Geoscience – Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science

    Geoscience – Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science

    Duration3 year(s)
    Geoscience – Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science

    About

    Specialise in Geoscience for your Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science at Massey

    We are all aware of the challenges facing humanity today. We must safeguard life on Earth and facilitate the crucial transition towards achieving a balance between economic prosperity and environmental stewardship.

    The Geoscience major of the Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science relates to fundamental aspects of geoscience and geospatial science, with a strong focus on natural hazards and the impacts of Earth’s changing climate.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to Massey

    All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.

    Specific requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements for the Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science (Geoscience), outside of university admission regulations.

    English language skills

    If you need help with your English language skills before you start university, see our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses.

    Can't meet the entry requirements?

    If it’s some time since you have studied mathematics at school you can find out if you have the required background by taking this maths quiz.

    Haven’t studied the right subjects at high school?

    The following pathways will get you prepared to study this qualification. If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Biology (or equivalent) take the following course first:

    If you have not studied NCEA Level 3 Chemistry (or equivalent) take the following course first:

    • 123103 Chemistry for Modern Sciences.

    These courses are available in summer school and can be taken as a Certificate in Science and Technology or Certificate of Proficiency. One 100-level course can be counted as an elective towards the Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science.

    English Program Requirements

    English Evidence Academic IELTS^: 6.0 overall and minimum 5.5 in each band
    English Evidence TOEFL iBT: Overall score 80, minimum 19 in Writing
    English Evidence Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 overall and minimum 42 in each communicative skills

    Career

    Geoscience graduates are needed in many varied positions around the world, including:

    • regional councils (land and water resources)
    • teaching, at all levels
    • consultancy
    • science in the petroleum and petrochemical industries
    • sustainable mining
    • resource management
    • hazards research
    • land rehabilitation
    • engineering geology.

    If you are interested in a research career, Massey’s Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science will allow you to choose from a wide range of specialist postgraduate qualifications throughout New Zealand and overseas.

    Fee Information

    Geoscience – Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science
    Massey University
    Massey University
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Palmerston North

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