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Seismologist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • working towards this role


    • University

    You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in: 

    • geology 
    • geography 
    • Earth science 
    • geophysics 
    • environmental science 
    • computer science 
    Many employers will expect you to have, or be working towards, a PhD in a relevant subject. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including a science, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study. 

    Work
    You could start as a PhD research assistant, for example in a university Earth sciences or geophysics engineering department. With further training and experience you could become a seismologist. 

    Seismologist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of geography 
    • science skills 
    • maths knowledge 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • excellent written communication skills
    • knowledge of physics 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

    Seismologist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day tasks you may: 

    • monitor and analyse data from seismic sensors around the world 
    • map seismic regions and fault lines in the Earth's surface 
    • develop early warning systems for earthquake zones 
    • investigate target sites for new seismic stations 
    • search for oil and gas deposits under land and sea 
    • produce survey reports for mining and energy companies 
    • attend conferences and publish research findings 
    • take students on field trips to study earthquake and volcano hot spots 
    • teach students, or train professionals in related fields like people working in disaster 
    • risk reduction
    Working environment
    You could work at a research facility, at a university or in a laboratory. Your working environment may be physically active and you may spend nights away from home. You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

    Career path and progression - Seismologist apprenticeships

    You could become a project co-ordinator or manager with a seismic research organisation, university or energy company. In a university post, once you've got experience and published original research, you could become a senior research fellow or professor.

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