I am thinking of getting a Msc in geophysics.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the job prospects and demand for geophysicists, particularly in relation to pursuing a Master's degree in geophysics. It touches on the field's financial benefits and employment opportunities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that geophysics is a lucrative field, particularly in the energy sector where PhD holders may find opportunities in oil exploration.
  • Others mention that geophysicists they know have had no trouble securing jobs, with some being actively recruited during their graduate studies.
  • One participant asserts that the field remains lucrative, although no specific data or recent trends are provided to support this claim.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there are positive job prospects in geophysics, but the discussion reflects varying personal experiences and lacks consensus on current demand levels.

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I am thinking of getting a Msc in geophysics.What are the job prospects?Is there a demand for geophysicist worldwide?
 
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The geophysicists I've spoken to claim that the field is very lucrative. A PhD in geophysics will often work in the energy sector searching for oil.
 


All the geophysicists I knew didn't have any problems getting jobs. In fact, I believe some of them were specifically recruited (ie., they actually had people knocking on their door towards the end of their (graduate) degrees). Of course this was ~ 8 years ago.
 


its still lucrative
 

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