Master of Geoscience
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
The minerals, energy, geotechnical and environmental geoscience sectors remain some of the worlds most significant industries. To take your place in these industries, you will need the type of advanced, specialized knowledge that the Master of Geoscience provides.you will take intensive specialized subjects in geoscience, but also round out your skill set with business and leadership subjects, all taught by leading academics and industry professionals.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 089358A
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Course overview
The minerals, energy, geotechnical and environmental geoscience sectors remain some of the worlds most significant industries. To take your place in these industries, you will need the type of advanced, specialized knowledge that the Master of Geoscience provides.you will take intensive specialized subjects in geoscience, but also round out your skill set with business and leadership subjects, all taught by leading academics and industry professionals.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Agricultural science, atmospheric and ocean sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, food science, geography, genetics, geology, mathematics, microbiology, physics, plant science, and zoology. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Agricultural science, atmospheric and ocean sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Agricultural science, atmospheric and ocean sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, food science, geography, genetics, geology, mathematics, microbiology, physics, plant science, and zoology. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks. 2. To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Agricultural science, atmospheric and ocean sciences, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, engineering, environmental science,
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 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $58,800per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | The University of Melbourne | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Geosciencestudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source