Program Overview
The Geophysics at Curtin University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Geophysics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 35,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 26,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Sydney, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Geophysics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Gravity and Magnetics for Exploration
- Introduction to Seismic Exploration
- Resistivity and Induced Polarisation Exploration Methods
- Science Masters Research Methodologies
- Geophysical Data Processing
- Geophysics Project
- Geophysical Data Processing
- Electromagnetics and Radiometrics for Exploration
- Seismic Acquisition for Exploration
- Geophysical Reservoir Characterisation
- Geophysics Project - Thesis Part A
- Seismic Imaging and Modelling
- Advanced Electromagnetic and Potential Field Methods in Geophysics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements to qualify for one of our postgraduate coursework programs:
- Completed a bachelor degree awarded by a recognised tertiary institution. Some postgraduate courses may require a completed bachelor degree in a relevant field.
- English language competence [.pdf - 267 kB]
- Some postgraduate courses may have additional entry requirements such as certain course weighted averages obtained in the bachelor and relevant work experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 35,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 26,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 35,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 26,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
