133310 v.5 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) provides students with the knowledge and skills to become professional chemists in analytical, research and industrial laboratories. The Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) prepares graduates for professional work in the minerals industry, and may involve plant development, operations, process control, management and research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. Well-performed candidates without prerequisite subject/s may be accepted and required to complete approved bridging units.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

Students will normally be expected to have attained a higher Tertiary Entrance Rank than is required for both single degrees.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year, in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.

Course Organisation

The opportunity to spend three semesters at a major regional centre for mineral processing and extractive metallurgy provides valuable experience for students. The course is a four year program with students based for the first two years at the Bentley Campus, for their third year at the Kalgoorlie Campus and for the fourth year semester one at Kalgoorlie and semester two at Bentley. (The first two years of the course comprises a core of chemistry and extractive metallurgy units, with additional topics in geology and statistical methods. The third year consists of topics related to mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. The fourth year consists of further topics in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy along with chemistry and a research project.)

Professional Recognition

The degrees in Applied Chemistry and Extractive Metallurgy are recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the Australasian Institute for Mining and Metallurgy as fulfilling the academic requirements for graduate membership. On obtaining the necessary professional experience graduates will qualify for admission to higher levels of membership of the professional bodies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

Students transferring to the new Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) double degree are not also entitled to graduate on completion of that double degree with the Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy). Likewise, students transferring from that new double degree are also not entitled to graduate on completion of this double degree with the Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering).

Availability

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.