Overview

Throughout the Bachelor of Earth Sciences - Geochemistry (Extended Major) from The University of Western Australia understand important concepts and knowledge of materials, as well as properties and processes relevant to geology and chemistry.

Geochemistry is the application of chemistry to understand Earth’s system and processes. Geochemistry is used to help understand a broad scope of areas such as how petroleum and mineral systems operate and in the study of groundwater, marine and coastal habitats, the discovery of alternative forms of energy as well as exploration of other planets.

Fuelled by competing desires for energy, responsible resource and land management, and technological advances, demand in this field is predicted to grow globally.

Career opportunities:

Studying a Geochemistry Extended Major can lead to careers in:

Analytical Chemist

Earth and Planetary Scientist

Environmental Chemist and Geologist

Exploration Geochemist

Mineral Chemist

Mining Scientist

Research Geochemist

Industries hiring Geochemistry graduates include:

Government and environmental agencies

Fertiliser Industry

Health and Medicine area

Food and Drink Industry

Mining

Nanotechnology Industry

Petrochemical Companies

Paper Industry

Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discovering Earth

Dynamic Planet

Communicating Science

Analytical Methods

Energy and Materials

Earth Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

108 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albany, Australia
Perth, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 107428E

Mathematics Methods ATAR; OR

Mathematics Applications ATAR with a mathematics unit taken in the first year; OR

Students without ATAR mathematics to take two mathematics units in their first year.

Chemistry ATAR or an additional chemistry unit taken in the first year.

Equivalencies for ATAR:

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

11.5

Canadian High School (except Quebec)

French Baccalaureate

Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750

GCE A-Levels

German Abitur

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE)

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

Malaysian STPM

Monash University Foundation Year

NCUK Foundation Program

Norwegian Vitnemål

Singapore - Cambridge A Levels

South African National Senior Certificate

South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

Sweden Slutbetyg

Trinity College Foundation

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

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Tuition Fees

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49200 AUD / year

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