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Graduate Certificate in Petroleum Geology and Geophysics Gc.Pg&G
2010

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 6 months (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Certificate

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.

Program Structure

The following courses will be completed: Petroleum Geology & Geophysics (B), Petroleum Geology & Geophysics (A).

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant? ?

SATAC Code 3GC037
Tuition fees ?
Australian Full-fee place: $13,750 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
Completed Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics (or equivalent).

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3GC037

International applicants

Not an international applicant? ?

IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Tuition fee ? International student place: $14,700 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Prerequisites ?
Relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Tuition fee ? International student place: $14,700 for 6 months
Mid-year entry? No
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

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)
The availability of courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities and sufficient enrolments

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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

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Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences

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Last updated: Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009

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