Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Geochemistry (Extended Major)
Applying chemistry to understand Earth's systems and processes is increasingly important in mineral exploration or for managing groundwater, as well as in the exploration of other planets.
Geochemistry is the application of chemistry to understand Earth’s system and processes. Geochemistry is used to help understand a broad scope of areas such as how petroleum and mineral systems operate and in the study of groundwater, marine and coastal habitats, the discovery of alternative forms of energy as well as exploration of other planets. Fuelled by competing desires for energy, responsible resource and land management, and technological advances, demand in this field is predicted to grow globally.
Campus Information
Perth (Crawley campus)
Situated on the Swan River in Crawley, UWA is one of Australia’s most picturesque campuses
Albany (Regional campus)
UWA has a regional campus in the south-coast town of Albany - a four-and-half-hour drive from Perth
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Studying a Geochemistry Extended Major can lead to careers in:
- Analytical Chemist
- Earth and Planetary Scientist
- Environmental Chemist and Geologist
- Exploration Geochemist
- Mineral Chemist
- Mining Scientist
- Research Geochemist
Industries hiring Geochemistry graduates include:
- Government and environmental agencies
- Fertiliser Industry
- Health and Medicine area
- Food and Drink Industry
- Mining
- Nanotechnology Industry
- Petrochemical Companies
- Paper Industry
- Education
- Heavy Chemicals
- Organic Fine Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Polymer Production
- Computing and Programming Companies
- Aerospace and Defence Industries
- Energy Sector
- Electric vehicles
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- 11.5
- Canadian High School (except Quebec)
- 70
- French Baccalaureate
- 12
- Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750
- 525
- GCE A-Levels
- 9
- German Abitur
- 3.3
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
- 15
- Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE)
- 60
- Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65
- 79
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
- 26
- Malaysian STPM]
- 11
- Monash University Foundation Year
- 270
- NCUK Foundation Program
- 9
- Norwegian Vitnemål
- 3.8
- Singapore - Cambridge A Levels
- 8
- South African National Senior Certificate
- 4.6
- South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
- 330
- Sweden Slutbetyg
- 15
- Trinity College Foundation
- 300
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
- 12
- University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program
- 66
- US College Board Advanced Placements
- 8
- US College Board SAT
- 1170
- Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP)
- 60
- Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards
- 80
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: MJD-GECDM
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
196800 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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