Master of Geoscience (Geophysics)
Master of Geoscience (Geophysics)
This two year Masters of Geoscience course provides advanced technical and professional training for those wishing to upgrade their geology or geophysics qualifications or enter a new branch of geoscience to enhance their career prospects. What you’ll learn Apply discipline, knowledge, principles and concepts; apply modern geophysical methods to exploration…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This two year Masters of Geoscience course provides advanced technical and professional training for those wishing to upgrade their geology or geophysics qualifications or enter a new branch of geoscience to enhance their career prospects.
What you’ll learn
Apply discipline, knowledge, principles and concepts; apply modern geophysical methods to exploration problems in petroleum, mineral and groundwater exploration; evaluate new methodologies
Think critically, creatively and reflectively, analyse geophysical approaches to gathering subsurface information
Access, evaluate and synthesise information, communicating effectively, adopting appropriate technologies on new geophysical developments in the industry
Utilise lifelong learning skills and demonstrate an ability to learn independently, applying international and regional perspectives and recognising global nature of geophysical problems relating to exploration for resources.
Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural impact of resource exploration and developments, engaging respectfully with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures.
Apply a professional approach to working with individuals and organisations; demonstrate an ethical approach to using data and reports related to a geophysical research project
REQUIREMENTS
A recognised bachelors degree in science or a related degree. Graduates in other disciplines with significant relevant industry experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 6.0; Overall band score: 6.0; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 79 Overall; Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21; Pearson Test of English Academic: 58.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
