Bachelor of Geoscience

Federation University Australia

About

You'll explore our planet through both theory and field experience, use mapping, technology and historical data to build conceptual models.

You will learn how these models can help you estimate where mineral, water and other natural resources are located beneath the earth's surface.

We will also teach you how to extract these resources in a sustainable way.

You will also gain experience in identifying and mitigating natural hazards.The degree is highly interactive and teaches you the specialised skills you need to work in this field.

You can choose to specialise in exploration/mine geoscience or environmental geoscience.

Your field skills will be honed at world renowned sites in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.This course provides specialist training for those who wish to pursue professional careers in mineral and oil exploration, extractive industries, environmental science, or hydrogeology.

Structure

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

CHEMISTRY 1 SCCHM1001, 15 credit points

SCIENTIFIC PRACTICE SCCOR1300, 15 credit points

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCENV1001, 15 credit points

EARTH'S LIVING HISTORY SCGEO1105, 15 credit points

Semester 2

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY SCCHM1003, 15 credit points

SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION SCCOR1200, 15 credit points

PLANET EARTH SCGEO1103, 15 credit points

STATISTICAL METHODS STATS1000, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCENV2600, 15 credit points

HYDROLOGY SCGEO2106, 15 credit points

GENERAL SCIENCE: LANDSCAPE EVOLUTION SCGEO2111, 15 credit points

SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY SCGEO2112, 15 credit points

Semester 2

OPTICAL MINERALOGY SCGEO2102, 15 credit points

STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY SCGEO2103, 15 credit points

ECONOMIC GEOLOGY SCGEO2105, 15 credit points

FIELDWORK PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE SCGEO2107, 15 credit points

Year 3

Semester 1

PETROLOGY SCGEO3102, 15 credit points

APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY SCGEO3103, 15 credit points

Semester 2

FIELDWORK SCGEO3104, 15 credit points

APPLIED GEOPHYSICS SCGEO3106, 15 credit points

Entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English;
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics or any Science.

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 35 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.

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