Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Geoscience) B.Sc (PG)

2009

Program Outline

Geoscience is at the heart of all modern natural resource industries, not only in their exploration phase, but also in their development and management practices. This program provides students with a coherent understanding of the areas of science that relate to the Earth’s petroleum resources including their nature, origin, distribution, discovery and exploitation. Students gain the ability to communicate with a diverse array of people and will have an understanding of the geological and technological complexity of the petroleum systems with which they are working. 

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 79.65 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent (48 units) university study. You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Applicants who have studied Mathematics 1 and either Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. Applicants who have studied Mathematics 1 and either Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You are ranked on the basis of your best GPA. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Applicants who have studied Mathematics 1 and either Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Additional entry requirements:	Note: applicants who have studied Mathematics 1 and either Physics 1 or Chemistry 1 at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a credit grade average for these courses.
Prerequisites:	SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies and either Physics or Chemistry IB: Mathematics (SL grade 5/HL grade 3) and either Physics or Chemistry (SL grade 5/HL grade 4)
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324321 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 80
Prerequisites:	Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $22,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only. Level I
Semester 1 (core courses) GEOLOGY 1103: Earth Systems Plus one of the following MATHS 1011: Mathematics IA MATHS 1013: Mathematics IMA together with passes in additional Level I courses to the value of 6 units selected in accordance with Academic Program Rules 5.2, 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 for the degree of Bachelor of Science, which must include at least one of the following: CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA  CHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry IA PHYSICS 1008: Physics Principles & Applications I PHYSICS 1100: Physics IA PHYSICS 1101: Physics for the Life & Earth Sciences IA Semester 2 (core courses) GEOLOGY 1100: Earth’s Interior I Plus one of the following MATHS 1011: Mathematics IA MATHS 1012: Mathematics IB together with passes in additional Level I courses to the value of 6 units selected in accordance with Academic Program Rules 5.2, 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 for the degree of Bachelor of Science, which must include at least one of the following: CHEM 1201: Foundations of Chemistry IB CHEM 1200: Chemistry IB PHYSICS 1201: Physics for the Life & Earth Sciences IB PHYSICS 1200: Physics IB
Level II
Semester 1 (core courses) GEOLOGY 2501: Structural Geology II GEOLOGY 2500: Sedimentary Geology II PETROENG 2010: Drilling Engineering Semester 2 (core courses) GEOLOGY 2502: Igneous & Metamorphic Geology II GEOLOGY 2503: Landscape Processes and Environments II PETROENG 2009: Formation Evolution, Petrophysics & Rock Properties PETROENG 1006: Introduction Petroleum Engineering together with passes in additional Level II courses to the value of at least 3 units, chosen from: Summer Semester  MATHS 1012: Mathematics IB (or equiv) Semester 1 CHEM 2510: Chemistry IIA CHEM 3530: Environmental & Analytical Chemistry II MATHS 2102: Differential Equations PETROENG 1005: Introduction to the Petroleum Industry & Petroleum Geoscience
Level III
Semester I (core courses) GEOLOGY 3013 Tectonics III GEOLOGY 3017 Petroleum Exploration III GEOLOGY 3020 Reservoir Geoscience Project PETROENG 3005 Reservoir Characterisation & Modelling Semester 2 (core courses) GEOLOGY 3019 Field Geoscience Program III SOIL&WAT 3010 Remote Sensing together with additional Level III courses to the value of 6 units, chosen from: GEOLOGY 3008 Geophysics III GEOLOGY 3014 Environmental Geoscience Applications III GEOLOGY 3018 Mineral Exploration III PETROENG 3019 Structural Geology & Seismic Methods

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the Australian School of Petroleum Honours program enter a wide range of professional careers in petroleum exploration, resource management, environmental geology & fundamental research.

They are highly sought after by Industry & Government agencies, with starting salaries commonly exceeding $50,000.

Potential careers

Environmental Geology, Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Exploration, Research Scientist, Resource Management, Resource Manager, Natural Resource Manager

Useful Links

• BSc Petroleum Geoscience brochure
• Australian School of Petroleum
  

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences Undergraduate Program Rules