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Faculties of Science

Graduate Diploma in Hydrogeology

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: 72340
  • CRICOS Code: 074964B
  • 48 credit points
  • 1 year full-time, 2 years 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 Diploma in Hydrogeology will prepare you 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 Diploma in Hydrogeology (UWA Course Code:72340) consists of eight coursework units. Students must complete eight core units.

Core units:

  • 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:

Admission requirements

Applicants require a relevant bachelor's degree from this or another recognised university, or to have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Hydrogeology from this university, or an approved equivalent.

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