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Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Applied Geology
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Applied Geology

Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Applied Geology

  • ID:UO6400096
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

We also accept the following International qualifications:

  • International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum of 24 points.
  • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.
    • The numerical scores are normally calculated on the best three A-Level principal subjects (excluding the General Paper) taken at one sitting, or two A-Level passes with two A-Level Subsidiary passes at one sitting.
      • (i) Scores for the Advanced levels are calculated on the basis that: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1
      • (ii) Scores for the Advanced Subsidiary level results are calculated on the basis that: A = 2.5, B = 2, C = 1.5, D = 1, E = 0.5
  • Satisfactory completion of one year's study at an approved tertiary institution.

English Requirement

  • IELTS: IELTS score of 6.0 in the academic module (with no individual band below 5.5), or
  • Internet-based TOEFL: Score of 80 (writing 20)
  • The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483
  • (Please note we do not accept MyBest TOEFL scores), or
  • Paper-based TOEFL: Score of 550 (TWE 4.5)
  • The University of Otago TOEFL institution code is: 9483

Course Information

Geological resources must be extracted to create and fuel the hardware we depend on. Resource discovery and extraction, and the environmental consequences of resource production, are fundamental aspects of our civilisation. Applied Geology graduates are in high demand for their technical and managerial skills. Employment is found in organisations that deal with the extraction of metals, petroleum, coal and groundwater resources; with regulatory bodies associated with geological resources and the environmental impact of their extraction; and in agencies concerned with geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and volcanoes.

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100-level,

  • EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science

  • GEOL 112  Dynamic Earth: A New Zealand Perspective

  • One of
    MATH 151  General Mathematics
    MATH 160  Mathematics 1
    MATH 170  Mathematics 2
    COMO 101  Modelling and Computation
    STAT 110  Statistical Methods
    STAT 115  Introduction to Biostatistics, 18

200-level,

  • GEOL 251  Minerals and Rocks

  • GEOL 252  Field Studies and New Zealand Geology

  • One of GEOL 221, GEOL 261, GEOL 262, GEOL 263, GEOL 264, GEOL 265, GEOL 272, GEOL 273, GEOL 274, GEOL 275, GEOL 276

  • One of GEOL 221, GEOL 261, GEOL 262, GEOL 263, GEOL 264, GEOL 265, GEOL 272, GEOL 273, GEOL 274, GEOL 275, GEOL 276, EMAN 204, GEOG 282, GEOG 283, GEOG 284, GEOG 288, GEOG 289, GEOG 298, OCEN 201, PHSI 243, SURV 208, 18

300-level,

  • GEOL 302  Independent Field Studies  or  GEOL 304  Accelerated Independent Project

  • GEOL 344  Advanced Field Studies

  • GEOL 353  Tectonics

  • At least one of GEOL 321, GEOL 341, GEOL 361, GEOL 362, GEOL 363, GEOL 364, GEOL 365, GEOL 372, GEOL 373, GEOL 374, GEOL 375, GEOL 376, CHEM 304, GEOG 388, GEOG 389, GEOG 390, GEOG 394, GEOG 395, GEOG 398, OCEN 323, 18

  • Plus, 162 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers., 162

  • Total,  , 360

Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Applied Geology

  • Papers

  • APGE 490  Dissertation

  • GEOL 401  Current Topics and Advanced Methods in Geoscience

  • Four further 400-level GEOL papers

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Applied Geology

Papers

Either

  • GEOL 401 Current Topics and Advanced Methods in Geoscience

  • Six further 400-level GEOL papers

  • Three further approved papers at 400-level

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study

or

  • GEOL 402  Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 1

  • GEOL 403  Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 2

  • Six further 400-level GEOL papers

  • Three further approved papers at 400-level

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

After graduating with a BAppSc in Agricultural Innovation you will have the expertise to gain employment in the agricultural and food sectors, such as research and development within scientific or corporate entities; central government or rural financial service agencies; and banking, insurance and accountancy.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Overseas Student Health Cover: 700 NZD per year

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