The Applied Geophysics Programme is an integral part of the Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences. The programme is designed with a view to producing quality, entrepreneurial or job-ready graduates through training and exposure to all aspects of Applied Geophysics. The Department aims to achieve this goal through the offering of a robust curriculum supported with competent staff and excellent teaching & research facilities, within the confines of an ambient environment. Prospective students will also be exposed to hands-on learning experiences through supervised / independent (practical) field work and industrial training. The programme and training style do not only make the graduates competitive in the current labour market, but will prepare them adequately for possible career pursuits in the academia, government or relevant industry (e.g. Oil & Gas, Iron & Steel, etc.). The programme is currently accredited fully by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The Applied Geophysics programme aims at producing graduates who are equipped with innovative problem-solving capability in the field of groundwater exploration, mineral exploration, engineering and environmental, oil and gas by employing both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary strategies. Graduates of this programme will be suitable for employment in exploration, environment, engineering and water resources corporations, civil service and higher educational institutions. They can also practice as self-employed professionals.

Theobjectives of the programme are to: (i) Provide education and training atundergraduate level in all areas of Applied Geophysics; (ii) Produce broad-based graduates who areequipped with relevant knowledge and skills to contribute to nationaldevelopment by providing innovative solutions to contemporarygeophysics-related problems; (iii) Exposestudents to practical-oriented training and fieldwork experience in geology andgeophysics with a view to making them competent and versatile graduates, whocan explore both natural and mineral resources for national economicdevelopment; (iv) Producegraduates equipped with necessary knowledge and skills to undertakepost-graduate studies in Applied Geophysics and other related courses; and (v) Establish linkage with the industry with a view to apprehending and solving industrial problems.