Overview

In the Bachelor of Applied Geology - Bachelor of Science (Environmental Biology) degree from Curtin University 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.

Why study at Curtin?

Leading geoscience research facilities

Curtin hosts the world-renowned John de Laeter Research Centre for advanced geoscience characterisation and analysis.

Global university

Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities in the world, based on our ARWU ranking. (Academic Ranking of World Universities, 2025)

World-ranked in Earth Sciences

Curtin ranks second in Australia and in the global top 100 for Earth Sciences. (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamic Earth
Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM
Land and Water Resources
Planetary Science
Land and Water Resources
Mineralogy and Geochemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Applications close 8 weeks before start date for applicants from countries with extended visa processing times.
All other countries, 3 weeks before start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

69

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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Credits

800 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Geology Environmental Sciences View 105 other Bachelors in Environmental Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

69

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

CRICOS 110732D

Minimum ATAR - This course has a minimum ATAR of 70

To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:

the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
any course-specific requirements
the English language requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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44192 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

9000 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Australian and New Zealand student: Commonwealth supported

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Perth

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