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Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Geology and Geophysics
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3GC037
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
The Australian School of Petroleum is Australia's pre-eminent centre of excellence for petroleum geoscience and engineering research, education and training. It is one of only a handful of institutions worldwide offering high quality postgraduate education in the field of Petroleum Geoscience. The School and its staff have very strong links with industry. Senior industry personnel serve on its Board of Management and teach specialist units in the coursework program.
The Graduate Certificate is a coursework option for graduates wishing to develop knowledge and skills for careers as geoscientists.
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The following courses will be completed: Petroleum Geology & Geophysics (B), Petroleum Geology & Geophysics (A).
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GC037 Tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $13,750 for 6 monthsMid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics (or equivalent).How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC037International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Tuition fee International student place: $14,700 for 6 months Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalentEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
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Tuition fee International student place: $14,700 for 6 months Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
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The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Total units required for this program - 12 units Please complete the following:
- PETROL 7000 Petroleum Geology & Geophysics (B) (6 units)
- PETROL 7001 Petroleum Geology & Geophysics (A) (6 units)
- Career Opportunities
Graduates of these programs will have career opportunities as geoscientists in the international petroleum industry.
Potential careers
Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Exploration, Geochemist, Geologists, Geophysicists, Geophysics, Geotechnical Engineer, Natural Resource Manager, Researcher, Scientist, Mineral Exploration, Oil and Gas Analyst, Teacher
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Last updated: Wednesday, 23 May 2012
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