Geophysics Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)

Overview

Through aerial, ground, and underground observations, physical experiments, data analysis, as well as numerical simulation, calculation, and inversion, Geophysics research improves our understanding of the Earth and space environment. Based on the principles and methods of physics, it investigates various natural phenomena and their variations in the Earth, planets, and solar-terrestrial space, and is one of the most dynamic subjects in Earth sciences and technology. It is of great significance to the sustainable development of human society and the utilization of the earth and space environment. It has broad applications in the prediction, prevention, and mitigation of natural disasters, the optimization and improvement of our living environment, and the detection and exploitation of energy and resources urgently needed by our society.

Objectives

Upon completion of the Geophysics program at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), students will have had solid foundational training in mathematics and physics; have obtained systematic theoretical knowledge and experimental skills of basic geophysics; and have been familiar with at least one foreign language and modern computer technologies. Students are also expected to have good general scientific literacy, innovative spirit, and adequate knowledge of humanities and social sciences.