The Bachelor of Technology in Exploration Geoscience has two study patterns designed to give expertise in either the interdisciplinary field of exploration geochemistry or the interdisciplinary field of exploration geophysics. Both study patterns give an extensive grounding in the related disciplines and give relevant qualifications needed for the more advanced and specialised positions in mineral exploration as well as providing professional qualifications in geology and geophysics.
Most students go on to a fourth year to complete an honours degree.
Exploration Geoscientists find employment mainly in the mineral and energy exploration fields but could also work in an environmental field where it is important to locate objects hidden beneath the surface. An academic adviser will help select the remaining units of the first year program to best accommodate your aims and interests. Second and third year programs in the Exploration Geochemistry study pattern consists of geology, geophysics and some chemistry units. In the Exploration Geophysics study pattern the second and third years consist of geophysics units with additional units in maths, physics and geology. Both have a third year unit in technology management.