UWA Handbooks 2009 - Courses

Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) (70100)


The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.
 
Course type: 
   Undergraduate bachelor's degree
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   Beginning of year and mid-year
Description: 
   This programme provides students with geoscientific and problem-solving skills, particularly applications to petroleum resources. Students gain an understanding of oil and gas accumulations as well as exploration, environmental, economic and engineering aspects. At Level 4 emphasis is on strengthening communication and research skills by undertaking a research project. Honours may be awarded depending on academic results. Graduates are well placed to gain employment in the resources sector.
Admission requirements: 
   Standard UWA requirements for entry to a bachelor's degree course. See 'Undergraduate Admission' and 'University General Rules' in the Student Procedures, Rules and Policies section of this handbook. In addition to the English requirement, all students are required to have a scaled score of at least 50 per cent in a TEE mathematics subject, or equivalent.
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   192
Structure: 
   Full-time students normally take eight units (48 points) each year. In the final year students take four units (24 points) and a 24-point research project. Students may be awarded honours based on academic results.
Available to international students: 
   Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au)
Attendance type: 
   Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.)
Delivery mode: 
   Internal
Standard full-time completion: 
   4 years
Standard part-time completion: 
   Up to 10 years
Locations offered: 
   UWA (Crawley), Albany (some Level 1 units only)
Domestic fee type: 
   Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP
Honours available: 
   Yes

For information on this course contact (Interstate Call Prefix: 08):

Contact: Marjan Heibloem
Position: Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Phone: 6488 2565
Email: science@fnas.uwa.edu.au