Bachelor in Geophysics and Seismology (Bachelor's)

Millsaps College’s Methodist connection is visible on campus through a sculpture of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and a service-oriented academic community. Students are encouraged to pursue scholarly inquiry, intellectual growth, personal honesty and mutual trust through the college’s honor code. The college has developed a liberal arts experience focused on helping students connect education with purpose, professional preparation and community life.

Academic study begins with the Compass Curriculum, which develops core skills and introduces students to areas beyond their major. The Pathways program guides a four-year exploration of academic interests, professional curiosity and practical experiences, with six specialized tracks that students can change as their interests develop. Millsaps offers 39 majors, 51 minors, 15 pre-professional programs and the option to create an individual program. Research, internships, honors work and the Ford Teaching Fellowship give students additional ways to work closely with faculty. All classes are taught by faculty, and 95 percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

The campus is in Jackson, Mississippi’s capital and largest metro area. Its location near the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state capitol and major law firms supports internship access. Jackson also offers the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, the Fondren arts district, restaurants and arts activities. International study includes faculty-led programs, direct exchanges, ISEP and affiliate providers. Millsaps also operates the 4,500-acre Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Students planning to study abroad should arrange advising and may need approval for some options.

The Geophysics, B.S. programme is a full undergraduate degree that combines geology and physics to study Earth's structure and processes. Students use methods such as seismic, gravity, magnetic, and electrical surveys to investigate subsurface features. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning through fieldwork, laboratory work, and a required Senior Research Project. Courses include solid Earth geophysics and field studies in tectonically active regions like Yellowstone and Scotland.

Focus areas include Seismology, Gravity and magnetic methods, Heat flow, Geophysical exploration, Field geophysics, Earthquake and volcanic studies.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including coursework in geophysics, geology, physics, and mathematics. Students complete a Senior Research Project starting in their junior year, which includes both written and oral presentations.

Graduates enter roles in environmental consulting, resource exploration, government regulatory agencies, and geophysical research.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, along with submission of official transcripts and standardized test scores. International students must also provide proof of English proficiency.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 49% of applicants.