Program requirements

The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
  • Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units

SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science 

 

 

STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ]

SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research

Prerequisite course for specialisation - complete 2 units
Refer to Semester 2 for prerequisite course for specialisation. GEOM1000 Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies
Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units
ERTH1000 Planet Earth: The Big PictureRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation.
Elective courses - choose 6 units

4 units from program electives or general electives. Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Recommended course:

GEOS11002 Environmental & Society

2 units from program electives or general electives. Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Recommended course:

MARS1001 Living Oceans

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Year 2

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Elective courses for specialisation - choose 6 units
ERTH2003 Sedimentology & Ancient EnvironmentsERTH2002 Paleobiology
ERTH2005 Earth MaterialsERTH2004 Structural & Metamorphic Geology
ERTH2050 Field GeologyERTH2006 Magmas & Deformed Rocks
ERTH2110 Tectonics of Active Plate Boundaries 
Elective courses - choose 10 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Elective courses for specialisation - choose 8 units
ERTH3001 Ore Deposits & Exploration GeologyERTH3002 Global Field Experience
ERTH3100 Sedimentary Basin ArchitectureERTH3050 Field Geology: Mapping in the Outback
ERTH3104 Tectonics & Crustal EvolutionERTH3212 Coral Reefs: Past, Present & Future
ERTH3110 Marine GeoscienceERTH3222 Environmental Geochemistry
ERTH3205 Geochemistry & GeochronologyERTH3250 Hydrogeology
Elective courses - choose 8 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 4 - Honours

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Honours compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units
GEOS60011 Research DesignRefer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation.
Honours elective courses for specialisation - Choose 14 units
ERTH65012 Honours Research Thesis (12 units)ERTH65023 Honours Research Thesis (12 units)
ERTH65032 Honours Research Thesis (12 units)ERTH65043 Honours Research Thesis (12 units)
ERTH65052 Honours Research Thesis  (12 units)ERTH65063 Honours Research Thesis (12 units)
ERTH65074 Honours Research Thesis  (12 units)and 2 units from other courses at level 3 or higher approved by the head of school.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2. 
  2. Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
  3. Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
  4. Code for part-time students completing the course over multiple semesters.