193804 v.8 Master of Science (Geology)

MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003980A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course provides advanced technical and professional training for those intending to upgrade their geology qualifications or re-train in a new branch of geoscience. Streams are available in Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology, Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology, and Environmental Geoscience and Hydrogeology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Geology. Alternatively, direct admission may be granted for graduates with a four year honours degree, from an approved institution, in geology or closely related discipline.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in February and July.

Course Organisation

Each stream in this course comprises core project units together with optional units in geology and related disciplines. Note that unit availability is often limited to specific semesters, which may affect the order that the units are taken.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
300206	v.3		Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Stream (MSc)		200.0
			OR
300207	v.3		Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology Stream (MSc)		200.0
			OR
300208	v.4		Environmental Geoscience and Hydrogeology Stream (MSc)		200.0
					200.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2011	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2011	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.