Bachelor of Commerce with the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Geophysics
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Overview
Be part of the business of science. Embrace the challenge of today's science and technology industries as they meet the fast-paced world of business and finance.
Commerce, or business, is the exchange of goods or commodities. In this degree you will study management, marketing, finance and accounting as well as undertake research and study in a science discipline of your choice.
Geophysics involves:
- the study of the inaccessible Earth using physical measurements
- 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.
Graduates can work in the resource and environmental industries, where most geophysicists are employed. Geophysics is often seen as a distinct discipline, particularly in the mining and exploration industries.
Graduates who are clearly geophysicists have an advantage when seeking work with such companies.
Key features
- Strong focus on practical work in the field and laboratories to develop skills and problem solving ability.
- Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.
- High quality laboratories including modern instruments and tools.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students with an interest in the planet and how the Earth works; those seeking work in the resource sector; those with an interest in geology, physics or mathematics, and a desire to apply this to the real world.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Commerce designated units | 42 |
| Minimum number of credit points from Science designated units | 42 |
| Completion of Specified Foundation Units | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Commerce | |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 3cp from | GEOS112 | The Planet Earth | ||
| GEOS125 | Earth Dynamics | ||||
| GEOS126 | Marine Geoscience | 3 | |||
| Required | 3cp from | MATH, PHYS or GEOS units at 100 level | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | GEOS205 | Introduction to Geophysics | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | GEOS units at 200 level | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | either | GEOS305 | C | Environmental and Groundwater Geophysics | |
| or | GEOS306 | C | Exploration Geophysics | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | GEOS345 | Data and Image Processing in Geophysics and Exploration | ||
| GEOS385 | Global Tectonics | ||||
| GEOS305 | Environmental and Groundwater Geophysics | ||||
| GEOS306 | Exploration Geophysics | ||||
| GEOS309 | Liquid Fuels and Energy Security | 9 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- archaeology
- environmental industry
- geophysicist
- government geological surveys
- mineral exploration industry
- oil and gas industry
- research
- teaching
Employers
• environmental consultancies
• exploration and mining industries
• government surveys
• petroleum companies
• research organisations
Average starting salary
The graduate salary for a geologist in resources and mining in NSW is between $65,000 and $75,000 (source: Hays, 2009).


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