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Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Geoscience)

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Bachelor

Duration 3 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 324321

2010
ATAR 70.55

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  • Program Outline

    Geoscience is at the heart of all modern natural resource industries, not only their exploration phase, but also their development and management practices. This program will provide students with a coherent understanding of the areas of the science that relate to the Earth's petroleum resources including their nature, origin, distribution, discovery and exploitation. Students will gain the ability to communicate with a diverse array of people and will have an understanding of the geological and technological complexity of the petroleum systems with which they are working.

    Graduates of this program have the skills and expertise to provide leadership in the search for petroleum resources and are well placed to participate in the emerging fields of carbon capture and geothermal resource exploration. Graduates are found working in petroleum companies in Australia and overseas, consulting companies, the CSIRO, research and government agencies, and in state and national geological surveys.

  • Program Structure

    The first year of this program provides a foundation in sciences such as geology and maths, with a choice of additional courses in chemistry, physics and a science elective. Second year develops this foundation by providing more in-depth study in the areas of Petroleum Engineering and Geology. In third year, students will focus on advanced topics including Petroleum Exploration, Reservoir Characterisation and Modelling and Structural Geology and Seismic Methods. Students will benefit from direct exposure to professionals in the Petroleum Geoscience Industry that will enable them to form mentoring relationships.

  • Admission and Fee Information

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 324321
    2010 CSP ATAR 70.55
    2010 CSP IB 30
    Annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $4,355
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Year 12 applicants
    You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent (48 units) university study. You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Applicants who have studied Mathematics 1 and either Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses.
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and either Physics or Chemistry.

    IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and either Physics or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

    For midyear entry, applicants should contact the Student Centre before applying to ensure that an appropriate study pathway is available.

    Alternative entry pathways
    • Higher Education applicants
      You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. Applicants who have studied Mathematics 1 and either Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA.
    • Special Entry applicants
      You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Applicants who have studied Mathematics 1 and either Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    • Other Entry Pathways
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 324321

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant?

    International ATAR 80
    IB 27
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $24,250
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    CRICOS 054944E
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 80
    IB 27
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    A-Level 9
    UEC [Malaysia] 15
    SAT [US] 1770
    ISC & CBSE [India] 75%
    ISBE [India] [1] 85%
    OSSD OAC [Canadian Pre-U] 75
    Eynesbury Foundation Program 380
    Bradford Foundation Program 77
    [1] Acceptable Indian State Board Examinations: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
    How to Apply

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    International ATAR 80
    Annual tuition fees International student place: $24,250
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Prerequisites
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and either Physics or Chemistry.

    IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) and either Physics or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2011 (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.

    Level I

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    together with passes in additional Level I courses to the value of 6 units selected in accordance with Academic Program Rules 5.2, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 for the degree of Bachelor of Science, which must include at least one of the following:

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    together with passes in additional Level I courses to the value of 6 units selected in accordance with Academic Program Rules 5.2, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 for the degree of Bachelor of Science, which must include at least one of the following:

    Level II

    Semester 1 (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    Level III

    Semester I (core courses)

    Semester 2 (core courses)

    Together with additional Level III courses to the value of 6 units, chosen from:
  • Career Opportunities

    Employment opportunities exist for graduates in:

    • Consulting companies
    • International petroleum companies
    • State and national geological surveys
    • The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and other research agencies

    Potential careers

    Personal / Research Officer (Local MP), Policy Adviser, Project Officer, Research Associates, Science Educators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Lecturer, Life Scientist, Mineral Exploration, Consultant, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Geology, Environmental Geoscientist, Research Assistant, Researcher, Scientist, Geologists, Geophysicists, Geophysics, Government Officer, Sustainability Manager, ...

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  • Further Information
    Information sessions will be held at the University of Adelaide Open Day, 17 August 2008. An information session will also be held Ground Floor, Napier Building, North Terrace Campus from 4-6 pm on 10 December 2008. For further details: Telephone (08) 8303 5673, email faculty.sciences@adelaide.edu.au or visit www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 29 Nov 2011

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