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Bachelor of Science Geology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Melbourne

Program Overview

Geology concerns the solid Earth, in particular the rocks and their constituent minerals and fossils. The geological record of rocks, formed over much of the Earth s 4500-million-year-old history, are the raw materials of geology. The study and interpretation of the geological record is of paramount importance in the search for natural resources such as gold, coal, oil, groundwater and rock material used for construction work.

Program Key Stats

$35012 (Annual cost)



75 %

Eligibility Criteria

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1330
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Additional Information & Requirements

Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Specialist Mathematics and in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; OR Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and a study score of at least 25 in both Mathematical Methods (CAS) and Specialist Mathematics, Test scores: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE

Career Options

  • Engineering geologist
  • Geochemist
  • Geophysicist/field seismologist
  • Geoscientist
  • Hydrogeologist
  • Mudlogger

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