The normal route to becoming a professional geophysicist at UQ is via undergraduate and honours study culminating in the B Sc Hons (Exploration Geophysics). The recommended undergraduate preparation leads to a B Sc with dual majors in Geological Sciences and Computational Science after three years full-time study. The recommended undergraduate plan for this dual degree provides an interesting mix of Maths, Physics, Computing and Earth Science courses.

Options are also available for students transferring from a Bachelor of Engineering, or from a Bachelor of Science with significant components of physics and/or maths.
Following this undergraduate program, students enter the B Sc Hons (Exploration Geophysics). This honours program is typically taken over 18 months / 2 years part time, whilst gaining work experience in the industry.