182705 v.6 Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy
GradDipMetall(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 054623M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
The course provides a knowledge and understanding of core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. It is designed for non-metallurgy scientists or engineers who wish to pursue a career in the minerals industry as an extractive metallurgist.
Course Entry Requirements
An Australian recognised bachelor degree in an engineering or science discipline, excluding extractive metallurgy or equivalent qualifications.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. The course is also available on an external study basis.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Metallurgy.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. A number of required units have on-campus (WASM Kalgoorlie) laboratory requirements and all travel or accommodation expenses are met by the student.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 200.0 | ||||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12580 | v.4 | Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining 531 | 5.5 | 25.0 | |
| 4784 | v.6 | Research Project 591 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5630 | v.8 # | Engineering Metallurgy 561 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5631 | v.7 | Pyrometallurgy 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5633 | v.6 # | Mineral Processing 561 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5641 | v.6 | Process Control 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 304965 | v.3 | Mine Management 532 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309537 | v.3 | Process Mineralogy 562 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4783 | v.5 | Process Design 562 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4785 | v.6 | Research Project 592 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5632 | v.7 | Pyrometallurgy 562 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5634 | v.6 # | Mineral Processing 562 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5640 | v.8 # | Hydrometallurgy 562 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
# Units with on-site laboratory requirements.
NB Students must select one unit from each of the core areas of Mineral Processing, Pyrometallurgy and Hydrometallurgy.
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2012 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | 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.
