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Geology, Earth science, Geophysics, Geological sciences, bachelor degree courses at undergraduate bachelor, postgraduate master, Ph.D doctorate research degree levels are listed below.
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• Geologists typically analyze the composition, structure, physical properties, dynamics, and history of Earth materials and the processes by which they are formed, move and change. Geological technology is used  for mineral and hydrocarbon extraction and mining activities.
• A bachelor in Geology, Geological sciences or Geophysics gives graduates the best preparation to work in the Geological engineering field as a Geologist. Geological science studies the solid and liquid substance of planet Earth.
• If you already acquired a bachelor degree and plan to study for a Master, Postgraduate, graduate diploma or PH.D degree in Geology, links listed below can still be used to access the faculty pages for more info about any programs on offer. Topics taught include mineralogy, sedimentary, metamorphic igneous rocks and petrology, exploration techniques, estimation models and  material analysis etc.
• Geologists are scientists that  analyze  solid and liquid matter that make up Earth. Geologists conduct studies using physics, chemistry and biology as well as other tools
• Geological training typically includes maths, physics, chemistry and some biology, in addition to classes available through the geology department; historical and physical geology, igneous and metamorphic petrology and petrography, hydro geology, sedimentology, mineralogy, paleontology, physical geography and structural geology are among the many required areas of study.
• In recent times, many geologists also incorporate GIS technology in their work for mapping techniques.
  Earth science is also referred to as geoscience / geo-science and is broad term encompassing sciences related to the  Earth.  Earth Sciences  includes the studying  the atmosphere, oceans and bio-sphere, as well as the solid earth.
• Typically Earth Scientists use biology, physics, chemistry, chronology and mathematics to construct a quantitative model of how the Earth system operates.
• A university degree in Geology & Earth Science prepare grads for work in the Geological services, Mining and oil exploration  industry as a Geologist, Geophysicist or Geology science officer.
  Be aware that the mining boom is over in recent years this has a distinctive effect on salaries and abundance of Geology related jobs.

Typical admission requirements :

• Geology and/or Physics, Maths, English proficiency

New South Wales : NSW

• Earth Sciences at Univ of Newcastle
• Earth and Planetary Sciences courses at Macquarie Uni
• Study Geology & Geophysics at Uni of Sydney
• Bachelor of GeoScience degrees at University of New England : UNE
• Earth Science courses at University of Wollongong : UOW
• Biology, Earth  and Environmental science at Univ of New South Wales :  UNSW

Victoria: VIC

• Geology studies at University of Melbourne
• Environmental Geoscience courses at La Trobe University
• Geosciences courses at Monash University
• Bachelor of Applied Science, Geology course at University of Ballarat

Queensland: QLD

• Earth Sciences  courses at University of Queensland
• Geophysics course at University of Queensland
• Earth Sciences degrees at James Cook University:  JCU

Western Australia: WA

• Applied Geology at Curtin University of Technology
• Geophysics courses at Curtin University of Technology
• Earth and Environment studies at University of Western Australia : UWA

Tasmania: TAS

• Earth Sciences courses at University of Tasmania : UTAS
  

South Australia: SA

• Earth and Environmental sciences course at University of Adelaide

Australian Capital Territory: ACT

• Earth Sciences course at Australian National University:  ANU

Typical activities

• conducting exploration to determine the resources present by sampling, examining and analysing geological specimens, rock cores, cuttings and samples using optical, chemical, electronic and mechanical techniques
• study and date fossils and rock strata to acquire knowledge of the evolution and biology of life forms, and assess their commercial applications
• study effects of natural events, such as erosion, sedimentation, earthquakes and volcanic activity,  formation of the earth’s surface and sea beds
• prepare and supervise production of laboratory reports and scientific papers
• conduct investigation of the structure, nature and formation of the earth’s crust and the minerals contained in it
• conduct preliminary survey of mineral, petroleum and natural gas deposits with prospectors, Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and other mineral scientists
• conduct surveys of variations in the earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields
• investigate the propagation of seismic waves to determine the structure and stability of the earth’s mantle and crust
• study earthquakes causes and other stress states of the earth’s crust
• perform lab and field studies and aerial, ground and drill hole surveying

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