Bachelor of Advanced Science with a specialisation in Geophysics

Geophysics involves the study of the inaccessible Earth using physical measurements and the interpretation of these measurements in terms of subsurface structures and phenomena. A geophysicist is a scientist who applies the principles of physics to the study of the Earth.

As part of this course, you will benefit from special advanced units in geophysics that are not available to other students. Many students will go on to further Postgraduate studies in geophysics.

Key Features

• Advanced Science has one of the highest ATAR cut-offs for a science program in Australia.
• Student numbers are restricted, allowing personal attention including an academic mentor throughout the degree and direct contact with researchers.
• Opportunity to take part in research and gain practical experience working in research laboratories within the University as part of your degree.
• Special advanced units form part of the degree that are not available to other students.

Suitable For

Gifted and talented student in the area of geology.

Professions

• Develop and mine mineral deposits
• Environmental geologists
• Geotechnical engineers
• Government geological surveys
• Mineral exploration industry
• National parks officer
• Oil and gas industry
• Research
• Teaching (with further study)

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $34,800
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,450.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.