Majoring in Geology & Geophysics
The basic requirement for majoring in Geology & Geophysics is that students complete 24 credit points of Senior Geology & Geophysics Units of Study. This is achieved by enrolling in two Senior Geology & Geophysics Units per semester.
Additionally, students must enrol in GEOS 3008/3908.
Given the number of Senior Geology & Geophysics Units available, students can choose a variety of Unit combinations to attain a Geology & Geophysics Major. To help students choose the combination of Units that best suits their interests, the following tables list example pathways to achieve a Geology & Geophysics Major with a focus on surface, marine & environmental processes and deep earth processes.
Any students who are uncertain as to what combination of Units will best serve their interests should contact the School's Student Liason Officer.
Example pathway for a Surface, Marine & Environmental focus
| Year/Level | Semester | Recommended Units |
| Junior Units | February | GEOS 1001 |
| July | GEOS 1003 | |
| Intermediate Units | February | GEOS 2113 MARS 2005 |
| July | GEOG 2321 MARS 2006 | |
| Senior Units | February | At least two of GEOS 3007 GEOS 3009 GEOS 3017 GEOS 3018 |
| July | GEOS 3008 and at least one of GEOS 3014 GEOS 3015 GEOS 3016 |