About Mineral Science (BSc)
Extractive metallurgists are expected to understand the fundamental science of mineral extraction processes, yet operate in an engineering environment, working with engineers in the design, commissioning and operation of metallurgical plants. The Bachelor of Science in Mineral Science provides training in the core areas of extractive metallurgy — mineral processing, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and process mineralogy. Units in process control and instrumentation, financial management and process economics, and environmental and operational management, bridge the science and engineering disciplines.
What can I do with my Extractive Metallurgy (Mineral Science) degree?
Graduates can pursue employment in mineral processing and metal extraction plants throughout Australia and overseas. If you so chose, after completion of the Bachelor of Science you can apply to go onto the Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering, which may be awarded after a further year of study.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Mineral Science are eligible for professional membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
How to apply
Our entry requirements tool will help you find the most appropriate and quickest pathways to admission. The tool will take you through a couple of steps to help identify the best pathways for you based on your situation. Once you have chosen the most suitable pathway you will also be provided you with information on how to apply based on the criteria you are using for admission.
Domestic student applications:
All undergrad applications for Semester 1 2009 need to be submitted through TISC. If you would like to apply for this course you can now:
- Get your TISC help kit containing your course info, handy hints and advice to help make the application process even easier.
- Get advice on how to structure your TISC preferences to give yourself the best chance of getting into the course of your dreams.
- If you have any questions, please call Prospective Students' and Admissions Centre on 1300 687 3624 or email us at admissions@murdoch.edu.au.
International student applications:
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Course Details
| Important information |
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| Length of course |
3 years full time internal study or part equivalent
Available fully externally
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| International fee information |
$19,500 indicative annual fee |
| Location |
South Street |
| Murdoch course code |
B1044 |
| TISC code |
MUNNC |
| 2008 cut off score |
73.95 |
| STAT score |
>145 |
| Information on course units |
Link to handbook entry |
Recommended TEE subjects:
We don’t have prerequisite subjects for any of our courses as we are a strong promoter of a well rounded education. However, remember that you will need to demonstrate competence in English, normally through passing either English or English Literature or by getting a sufficiently high score in ESL.
Course structure:
Year 1
Foundation Unit
All new first year students take a Foundation Unit. These are designed so you have some idea what’s going on, because, let’s face it, you’ve never been to uni before!
Core Units
You must take these units for a particular major to gain a specialisation in this area.
- Chemistry for Physical Sciences
- Calculus and Matrix Algebra
- Geological Processes
- Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy
- Principles of Physics
General Electives
You must take these units to have enough units to graduate. General Electives give you the flexibility to learn from a variety of different areas.
Suggested double majors:
To take a double major, students simply take the core units from another major in place of their general elective units. Further details on double majors are available in the Prospectus. Some recommended double majors are:
- Chemistry;
- Environmental Science;
- Environmental Restoration.
There are no career options available for Mineral Science as yet.
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