Master of Ore Deposit Geology
Master
In Perth (Australia)
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Perth (Australia)
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Start date
Different dates available
Course description, features and facilities This course provides a high-quality, advanced education in the geology and evaluation of ore deposits. It is designed for geologists with different levels of professional experience and offers a world-class education from international and Australian experts; an opportunity to improve geological, computing, exploration and management skills; and includes hands-on practical experience, field excursions and research.
Units are taught by four institutions:
The University of Western AustraliaThe University of Tasmania (CRICOS Provider Code 000586B)James Cook University (CRICOS Provider Code: 00117J)Curtin University of Technology (CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J)
The course at UWA is part of the Minerals Geoscience Masters (MGM) program and is supported by the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Visit the UWA Centre for Exploration Targeting webpage for further information.
The Faculty of Science offers Master's by Coursework bursaries for domestic students and Postgraduate Merit scholarships for international students. Please visit the Faculty of Science website for details.
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Subjects
- University
- Geology
- International
- IT Management
- Deposits
- Management
- Evaluation
Course programme
Structure
Key to availability of units:
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; NS = non-standard teaching period
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Take unit(s) to the value of at least 12 points from Group A and unit(s) to the value of 36 points from any of Groups A to D:
Group A
NSGEOS5505Multiscale Tectonic SystemsNSGEOS5507Analytical Techniques for the GeosciencesNSGEOS5508Isotope GeochemistryNSMING5501Applied Structural GeologyNSMING5502Exploration TargetingNSMING5503Ore Deposit Field ExcursionNSMING5504Advanced Ore DepositsNSMING5505Mineral Exploration Data AnalysisNote: Unit(s) available at the University of TasmaniaGroup B
ENRL8529Geometallurgy [KEA702 UTAS]S1, S2ENRL8531Volcanology and Mineralisation in Volcanic Terrains [KEA708 UTAS]S1, S2ENRL8532Ore Deposit Models and Exploration Strategies [KEA712 UTAS]S1, S2ENRL8533Ore Deposit Geochemistry, Hydrology and Geochronology [KEA709 UTAS]S1, S2ENRL8534Ore Deposits of South America [KEA707 UTAS]S1, S2ENRL8535Exploration in Brownfield Terrains [KEA710 UTAS]Note: Unit(s) available at the James Cook UniversityGroup C
S1, S2ENRL8544Business and Financial Management in the Minerals Industry [EA5024 JCU]S2, S1ENRL8545Advanced Field Training [EA5027 JCU]S2, S1ENRL8546Advanced Techniques in Mining and Exploration Geology [EA5028 JCU]Note: Unit(s) available at the Curtin UniversityGroup D
S1, S2ENRL8538Natural Resources Economics [ECON6008 Curtin]NSENRL8541Resource Cost and Capital 602 [313412 Curtin]S1, S2ENRL8542Resource Sector Finance [ECON6013 Curtin] ENRL8549Mineral Finance and Project Evaluation 601 [312811 Curtin]Back to top
Master of Ore Deposit Geology