Geophysicist - How to get into this job
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Entry Requirements
To become a:
- geophysics technician, you need an Honours or Masters degree in physics, geophysics or geology.
- geophysicist researcher, a relevant Masters degree – although a Doctorate is preferred.
Secondary Education
A tertiary entrance qualification is required to enter tertiary training. Useful subjects include maths with calculus and/or statistics, and physics.
Get help with choosing school subjectsTertiary Education
All the main universities in New Zealand have geophysics departments.
Training on the job
Geophysicists are always learning new skills on the job, particularly those carrying out fieldwork.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for geophysicists includes:
- work as a computer programmer or mathematician
- work as a physical sciences technician.
Updated
September 2009
