攻读地球物理学或地球物理工程博士学位的学生的主要目标是：雇主将地球物理学博士毕业生视为其早期职业同龄人群体中的有效教育者和/或创新研究人员。为了实现这一目标，地球物理系的博士学位课程旨在实现这些学生的学习成果：毕业生将掌握地球物理和基础相关学科的高级知识。毕业生将能够独立进行研究，从而获得重要的新知识和地球物理技术。毕业生将能够口头和书面形式报告他们的发现。
Youre driven by a fundamental curiosity about processes on Earth and other planets. You want to solve problems related to the subsurface, resources and natural phenomena. Us too.<br><br>In the geophysics and geophysical engineering graduate programs at Mines, you will gain a better understanding of the natural world by taking advantage of small class sizes and a close-knit learning environment. You will receive an interdisciplinary education in geological, mathematical and physical theory, in addition to exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of geophysical methodologies, through relevant coursework and research opportunities.<br><br>By the time you complete the program, you will not only be prepared to take your career to the next levelyou will be ready to make a difference and find solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the field today.<br>The department offers both traditional, research-oriented graduate programs and a non-thesis professional education program designed to meet specific career objectives. The program of study is selected by the student, in consultation with an advisor, and with thesis committee approval, according to the student's career needs and interests.