The emphasis is on the development, materials and chemistry of the profiles, and the formation and dispersion of natural and artificial element enrichments formed in the regolith. In second year, students combine geology with chemistry and soil science. At third year, students will take the Regolith stream plus a selection of additional geology, chemistry and environmental science units. In second year, students combine geology with chemistry, soil science and hydrology. At third year, students will take the Environmental Geochemistry stream plus a selection of additional geology, chemistry and environmental science units.
Many employers require students to complete a fourth year of study.
An Environmental Geoscience degree may potentially lead to Honours at fourth year within the Department of Geology and Geophysics, often in collaboration with other departments. The Physical Processes stream is for students interested in coastal and river systems management. The Environmental Geochemistry stream is for students interested more specifically in groundwater management or mineral exploration geochemistry. This grant will be awarded to a student who has been accepted into a course in an area concerned with environmental studies through The University of Western Australia's UWay scheme. Applicants will also be asked to write a 500 word essay.