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Applied Geology
| Applied Geology - quick facts | |
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| Taught by | |
| Available as a specialisation for |
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons)) |
| Undergraduate study options in Geology | |
| Further information |
Faculty of Science Postgraduate Prospectus Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Management Postgraduate Handbook |
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Other specialisations you might be interested in |
Geology |
*This subject is available as area of PhD study within other subjects in the Faculty of Science. Please consult our postgraduate advisers for availability.
The Applied Geology programme is designed for students wanting to develop skills across the interface between Geology and Engineering and requires that postgraduate engineering courses be included in the degree.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (BSc(Hons)) - Applied Geology major
Prerequisite: A major in Geology and at least 90 points at Stage III
Requirement:
- 15 points: ENVSCI 701
- 45 points from GEOG 746, GEOLOGY 701, 703, 705, 713, 754, 771 GEOPHYS 761–763, 780
- 30 points from approved courses within Part IV of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule or the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule
- 30 points from GEOLOGY 789
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) - Applied Geology major
Prerequisite: A major in Geology
Requirement:
- 15 points: ENVSCI 701
- at least 45 points from GEOG 746, GEOLOGY 701, 703, 705, 713, 754, 771 GEOPHYS 761-763, 780
- at least 30 points from approved courses within Part IV of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Schedule or the Master of Engineering Studies Schedule
- up to 15 points from 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Coordinator
Master of Science (MSc) - Applied Geology major
Prerequisite: A BSc(Hons) or PGDipSci in Applied Geology
Requirement: Research Masters
- 120 points: GEOLOGY 795 MSc Thesis in Applied Geology
Possible career opportunities include:
- Engineering Geology
- Geotechnical Consulting
- Groundwater
- Environmental Consultants
For further information, please refer to the Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Management Postgraduate Handbook.
You can also visit the School of Environment website.
Alternatively, the postgraduate coordinator can help you with your enquiries.
Dr Julie Rowland
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87412
Email: j.rowland@auckland.ac.nz
