Geophysics involves: the study of the inaccessible Earth using physical measurements the interpretation of these measurements in terms of subsurface structures and phenomena. A geophysicist is a scientist who applies the principles of physics to the study of the Earth. Graduates can work in the resource and environmental industries, where most geophysicists are employed. Geophysics is often seen as a distinct discipline, particularly in the mining and exploration industries. Graduates who are clearly geophysicists have an advantage when seeking work with such companies.

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels. All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.