I am a B.Sc physics final year student. Which are the top institutes to pursue M.Sc in geophysics? What is the scope of this course?

Many major institutions in our country teach geophysics at the graduate and postgraduate levels. They are: Andhra University Banaras Hindu University Berhampur University (BU) College of Science & Technology - Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Dr. Harisingh Gour Mahavidyalaya IIT Kharagpur Indian Institute of Information Technology - Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur, West Bengal Indian Institute of Technology - Mumbai, Maharashtra Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad Osmania University - Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh University of Roorkee Students who have done their M.Sc in Geophysics can go for PhD in the same. A few colleges as well as universities are there in our country that offers students the doctoral level programs in Geophysics. Responsibilities of a Geophysicist Geophysicists Are Basically Involved In: Field Investigation Laboratory Studies and Experiments Collecting Data from Instruments that are positioned beneath the Surface of the Earth and from Satellites Data Processing and Analysis Using Supercomputers Drilling Wells As To Get Samples of Soils and Other Sediments Career scope in Geophysics The career scope for geophysicists are quite good, especially since geophysics involves a wide range of fields where one can specialize. Those with good experience in any particular area in this field of study stand the chance of getting good jobs within India or abroad. One must say that not only is this field quite challenging, but also it provides excellent remuneration. The exploration of natural resources, disposal of hazardous waste and concern about the natural environment are a few challenges geophysics face in their career. Besides the above mentioned area, those individuals who have advanced degrees in geophysics can also get jobs are lecturers in Colleges or Universities.

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