Duration

Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2016

Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

8

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in geological science, geological engineering or related field, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above; or 5 years of work experience in the same discipline.

Additional application information

  • Courses are offered by short intensive modules, application exercises, and project.
  • Some courses may incur additional costs (e.g. field trips).
  • In certain plans, courses are offered in web-based delivery mode, enabling international students to take the courses in their home countries.
  • Students may need hardware/software required for access to internet.
  • Some courses are offered only once each year, or in some years not at all. Students should enquire about the availability of courses early in the application process, and well before committing to travel to Brisbane.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

School of Earth Sciences

Email: student.admin@earth.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 2371

Web:

Duration

Half Year full-time

Commencing 2016

Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

8

Faculty

Science

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in geological science, geological engineering or related field, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above; or 5 years of work experience in the same discipline.

CRICOS Code: 029215B

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

AQF level

AQF level 8

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Closing Date

Apply Online

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources?

This program enables graduates to obtain an advanced knowledge in specialist plans related to the minerals industry. Students gain analytical skills that enable critical assessment of alternative solutions to complex industry problems. Graduates are equipped with an understanding of particular sections of the industry, and focus on investigating and resolving design and operational problems in a safe and efficient manner. The program provides professional postgraduate education in areas that impact directly upon the efficient technical, scientific and commercial management of the minerals industry.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Study options

Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in geological science, geological engineering or related field, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above; or 5 years of work experience in the same discipline.

Additional application information

  • Courses are offered by short intensive modules, application exercises, and project.
  • Some courses may incur additional costs (e.g. field trips).
  • In certain plans, courses are offered in web-based delivery mode, enabling international students to take the courses in their home countries.
  • Students may need hardware/software required for access to internet.
  • Some courses are offered only once each year, or in some years not at all. Students should enquire about the availability of courses early in the application process, and well before committing to travel to Brisbane.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree in geological science, geological engineering or related field, with UQ or equivalent GPA of 4.5 or above; or 5 years of work experience in the same discipline.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 029215B

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.

Apply Online

Closing date

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources

Careers

The MMinRes program encompasses the range of mineral and petroleum exploration activities. Industry recognises the need for resource exploration and development professionals to keep up with modern developments in the science. Each subject area is coordinated by a principal supervisor with an applied research background, but also involves industry associates. Candidates can follow either a broad stream entirely within the scheduled subjects or may follow specialist streams of geophysics or geochemistry to enhance employment opportunities.

Professional memberships

Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:

  • Australian Institute of Geoscientists
  • Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
  • Geological Society of Australia
  • Society of Exploration Geophysicists

Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Mineral Resources, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCMinRes List comprising:

  • #2 from Part A: and
  • #6 from any combination of Part A and Part B
Refer to GCMinRes rules for further information. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Award Rules.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: