Bachelor of Earth Sciences
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
The Bachelor of Earth Sciences is ideal for students who are curious about the complex system that comprises the Earth, its oceans and atmosphere, and the place of Earth in the solar system and beyond. Earth scientists have a key role to play in understanding environmental challenges and sustainability of resources in a changing world. To do this, they focus on deciphering the processes that have shaped our planet from its origin, to its changes through time recorded by rocks and fossils, through to modern-day processes. This diversity creates many exciting opportunities for scientific discovery and professional careers.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- UWA is ranked 23rd in the World for Geology and 29th in the World for Earth and Marine Sciences (QS 2023)
- You'll have access to leading facilities for research and field-based activities
- Gain industry-government experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that emphasises that relevance of fieldwork and laboratory work
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Prerequisites
Refer to any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
Majors
Geochemistry (Extended Major)
Applying chemistry to understanding Earth’s systems and processes is increasingly important in mineral exploration or for managing groundwater. Geochemistry is used to understand how petroleum and mineral systems operate in the study of groundwater, marine and coastal habitats, the discovery of alternative forms of energy, and the exploration of other planets.
Prerequisites:
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
- Chemistry ATAR OR an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year
- Mathematics Methods ATAR OR Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year
- Students without ATAR mathematics will take two first-year mathematics units
Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences (Extended Major)
The Integrated Earth and Marine Sciences extended major offers a research-led experience in studying the Earth, from the planet’s early history to its foreseeable future, and from the ocean floors to its highest mountains. You'll learn high-level skills in the collection and interpretation of geoscientific data, in both terrestrial and marine settings, as well as advanced data analysis and synthesis techniques.
Prerequisites:
Potential Career Outcomes
Geochemist, Geological Consultant, Geologist/Geoscientist and more.
ATAR & Selection Rank
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Admission Criteria
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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