From the field to the lab, the knowledge you will gain in this course will help drive advancements in areas such as petroleum exploration, or mineral exploration. This course provides advanced technical training for professionals intending to upgrade their geology qualifications or to enter a new branch of geoscience. This is achieved by attendance at lectures, seminars and group discussions, and the preparation and submission of a thesis-based research project. Each major in this course comprises core units together with optional units in geology and related disciplines. Note that unit availability is often limited to specific semesters, which may affect the order in which you can take each unit. You will specialize in basin analysis and petroleum geology or mineral exploration and mining geology. You will complete a supervised project related to your stream, usually in collaboration with industry or government partners. Basin Analysis and Petroleum Geology Sedimentary basins contain a unique record of the tectonic, structural and sediment logical processes that created them. By understanding these processes, often using subsurface data sets, we can gain insights into the valuable energy resources that they contain. This stream will provide you with the technical and practical skills that you need to evaluate petroleum systems and to pursue a career in hydrocarbon exploration or production. Mineral Exploration and Mining Geology The mining industry is critical to our future. Without fossil fuels for power generation, silicon chips for computer chips, fertilizer for bumper harvests, metal for cars and buildings, and many raw materials for other growing industries, our current standard of living could not be maintained. This stream offers detailed knowledge of mining operations and mineral systems. You will learn about the principal types of ore deposits, the fundamentals of mineral exploration, collecting and displaying geophysical data, geochemical processes and magnetics theory, among other topics. This stream provides specialised technical and professional training for graduates in geology or closely related disciplines. Why study Master of Science (Geology) We offer the most comprehensive range of postgraduate geology courses in Australia. You can choose to specialise in fundamental or applied aspects of geoscience, or combine both, depending on your needs. Many of our courses address the specific requirements of the minerals, petroleum and groundwater industries. The practical approach of our courses, combined with their direct industry involvement, provide our graduates with a competitive edge in the employment market. Career information This course can open up a wide range of geoscience career opportunities depending on your choice of units.