scope and importance of geophysics cannot be overstated. The oil and gas and mining industries employ geophysicists for their ability to locate deeply-hidden resources beneath Earth’s surface. Geophysicists are also employed in the engineering and environmental fields to locate groundwater, track pollution, locate utilities, and search for buried artifacts. Geophysical engineers are employed worldwide.

After receiving their bachelor’s degree in geophysics, students can also obtain their master’s with one extra year of study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physical Geology

Mineralogy-Petrology

Physics of The Earth

Elements of Geophysics

Gravity & Magnetic Exploration

Applied Linear Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Butte, United States

Disciplines

Earth Sciences View 445 other Bachelors in Earth Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Application for Admission and $30 Application Fee

Color Copy of Your Passport Photo Page

Official or Certified Academic Records and Grades from All Secondary and Postsecondary Institutions

Official English Language Proficiency Score Report

Statement of Financial Support Form

Physician or Nurse Validated Immunization Records

International first-year students must have at least a 2.50 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) based on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for admission

International first-year students must complete a placement exam to determine their math and writing preparedness. If available, it is highly recommended and preferred that international students complete the ACT or SAT to satisfy this requirement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

52300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

52300 USD / year

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In-State

16680 USD / year

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Living costs

Butte

United States

820 - 1700 USD / month

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