Introduction

This is a specialised master degree course in Economic Geology for industry and government geologists. It forms the nucleus of the postgraduate teaching program at the Centre for Ore Deposit Research (CODES). From 2001 the course formed part of the National Masters Program sponsored by the Minerals Council of Australia and the DETYA Science Lectureship Scheme.

Admission & Prerequisites

Bachelor of Science with Honours is the normal entry qualification. However, for students without this qualification the entry requirements will depend on whether the applicants come from a professional industry background.

Applicants from industry without a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree will require the following:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Applied); and
• A minimum of two years' experience working as a professional geologist in industry or a government institution; and
• Completion of a significant geological company report or paper, based on some aspect of work carried out during employment as a professional geologist.

Course Objectives

Course objectives are to update knowledge and skills required by geoscientists for the exploration and exploitation of mineral deposits. These are accomplished through completion of six short courses and a small in depth research project OR eight short courses. The courses will cover a spectrum of topics relevant to the exploration mining industries.

Career Outcomes

This course is for geoscientists who want to gain a thorough up-date on advances across the spectrum of economic geology applied to mineral exploration.

Professional Recognition

The course is part of the G3 National Masters course sponsored by the Mineral Council of Australia and the Commonwealth Government (DETYA). Units will be taught by the University of Tasmania, the University of Western Australia and James Cook University.