• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

在这里学什么？

Geophysics has a long history at Western Michigan University. Past research has been applied to petroleum exploration, ground water supply and contamination problems, mapping of the sub-bottom of near-shore Lake Michigan, developing custom GPR antennae, assisting in the mapping of glacial geology, assisting in archaeological research, and locating lost and abandoned water and monitor wells.

WMU offers a specialized geophysics program focusing on geophysical theory and methods as applied in thee Earth sciences, including:

Solid earth geophysics Seismology Palaeomagnetism Heat flow

The program is intended for students interested in a career as a professional geophysicist or for further study at the graduate level. Many aspects of resource exploration, surveying, site assessment and monitoring require expertise in geophysical science.

Beyond the classroom

As a geophysics student at WMU, you will have numerous scholarship and endowment opportunities available to you, including those for general study, specific areas of study such as water quality, and endowments for students who will be pursuing teaching in geosciences.

You will have the unique opportunity to work with the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education, which focuses on student training, basic and applied research, and continuing education and outreach programs in energy, natural resources and the environment. You can also gain valuable experience and build your professional network through registered student organizations such as the WMU Geology Club and the WMU chapter of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists.

After you graduate

Recent WMU graduates with degrees in geophysics are working as:

Geophysicists Geophysics technicians Glacial geologists Petroleum geologists Petrologists

Among the organizations they work for are:

Engineering firms Mining companies Oil companies Environmental consulting companies Government agencies

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ College of Arts and Sciences

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 A first-year applicant is a student who is applying for admission and who has not attempted or earned any college credit after graduating from high school (or earned equivalent). Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) A minimum score of 61 iBT is required. Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) A minimum score of 69 is required. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module. A minimum score of 6.0 is required. Pearson Test of English Academic Module. A minimum score of 45 is required.

课程信息

学制：全日制(122 学分)

学费：US$17,541.00 (¥ 113,559) /年

开学时间：预计在九月 2022

申请截止日期：预计在November 2022

留学地点：Western Michigan University1903 W Michigan Avenue,KALAMAZOO,Michigan,49008, United States