$49,114 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Geophysics
- Bachelor of Science in Geophysics at the University of California Los Angeles is a 4 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The bachelor of science degree consists of five different specializations:
- Geology
- Engineering Geology
- Paleobiology
- Applied Geophysics
- Geophysics and Space Physics.
- The program consists of the major courses offered in the Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences.
- Students have to complete these courses and 1 more course from Mathematics and Physics.
- Each course must be passed by students with a minimum grade of C-.
- Students also have to complete a capstone project in the last year.
- In this project, students are required to use skill and knowledge sets from previous coursework to complete a field-based research project from conception to written report.
- Projects must be placed into context within the current state of understanding, and results are presented at a research symposium or published as a brief report.
- The classes include principles of geophysics, earthquake physics, seismology, fault mechanics, and seismic exploration with state-of-art quantitative tools.
- The students are limited to between 208 and 216 quarter units, depending on the college or school, to complete the academic program and fulfill all degree requirements.
- UCLA offers undergraduate students an extraordinary opportunity to participate in undergraduate research, internships and community service, a variety of undergraduate programs and seminars,
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $13804 | $13804 | $13804 | $13804 |
| Health Insurance | $2850 | $2850 | $2850 | $2850 |
| Books and supply | $1434 | $1434 | $1434 | $1434 |
| International differential fee | $31026 | $31026 | $31026 | $31026 |
| Total Fees | $49114 | $49114 | $49114 | $49114 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 100 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 50 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 105 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must either be in the final year of secondary school or have already completed secondary school studies to get admission in this program.
- Students must have a background in basic math, physics, and geology and advanced coursework specialized in geophysics.
- A GPA of 3.4 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of the studies.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students are expected to complete Year X and Year XII state board exams.
- The competitive students typically achieve high marks, primarily A1 and A2 grades or scores above 80.
- students must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 70 and no mark below 60.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.