Environmental Physics (Honours) University of Auckland

Overview

Throughout the Environmental Physics (Honours) course from University of Auckland from Mathematics to Medicinal Chemistry; Biotechnology to Geography and Food Science to Photonics, the sheer range of specialisations available in the BSc(Hons) programme means you’re sure to find your niche. What’s more, you’ll be able to deepen your knowledge and skills in your specialist area.

If you’re interested in the Earth and its environment and would like a physics-based understanding of it, then Environmental Physics is a great subject to study.

Career opportunities:

Graduates can expect to find employment researching global processes such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, the oceans, atmosphere and climate. They can also become explorers for natural resources, looking for oil, minerals and groundwater, and help to monitor and manage environmental problems including natural hazards such as earthquakes, climate change and pollution.

Postgraduate study in Environmental Physics prepares you for employment in areas that rely on a physics-based understanding of our environment.

Jobs related to Environmental Physics

• Atmospheric scientist

• Energy industry (hydrocarbon, geothermal)

• Geohazard research

• Ground water exploration, monitoring companies, consultancies

• Meteorological service

• Mineral exploration

• Oceanographer

• Research at Crown Institutes such as GNS or NIWA

• Environmental analyst in industry, government and non-government organisations