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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Extractive Metallurgy

Course code: #B-SCNCE

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science - Extractive Metallurgy

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $36,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    061600D

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-July 07-July-2022 2022-07-07
Fall-February 09-February-2023 2023-02-09
Winter-July 06-July-2023 2023-07-06
Fall-February 08-February-2024 2024-02-08

Overview

Bachelor of Science - Extractive Metallurgy

Extractive metallurgists extract and purify metals and other products from ores obtained through mining operations. 

They have a strong understanding of chemistry, environmental science and mineralogy.

In this course, you will learn to develop, optimize and manage the operation of metallurgical processing plants in an economical and environmentally responsible way. 

These plants transform low-value raw materials into useful, high-value mineral and metal products.

You’ll cover the chemical, physical, economic, environmental and sustainable principles and practices for extracting metals from ores.

Your first year of study will be at the main campus, Curtin Perth. You will complete your second year at Curtin Perth or Curtin Kalgoorlie

Your final year will be at Curtin Kalgoorlie, which can help maximize your exposure to the industry and potential future employers.

This major sits within the Bachelor of Science (Science) degree.

Curtin has well-equipped laboratories for hands-on training, excellent vacation work opportunities and graduates employment programs.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,300

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $5,700
Tuition 1 person $36,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport
  • English Language Proficiency Evidence
  • Visa Documents (if applicable)
  • Academic Transcript
  • CV/Resume (Not applicable for SLIIT - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - applicants)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
13
listening
28
writing
18
speaking
13
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Curtin English offers three pathways to improve your language proficiency to meet the English pre-requisites for entry to university or Curtin College.

Name of ProgramEntry requirementsDisciplineDurationPathway
General English

IELTS: From 3.0

PTE: From 25

TOEFL: From 25

General English 120 weeksGeneral English 2
General English 220 weeksGateway English
Gateway English

IELTS: From 5.0

PTE: From 36

TOEFL: From 40

-6-24 weeks

Curtin College  

English Language Bridging

English Language Bridging

IELTS: From 5.5

PTE: From 42

TOEFL: From 52

-2-17 weeks

undergraduate or 

postgraduate course


Academic background and requirement

Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent)

Essential course prerequisites

Mathematics and chemistry or physics.

India:

  • Indian School Certificate (ISC): 60% from the best four subjects and at least 60% in English or separate evidence of English competence
  • All India Senior School Certificate/ Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination: 60% in the best four subjects and at least 60% in English or separate evidence of English competence
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate: 65% in the best five subjects

China:

  • Gao Kao: 67% of the overall maximum score, or a grade of 322/480,402/600, 503/750, 543/810 or 603/900

OR 

  • Successful completion of the first year of a four or five-year Bachelor's degree at a recognised University or authorised degree-granting institution, separate evidence of English competence is required.

Iran:

  • Successful completion of the first year of a four-year Bachelor's degree at a Section 1 Higher Education institution listed on AEI CEP, separate evidence of English competence is required.

Career opportunities

  • Metallurgist
  • Plant Metallurgist
  • Process Metallurgist
  • Processing Consultant

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