Bachelor of Earth Sciences – Geochemistry (Extended Major)
Bachelor of Earth Sciences – Geochemistry (Extended Major)
Applying chemistry to understand Earth’s systems and processes is increasingly important in mineral exploration or for managing groundwater, as well as in the exploration of other planets. This major focuses on enabling students to gain critical skills in earth science and chemistry to take advantage of employment opportunities arising from…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Applying chemistry to understand Earth’s systems and processes is increasingly important in mineral exploration or for managing groundwater, as well as in the exploration of other planets.
This major focuses on enabling students to gain critical skills in earth science and chemistry to take advantage of employment opportunities arising from technological advances.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
You’ll learn to
Understand important concepts and knowledge of materials, as well as properties and processes relevant to geology and chemistry
Gather, analyse and interpret geological and chemical data
Synthesise and integrate datasets to solve fundamental and applied earth-science problems
Why study this course
Gain fundamental skills to use geochemistry for generating environmental and mineral exploration solutions, all of which are strategically important in Western Australia and globally
Fieldwork is an important aspect of your studies, where you will have the opportunity to conduct research and learn from real-world samples and data
Be connected with world-class research teams across the country, as well as their industry collaborators
Have access to leading facilities for research and field-based activities
Interact and learn from passionate educators and researchers
This major addresses the growing skills demand in Western Australia and globally, with a real focus on employability of graduates
Career Pathways
Studying a Geochemistry Extended Major can lead to careers in:
Analytical Chemist
Earth and Planetary Scientist
Environmental Chemist and Geologist
Exploration Geochemist
Mineral Chemist
Mining Scientist
Research Geochemist
Industries hiring Geochemistry graduates include:
Government and environmental agencies
Fertiliser Industry
Health and Medicine area
Food and Drink Industry
Mining
Nanotechnology Industry
Petrochemical Companies
Paper Industry
Education
Heavy Chemicals
Organic Fine Chemicals
Pharmaceuticals
Polymer Production
Computing and Programming Companies
Aerospace and Defence Industries
Energy Sector
Electric vehicles
Battery and Manufacturing industries
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
