
Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
This course will benefit you if you are a current professional working in the minerals industry and require specialist knowledge in extractive metallurgy, or if you are looking to prepare for a higher degree in extractive metallurgy (i.e. Masters or PhD). Youll gain an insight into the extraction and refinement processes involved in comminution, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy and learn the fundamental economic and financial considerations that impact the mineral resource sector.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Murdoch
- WA · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 119752E
Campus images supplied directly by the institution.
Course overview
This course will benefit you if you are a current professional working in the minerals industry and require specialist knowledge in extractive metallurgy, or if you are looking to prepare for a higher degree in extractive metallurgy (i.e. Masters or PhD). Youll gain an insight into the extraction and refinement processes involved in comminution, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy and learn the fundamental economic and financial considerations that impact the mineral resource sector.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Most postgraduate coursework courses require a relevant undergraduate degree; some may accept or require relevant professional work experience.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Most postgraduate coursework courses require a relevant undergraduate degree; some may accept or require relevant professional work experience.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $44,560per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgymurdoch.edu.au
- Murdoch Universitymurdoch.edu.au
- Admissions and Pathways Guide 2027Official source
- Murdoch University Undergraduate Course Guide 2026–2027Official source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Murdoch University Bachelor of Engineering Honours admission requirementsOfficial source
- Murdoch University Bachelor of Arts admission requirementsOfficial source
- Murdoch University Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine admission requirementsOfficial source
- Murdoch University Bachelor of Nursing admission requirementsOfficial source
- Murdoch University undergraduate Law admission requirementsOfficial source
- Entry requirementsOfficial source
- Murdoch University Admissions Pathways Guide 2027Official source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

