Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Geology
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| 100-level | EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science One of MATH 120 Mathematics for Scientists | 18
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| 200-level | GEOL 251 Minerals and Rocks One further 200-level GEOL paper One further paper from 200-level GEOL or 200-level Geology Degree paper taught by another department | 18 18 |
| 300-level | GEOL 302 (or GEOL 304) Independent Project GEOL 344 Advanced Field Studies GEOL 353 Tectonics One further 300-level GEOL paper One further paper from 300-level GEOL or 300-level Geology Degree paper taught by another department | 18 18 18 18 18 |
126 further points (usually 7 papers); must include 36 points (usually two papers) at 200-level or above. | 126 | |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Applied Geology
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| Year | Papers | Points |
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| 100-level | EAOS 111 Earth and Ocean Science GEOL 112 Dynamic Earth: A New Zealand Perspective One of MATH 120 Mathematics for Scientists | 18 18
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| 200-level | GEOL 251 Minerals and Rocks GEOL 252 Field Studies and New Zealand Geology One further 200-level GEOL paper One further paper from 200-level GEOL or 200-level Geology Degree paper taught by another department | 18 18 18 18 |
| 300-level | GEOL 302 (or GEOL 304) Independent Project GEOL 344 Advanced Field Studies GEOL 353 Tectonics One further paper from 300-level GEOL or 300-level Geology Degree paper taught by another department | 18 18 18 18 |
162 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers | 162 | |
| Total | 360 |
Minor Subject requirements for Geology
View the Geology Minor subject requirements on the Geology subject page
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Geology
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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc) in Applied Geology
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Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Geology
- Students planning to go on to do a BSc(Hons) in geology should check the entry requirements (which consist of higher than average grades and completion of GEOL302 as an additional paper to the BSc degree).
- Geology 400-level Courses
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Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Applied Geology
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Master of Science (MSc) in Geology
An MSc is usually a two year degree with an initial “papers” year followed by a year of research. It is possible to undertake a one-year MSc by thesis alone if the student already has the equivalent of an Honours degree or PGDipSci in the same (or related) field.
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Master of Science (MSc) in Geophysics
An MSc is usually a two year degree with an initial “papers” year followed by a year of research. It is possible to undertake a one-year MSc by thesis alone if the student already has the equivalent of an Honours degree or PGDipSci in the same (or related) field.
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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Applied Geology
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Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
The Diploma for Graduates is an academically integrated course of study, designed for graduates and others with equivalent qualifications or experience, who require additional training or training in another discipline, without the necessity to undertake another full degree course; or who wish to extend their knowledge of an area of study or bring it up to date; or who wish to satisfy the requirements for a second major subject additional to the one included in the first degree.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Candidates for this degree must have qualified with the degree of Master of Science, or with the degree of Bachelor of Science with First or Second Class Honours, or with the Postgraduate Diploma in Science with Credit (i.e. at the standard of First or Second Class Honours) or, in the case of graduates of other universities, have reached a standard deemed to be equivalent to one of these qualifications. Candidates for PhD are required to pursue a course of full-time advanced study and research for at least two and a half years, or part-time work (combined perhaps with demonstrator duties) for a rather longer time period. In practice, candidates in geology seldom complete in less than three years.
