How to apply
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- UWA Course Code: 72240
- CRICOS Code: 074965A
- 24 credit points
- 1 semester full-time, 1 year part-time
- Intake periods: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Only part time study is available for students commencing in Semester 2.
- Fees
Application Closing Dates
- Semester 1
End of December
- Semester 2
End of June
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Hydrogeology deals with the distribution, flow and interaction of groundwater with the Earth including the hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere.
Hydrogeology is an interdisciplinary area which investigates the chemical, physical, and biological interactions occurring between water, soils/rocks, the natural environment and society.
The Graduate Certificate in Hydrogeology will develop your abilities to deal with topics such as groundwater dynamics, exploration, drilling and aquifer tests, sustainable allocation of groundwater, contamination, and computer modelling.
Domestic students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place within this course.
Course outline
The Graduate Certificate in Hydrogeology (UWA Course Code: 72240) consists of four coursework units. Students may select from a variety of units chosen from:
- GEOS4401 Hydrogeological Systems
- GEOS4402 Hydrogeological Impact Assessment
- GEOS5501 Advanced Hydrogeology
- GEOS5502 Hydrogeology Industry Placement
- ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
- SCIE4401 Data use in the Natural Sciences
- SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
- SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
Further study:
- A Graduate Certificate in Hydrogeology may be articulated into a Graduate Diploma in Hydrogeology.
Admission requirements
Applicants require a relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university; or a qualification or a level of education and professional experience recognised by the Faculty as equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
English Language Competence
All applicants for UWA coursework programs must demonstrate a minimum level of English Language Competence.
Course enquiries
Science Student Office
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
- Telephone:
- +(61 8) 6488 7333
- Fax:
- +(61 8) 6488 1058
- Email:
- postgradenquiries-fnas@uwa.edu.au
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
