Postgraduate Coursework Program
Master of Geoscience
Course code: 38.92.55 (Geology and Geophysics)
Admission requirements: a Bachelor degree with relevant undergraduate
studies
Length of candidature: 1-2 years full-time, 2-3 years part-time
Attendance: full-time, part-time, distance education is possible
Commencement: March and July (subject to program availability)
Course requirements: 6-9 units
Credit points: 32 credit points
Enquiries: Dr Tracy Rushmer (61-2-) 9850 8366, E-mail: trushmer@els.mq.edu.au
This course is designed to permit individually tailored programs in consultation with the postgraduate adviser. It is a course that has a professional orientation and aims to cater both for new graduates and for those with longer standing qualifications who may require a refresher program of two to three years part time duration. The part-time program is available through distance education with some on-campus attendance in the general field of applied geosciences. The course consists of 6 to 9 units. Units may be drawn from the list of 800 or 900 level geology/geophysics units, and any units that may be appropriate to an individually styled program. A fee may apply to some GEOS units. A project component unit GEOS 899 (12 credit points) may form an optional part of the course requirements. Earlier exit via a postgraduate diploma is possible in some cases.
Postgraduate Diploma in Geoscience
Admission requirements: exit qualification only
Length of candidature: not applicable
Attendance: part-time, distance education is possible
Course requirements: 6 units
Credit points: 24 credit points
Enquiries: Dr Tracy Rushmer (61-2-) 9850 8366, E-mail: trushmer@els.mq.edu.au
There is no direct entry to this course. It can be awarded upon the completion of units amounting to 23/24 postgraduate credit points which form part of the postgraduate Master of Geoscience or MSc course being undertaken and is intended for persons, unable to complete their full coursework Master program, to gain recognition for their partially completed work.
Special Program for High School Teachers
A special program has been designed for science graduates, particularly those involved in secondary teaching, who may wish to extend their skills into the earth and environmental sciences. This, in general terms, involves completing a majority of the following units or equivalents which broadly cover the main curriculum areas. Most units require some level of on-campus attendance. Mid-year entry is possible.
First Half-Year
GEOS816 Geophysics
GEOS821 Earth Science
GEOS854 Environments of the Lithosphere
GEOS856 Coral Reef Environments
Second Half-Year
GEOS844 Applied Palaeontology
GEOS855 Earth Systems Evolution
GEOS900 Geoscience in the Field and Laboratory
Vacation
GEOS224 Introduction to Field Geology
Additional units are available from a range of options, including some from the School of Education. The program is flexible and students can discuss with an adviser how best to construct the remainder of the course to meet their particular interests. A project or dissertation unit completes the requirements depending upon the amount of coursework undertaken. Early exit via a postgraduate diploma award is possible in some cases. The program may also be structured through the Master of Geoscience course.