Master of Science in Earth Sciences

Our research ranges from the solid Earth to the fluid Earth and the processes that operate at the interface of these regions.
You'll be able to narrow your focus, choosing between the Geology and Atmospheric Science streams, and drilling down (or up) even further.The course is designed with flexibility in mind. Choose your own path by selecting from a wide range of core and elective subjects.
Whichever subjects you choose, you’ll have access to the best academic expertise from across the region, thanks to our collaborations with other Australian universities.

Career outcomes
Our graduates go on to work as geologists, geoscientists, energy specialists, environmental scientists and advisors, research scientists, geological surveyors, climatologists and weather forecasters.

To be considered for entry, you must have completed an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline (agricultural science, climate and weather, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, engineering, environmental science, food science, genetics, geography, geology, mathematics, microbiology, physics, plant science or zoology), with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent in the best 50 points in appropriate discipline studies at third year.

IELTS total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.
TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening.
TOEFL (paper-based): total score of at least 577 with a score of 4.5 in the Test of Written English.