Essential: WACE Mathematics Applications ATAR and at least one Science course from the following list: Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Aviation ATAR, Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR.
Course overview
This course comprises substantial parts of the Applied Geology and Environmental Biology degrees, and gives students a dual qualification in both areas. In addition to training graduates able to practise both as professional geologists or environmental scientists, this program provides specific scientific expertise in the combined management of living and non-living resources. Resource exploration and management frequently take place in arid environments and involve issues of restoration after mining, maintenance of biodiversity, eco-system management and rehabilitation of degraded and salt-affected landscapes.
On completion of the degree, students who have performed well will be eligible to complete an extra year of study to obtain an honours qualification, BH-SCNCE Bachelor of Science (Honours). The research focus of an Honours degree provides a pathway for career advancement at a higher level than the base degree.
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Practical Experience / Workbased Learning: The course contains practical and work-relevant components that include practical geological work similar to that conducted in resources and environmental industry settings, including hands-on computing and practical exercises with industry standard software and geology field trips to various sites.
Professional Recognition: Graduates of this double degree are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Geological Society of Australia, the International Association of Hydrogeologists and the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, and Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Biology and the Environment Institute of Australia with full membership possible for graduates with Honours, or pass degrees after three or four years of professional practice.
Professional Recognition: Graduates of this double degree are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, the Geological Society of Australia, the International Association of Hydrogeologists and the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, and Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Biology and the Environment Institute of Australia with full membership possible for graduates with Honours, or pass degrees after three or four years of professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Geologist, environmental scientist, geological engineer, forest worker, life scientist, botanist, zoologist
Majors
Applied Geology
Environmental Biology
Environmental Biology
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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