The course provides students with core knowledge and training in theory, skills and practical application of geology. Core subjects provide a fundamental background and training in environmental earth science and geology essential to becoming a geologist. First-year electives are designed to provide a broad scientific background. In second and third years, students obtain additional knowledge and skills from other relevant disciplines. Students without the assumed knowledge must take the relevant enabling subjects within the course.
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For current course information, visit Bachelor of Geology at JCU.
Only the first year of study can be done at Cairns; the remainder of the course is completed at Townsville.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for JCU and for this course, refer to the JCU website.
Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
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Highest Rank to receive an offer
Median Rank to receive an offer
Lowest Rank to receive an offer
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.25
88.10
64.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.25
91.05
66.95
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Contact the institution for information.
Geologist in the mining and exploration industry, government agencies, consulting companies, academia.
9 Jan 2025
Regular offers will be made
3 years Full time or 6 years Part time