Master of Ore Deposit Geology
Master of Ore Deposit Geology
With world-class ore bodies becoming more difficult to find, there is an increasing recognition that geologists will require new approaches and skills in order to discover new deposits. This course is designed for geoscientists who want to gain up-to-date knowledge and skills in economic geology and mineral exploration. It will…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
With world-class ore bodies becoming more difficult to find, there is an increasing recognition that geologists will require new approaches and skills in order to discover new deposits. This course is designed for geoscientists who want to gain up-to-date knowledge and skills in economic geology and mineral exploration. It will allow you to study a spectrum of economic geology topics specifically related to the discovery and evaluation of ore deposits.
This course provides a high-quality, advanced education in the geology and evaluation of ore deposits. It is designed for geologists with different levels of professional experience.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study this course?
Study at UWA and benefit from strong collaboration with the minerals industry
Strengthen your geoscientific, computing, exploration and management skills
Gain opportunities to undertake field excursions with research leaders in earth sciences to mineralised regions in Australia and overseas
What you’ll learn
Knowledge of geological, geophysical and geochemical methods as applied to understanding key processes and factors controlling the formation ore deposits
Knowledge of key methods used in professional practice to improve geological, computing, exploration and management skills
Cognitive and technical skills to evaluate concepts and complex geoscientific datasets in the formation, exploration for and evaluation of ore deposits
Technical and communication skills through hands-on practical experience, field excursions and research activity that contribute to professional practice and scholarship.
Career Pathways
The Master of Ore Deposit can greatly increase your career opportunities in the minerals industry. Upon graduation, you will have gained knowledge of geological, geophysical and geochemical methods as applied to understanding key processes and factors controlling the formation of ore deposits.
Resource companies, consulting companies, state and federal government agencies will undeniably be looking at your profile and interested in your new skills.
Further Study
Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.
REQUIREMENTS
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and(c) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2)(a) a Bachelor of Geology or Geoscience with Honours, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
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.
