Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
4 years full time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 058213G |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Mathematics |
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| Links | |
Mineral Geoscience
Mineral Geoscience covers a wide variety of aspects involved in the study of mineral deposits.
This includes understanding how mineral deposits form and where the metals and other elements come from.
Deposits which contain important minerals such as gold, diamonds, nickel, copper, zinc and ilmenite (for titanium) form in a very diverse set of geological settings so the study of mineral deposits also requires a good understanding of geological processes both deep within our planet and at or near Earth's surface.
Level 1
In Level 1 you will study Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Economics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biometrics. You will also choose from units in Economics, Accounting, Biology and Physics.
Level 2
At Level 2 you will study Earth Materials; Field Geology; Geographic Information Systems; Earth History Methods; Geochemisty; and Structural and Metamorphic Geology. You will also choose elective units such as Engineering Geology and Geomechanics; Earth Surface Processes and Soils; Environmental Hydrology; Environmental Policy and Law; and Environmental & Resource Economics.
Level 3
Level 3 units will include Geological Mapping; Structural Geology and Tectonics; Mineral Resources; Mineral Exploration Technology; Basin Analysis; Mineralogy, and Geochemistry and Petrology.
Level
At Level 4 you will undertake a supervised mineral geoscience research project worth 50 per cent of your mark for fourth year. You will also study Ore Deposit Genesis and Basin Analysis.
You may earn Honours based on your marks for the project, plus your four best marks from level three units.
If you are interested in finding out which subjects you will study then have a look at the Course Outline. This will show you the core units and the options for the course, along with course rules.
You will notice that each unit has a unit code, for example EART3330. The first number in the unit code indicates the level of the unit - in this case level one. For a more detailed description of a particular unit, click on the unit code.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
|---|---|
| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
Structure
Full-time students normally take eight units (48 points) each year, and four units (24 points) and a 24-point research project in their final year. Students may be awarded honours based on academic results.Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Mineral Geoscience) leads to careers working in the resources industries. You will have a variety of scientific and practical skills for working as a geologist in the minerals industry in diverse geological regions hosting commodities such as gold, base metals (lead, zinc), or iron ore.
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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|
Marjan Heibloem |
The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
