Undergrad Course Expo 2024
Join us at this year’s Undergrad Course Expo from 4pm–7pm in the TL Robertson Library and learn about courses, flexibility, structure and campus life.
Geologists and environmental biologists provide knowledge for the management of Earth resources, including managing climate change and responsibly sourcing metals for renewable energy generation and storage.
This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
Join us at this year’s Undergrad Course Expo from 4pm–7pm in the TL Robertson Library and learn about courses, flexibility, structure and campus life.
In this double degree you'll study fundamental geological and biological processes and apply them to mineral exploration and resource extraction and groundwater resources. You'll also learn how to manage ecosystems and rehabilitate landscapes impacted by salt degradation and resource extraction activity.
This combination of skill sets for extraction and environmental protection is increasingly important to the resources sector and to society.
See our handbook for more course information.
Graduates are well suited to employment within the private sector, including organisations involved in mineral exploration, resource extraction and post-extraction restoration, mine management, environmental consulting, ecotourism and environmental restoration.
Graduates are also equipped with skills aligned to the needs of government agencies involved in water resources, environmental regulation, environmental protection, transport, regional development and local government.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology) are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Geological Society of Australia. Graduates are also eligible for Associate Membership of the Australian Institute of Biology and the Environment Institute of Australia, and can apply for full membership after three or four years of professional practice.
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
At least Mathematics Applications ATAR and one ATAR science course, or equivalent.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
If you don’t meet our minimum admission criteria, the UniReady Enabling Program can help you qualify for entry into a range of undergraduate courses.
The certificate IV is the minimum requirement for university entry. It qualifies you for entry to Curtin courses with a 70 ATAR. You must also meet English language proficiency.
If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.
Written English, Verbal and Quantitative
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolView the ATAR breakdown to see the low, median and high ATAR scores of students who started studying this course recently.
To see the other pathways students have taken, see the pathway breakdown.
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define ‘experience’
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
At least Mathematics Applications ATAR and one ATAR science course, or equivalent.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
AND
The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with:
The Science prerequisite can be met with:
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
At least Mathematics Applications ATAR and one ATAR science course, or equivalent.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolApplicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
To switch into this course, you need to have met:
The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with:
The Science prerequisite can be met with any of the following:
To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have met:
This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 70
At least Mathematics Applications ATAR and one ATAR science course, or equivalent.
There are no desirable WACE subjects for this course.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.5
Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolWe’re here to help you navigate the complexities of university admission. Choose the support you need from the options below.
You might find your answer in our frequently asked questions.
Submit your question via our online form and we’ll get back to you.
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Think you don’t have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Pathway finder toolFee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.
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Submit your question via our online form and we’ll get back to you.
1300 222 888
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You’ll find Curtin Connect in building 102 on the Perth campus.
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