Future Students

Geology Geophysics and Exploration Geoscience

The Area of Study

Geologists and geophysicists have an essential role in the exploration for, and assessment and development of, Australia’s mineral and fossil fuel resources. Both are vital for understanding the development and long-term maintenance of the environment. With the rapidly increasing global population, geoscientists will be needed to maintain resource output and to be part of increasing efforts to minimise damage to the environment.

The study of geosciences at Macquarie University prepares you for a challenging career that can take you around the world to work on the continents or in the oceans, and even to take part in studies of other planets.

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Degree Program Information

Degree UAI 2008 CSP Course duration
Bachelor of Science 73.00 3 years full-time/ equivalent part-time
Bachelor of Science with Bachelor of Laws 96.00 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Social Science with Bachelor of Laws 96.35 5 years full-time

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What You Will Study

You must complete a program of study (major) in one of the following:

  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Geology and Geophysics
  • Environmental Geology
  • Palaeobiology

Your program of study may include units from the subject areas listed below:

  • geology and geophysics
  • environmental geology
  • geochemistry
  • geology (environmental geology)
  • geophysics (exploration geoscience)
  • palaeontology and palaeobiology
  • astrobiology

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Recommended Prior Knowledge

HSC Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, Mathematics and Physics are recommended studies for geology, geophysics and exploration geoscience units. Other units taken as part of a degree may have assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies and you should refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies for full degree requirements.

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Career Options

  • mineral exploration
  • develop and mine mineral deposits
  • finance sector
  • public and private sector environmental groups
  • national parks officer
  • research
  • lawyer
  • teaching

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Some Major Employers

  • private companies/government
  • organisations relating to minerals and energy resource fields
  • private and public environment groups
  • NASA
  • conservation and land management bodies

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Further information

Department of Geosciences
Macquarie University, NSW 2109
Telephone:  (02) 9850 6314
Fax: (02) 9850 6904
Email: geosciences@mq.edu.au
Web: www.es.mq.edu.au/geology

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