Post Graduate Diploma in Geophysics

About the Course

Geophysicists are in great demand in various sectors including Oil & Gas, mining, infrastructure, ground water, civil engineering etc. At present, the geophysics education is available only at PG level in very few universities offered as integrated 5 year course after 10+2. A strong need was therefore felt of a course which can be pursued by graduates having completed their education in geology or physics, in order to meet the long felt need for skilled manpower in this field. The study material will be sent to students once each semester. The assignments related to study material will be sent twice each semester, to be completed and sent back by the candidate within stipulated time period. Field training is mandatory to complete this course.Institute has all the required equipment & facilities to impart field training in association with geophysics industry. Foreign students have a choice to undergo this training in their own country as well.

Course Methodology

The course study material will be available to students for each semester via the online platform. The assignments related to study material will be sent twice each semester. The assignments are to be completed and sent back by the student within stipulated time period.

Field training is mandatory to complete this course. Institute has all the required equipment & facilities to impart field training in association with surveying industry.

Foreign students have a choice to undergo this training in their own country as well.

Programme Details

The programme is essentially a judicious mix of theory and practical components to develop technology based knowledge, skills and aptitude of land surveying professionals.

Course Code: PGDG1

Course Title: Basic Geology

Course Credit: 4

Course Code: PGDG2

Course Title: Basic Geophysics

Course Credit: 4

Course Code: PGDG3

Course Title: Geophysical Methods

Course Credit: 12

Course Code: PGDG4

Course Title: Field Training

Course Credit: 12

Programme Components

Introduction to Geophysics, Introduction to Geology, Geophysical Methods- Electrical, Geophysical Methods- Seismic, Geophysical Methods- EM, Geophysical Methods- GPR, Geophysical Methods- TDEM, Geophysical Methods- Gravity, Geophysical Methods- Magnetic, Airborne Geophysics, Borehole Geophysics, Practical Field Data Acquisition, Practical Field Data Processing & Interpretation, Use of Computer Software in Geophysical Data Interpretations.

Course Eligibility

Graduate with science discipline either having Geology or Physics as one of the subjects. Graduates having other specialized qualifications related to Earth Sciences can also apply and their eligibility will be subject to approval by the institute.

Medium of Instruction

English

Course Duration

12 months (online/ distance learning and 03 months of field work); offered in January, April, July & October cycle of admissions.





Fee Structure

First Semester

Indian Nationals in INR (₹) : ₹30,000

Foreign Nationals in USD ($): $1000

Second Semester

Indian Nationals in INR (₹) : ₹25,000

Foreign Nationals in USD ($): $850