Geophysicist

A Geophysicist studies the physical properties of the Earth, using techniques like seismic, magnetic, and electrical data analysis to locate natural resources and understand geological formations. Duties include conducting field surveys, collecting and analysing geophysical data, creating geological models, and advising on resource exploration and extraction.

Geophysicists typically work in mining, oil, gas, and environmental sectors, requiring strong analytical skills and knowledge of geoscience software.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $94,900
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a geophysicist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Geography)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
$34,000 - $38,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geophysicist GIS Analyst GIS Specialist
Environmental Consultant Environmental Scientist Cartographer Research Scientist Natural Resource Manager Geography Teacher
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geophysicist GIS Analyst GIS Specialist Environmental Consultant Environmental Scientist Cartographer Research Scientist Natural Resource Manager Geography Teacher + 6 more

Master of Geoscience
On Campus
24 months
$14,769 - $74,456
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geophysicist Geoscientist
Seismologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Geologist Geophysicist Geoscientist Seismologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Physics)
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $30,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meteorologist Astronomer Physicist
Research Scientist Data Analyst Data Scientist Research and Development Engineer Software Developer Computational Physicist Geophysicist
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Meteorologist Astronomer Physicist Research Scientist Data Analyst Data Scientist Research and Development Engineer Software Developer Computational Physicist Geophysicist + 7 more

Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Earth Science)
Blended, On Campus
4 years
$35,356 - $38,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geoscientist Geologist
Environmental Scientist Hydrogeologist Geophysicist GIS Analyst GIS Specialist Soil Scientist
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Consultant Geoscientist Geologist Environmental Scientist Hydrogeologist Geophysicist GIS Analyst GIS Specialist Soil Scientist + 6 more
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Avg yearly income $115,440
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