MONASH GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

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WHAT IS GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING?

It connects geology to numerous forms of engineering that include mining, oil and gas, civil, tunnelling and renewable (e.g. hydro-power and geothermal energy).

The Bachelor of Geological Engineering (Honours) provides graduates with a versatile set of skills that are applicable to a wide range of contemporary rock and soil excavation problems.

Geological engineers require the application of mathematics, physics, physical science, computer aided modelling, and environmental management to be able to manage the safe and economic design and implementation of excavations in the mining and civil engineering industries.

Geological engineering is an interdisciplinary field, in which principles of geoscience are used to solve engineering and environmental problems.

INNOVATIVE RESOURCES PEOPLE FOR TOMORROW’S WORLD.

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To provide this practical knowledge we draw heavily upon our industry education partners to deliver the current state-of-the-art knowledge and technology straight from industry. This ensures our course is dynamic and always relevant.

Geological engineering is a specialisation within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours). After completing the common first year, geological engineering students enter a level two that offers a range of units common to all four resources specialisations – geological, mining, oil and gas, and renewable engineering.

This structure provides students with the flexibility to easily transfer between each of the four resources specialisations up until the end of their second year. Units in third and fourth levels provide targeted study in geological engineering.

GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING AT MONASH

Studying geological engineering at Monash focuses on practical solutions to industry problems to ensure our students are job ready.

SPECIALISED SUBJECTS STUDENTS COMPLETE ■■ Natural resources engineering

■■ Project, risk and safety management

■■ Resource estimation

■■ Surface mining

■■ Underground mining

■■ Rock mechanics

■■ Advanced rock mechanics

■■ Unconventional resources

■■ Numerical modelling

■■ The deep earth

■■ Ore deposit geology

■■ Geothermal energy.

SCHOLARSHIPS For scholarships information visit monash.edu/study/scholarships

INDUSTRY LINKS Students benefit from strong industry links through seminars, industry projects and summer work opportunities.

Chances are, if you have answered yes to any of these questions, geological engineering may be an enjoyable career path for you.

Monash geological engineers are the only geological engineering graduates in Australia. They have specialised geotechnical expertise that is focused on practical applications for the mining, oil and gas, tunnelling and renewable energy industries. The course is led by industry renowned experts.

WHERE DO GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERS WORK? Geological engineers work in both the resources and civil engineering industries to provide efficient and safe excavation designs.

The skill set of a geological engineer provides opportunities on both a national and global scale to contribute to high profile tunnelling, mining and energy projects.

AS A GEOLOGICAL ENGINEER YOU WILL HAVE A DIVERSE RANGE OF POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS THAT INCLUDE:■■ tunnelling engineer

■■ mine geotechnical engineer

■■ geotechnical specialist

■■ numerical modeller

■■ rock mechanics engineer

■■ reservoir engineer

■■ ground support engineer

■■ foundation engineer

■■ construction manager

■■ design engineer.

WHY STUDY GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING?Do you like solving problems? Do you have a commitment to technical excellence? Have you got an interest in the natural environment around you?

COURSE DETAILSLocation: Clayton

Indicative ATAR: 90+

Indicative IB Score: 33+

Duration: 4 years

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Geological Engineering (Honours)

VCE prerequisites (units 3 and 4)

30 English (EAL)

or

25 English other than EAL

+25Maths: Mathematical Methods (any) +

25Chemistry

or

Physics

International baccalaureate subject prerequisites

4English SL or

3 English HL or

5 English B SL or

4 English B HL

4 Mathematics SL or

3 Mathematics HL or

3 Further Mathematics HL

4Chemistry SL or

3 Chemistry HL or

4 Physics SL or

3 Physics HL

HOW TO APPLY

Domestic (Australian) and onshore international students

If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or you are an international student studying an Australian Year 12 or IB in Australia or New Zealand, apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC).

Visit vtac.edu.au for more information.

International students

International students should apply directly to Monash University and must have completed an equivalent qualification to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the prerequisite subjects or equivalent.

For more information visit monash.edu/study/international

For more information

Phone: +61 3 9905 4971

Email: irene.sgouras@monash.edu

Web: eng.monash.edu/civil/resources-eng

LEVEL

1 The first level of the course has units common across engineering disciplines. At the end of the first year, you can apply to specialise in geological engineering.

2 Increases the engineering content with a mixture of core engineering units, mathematics and resources units to begin to integrate the content gained from other units.

3 You’ll be introduced to more focused geological engineering units, such as Advanced rock mechanics, Ore deposit geology, and Geothermal energy.

4You will continue your geological specialisation. Your level four study provides high level applications for earlier studies through design and research projects, complemented by advanced technical electives and interdisciplinary units.

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