Bachelor of Science majoring in Geophysics
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    Bachelor of Science majoring in Geophysics

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 38,094 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Science majoring in Geophysics

    About

    Geophysics is the application of physical laws and techniques to study geological problems on Earth and bodies in the solar system. You’ll focus on skills and techniques that will allow you to understand the source of geophysical fields and how their variations can be used to infer the structure and composition of Earth’s interior.

    Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques used to investigate Earth’s interior. Experience hands-on field-based practicals and measure the physical properties of rocks in laboratory exercises. Take a visual step into the world of geophysics through interactive computer labs and apply your knowledge on a global, exploration and environmental scale.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Geophysicists are uniquely placed to contribute their expertise across a range of industries where an understanding of the Earth System is desirable. 

    You might explore the impact of mining operations on groundwater and surface environmental processes. Maybe you’ll consult for federal or state government geological surveys and environment departments. Perhaps you’ll manage and predict earthquake risks and climate impacts or find the next major ore deposit. 

    Career outcomes include: 

    • Geophysicist 
    • Geoscience data analyst 
    • Exploration geologist 
    • Energy geoscientist 
    • Hazard mitigation scientist 
    • Geotechnical scientist 
    • Planetary scientist 
    • Field technician 
    • Laboratory technician 
    • Research scientist. 

    Geophysicists are employed in a wide range of industries, including environmental, energy, mineral resources, groundwater, state and federal government geological surveys, defence science and academic research. 

    Industry trends 

    The demand for geologists and geophysicists is strong in Australia, with most graduates finding employment in the exploration and mining industries (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024).  

    The modernisation of geophysics by organisations like the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI), means that new high-performance datasets are changing the way research is conducted. The geophysics research community now has access to high-performing national-scale datasets for the foreseeable future (NCI, 2023). This allows them to change the way we discover new compositions and structures of Australia’s surface and subsurface – revolutionising the field of research.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    38,094 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Science majoring in Geophysics
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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