Course code: #ST20
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You'll be immersed in real-world research from your first year in authentic research environments with leading QUT researchers and projects.
Earth science (also known as Geoscience) blends the traditional fields of geology, physical geography and oceanography/ hydrology.
Geology describes the rocky parts of the Earth’s crust (or lithosphere) and its development.
Physical geography, which studies the Earth’s surface, includes Geo-morphology, soil science, bio-geoscience and atmospheric science.
The marine and freshwater parts of the Earth define the fields of oceanography and hydrology.
The Earth is an amazing place, and for an Earth scientist, it offers a unique natural laboratory that covers space and time.
Earth science is a multidisciplinary science that applies chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics tools to understand earth processes, decipher its past and predict its future.
Earth scientists work to monitor changes in the Earth’s environment and suggest solutions to problems.
They study natural hazards to prevent loss of life and reduce property damage.
Earth scientists play key roles in the search for energy resources and minerals.
Climate change, earthquakes, and renewable energy are just a few issues that require knowledge of earth science.
Research is the science practice, and this course has been designed to give you access to authentic research environments.
You will use state-of-the-art research facilities from your first year in cutting-edge research contexts.
You will have opportunities to undertake embedded WIL experiences or internships throughout your studies, engaging with research groups, industry partners and translational research.
$41,600
Cost of living | 1 person | $10,344 |
Accommodation | 1 bed room | 0 |
Tuition | 1 person | $41,600 |
If you need to improve your English language score, The English language programs are designed to help you improve your English, meet the English language requirements for your desired degree program, and prepare for an IELTS test.
Program | IELTS | TOEFL | PTE | Duration/W | Outcomes |
General English (5 - 45 weeks) | - | - | - | 5 - 45 |
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English for Academic Purposes 1 Extended | 5 R5 W5 | 49 R10 W15 | 38 R38 W38 | 15 |
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English for Academic Purposes 1 Standard | 5.5 R5 W5 L4.5 S4.5
| 56 R8 W15 L8 S12 | 46 R38 W38 L32 S32 | 10 |
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English for Academic Purposes 2 Extended | 5.5 R5.5 W5.5
| 56 R14 W18 | 46 R46 W46 | 15 |
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English for Academic Purposes 2 Standard | 6 R5.5 W5.5 L5 S5
| 71 R14 W18 L10 S14 | 50 R46 W46 L38 S38 | 10 |
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IELTS Advanced | 6.5 R6 W6 L6 S6
| 79 R16 W21 L16 S18 | 58 R50 W50 L50 S50 | 10 |
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You must be a current student completing Year 12 in Australia.
You will be considered solely based on your ATAR or IB Diploma results.
Before you start this course, you must have obtained the required result for the Queensland year 12 subjects (or equivalent senior subjects) listed below within your Year 12 studies.
Assumed knowledge:
In addition to the prerequisite, one of:
Standard Foundation helps you meet the academic and English language requirements to enter the first year of your QUT Bachelor's degree.
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