For some of these career options, post-graduation work experience will be required. Some careers may require additional qualifications.
| Careers |
Description |
Areas of Study |
Profiles |
| Computer science |
Develop and apply
advanced software for
prediction of material
response (including earth
deformation and evolution).
Manage major computer
systems for database management.
Access data from remote sensing
systems (including satellite images)
and ground surveys involving GPS
tracking and GIS/IT protocols. |
- Geophysics
- Geology
- Computer science
- Mathematics
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| Earthquake seismologist |
The study of earthquakes and their effects. Operating earthquake alert systems and providing scientific information to government bodies |
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| Environmental geoscientist |
Work as an
environmental officer on
mine sites and/or landfills
running environmental
monitoring programs. Work
with environmental consulting firms
measuring the quality of groundwater,
soils and sediments and mine site
rehabilitation. |
- Resource and environmental management
- Geology
- Environmental science
- Biology
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| Geochemistry - analytical laboratories |
Measure trace
element distributions
and isotope content in
rocks and minerals using a
variety of complex analytical
facilities. Applications in mining,
environmental and forensic
geoscience as well as more general
analytical facilities. |
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| Geology - mineral/Petroleum Exploration |
Employed by industry
and government bodies to
discover and develop further
mineral wealth using a wide
range of techniques such as field
mapping, rock sampling and
identification, drill core examination
and computer aided modeling. |
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| Geophysics/
Geological survey |
Work in the field
running geophysical
surveys involving gravity,
magnetics, electrical properties,
interpreting survey results,
computer programming, targeting
ore and petroleum deposits. |
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| Geotechnical engineering |
Work with construction
sites, infrastructure audits
and geohazards. Investigate
soil and rock properties on
building sites, verify construction
standards and identify risk
factors for civil engineering projects.
Locate buried utilities, pipes and
cables ahead of trenching. Identify
leaks, corrosion and risks for urban
utilities (eg. water, sewer and cable
systems). |
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| Marine geoscientist |
Work for exploration
companies and government
bodies and provide advice and
research for maritime boundary
definition, regional marine
planning, and environmental
management. Research into
relationships between geomorphology,
biophysical processes and seafloor
character. |
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Biology
- Marine biology
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| Palaeontology |
Concerned with fossils,
sediments and climate
change. Work in the field and/or
the laboratory, prospecting,
collecting, preparing and
analysing fossils. Possible
careers in petroleum industry,
research in environmental analysis;
Scientific media research, professional
writing, public lecturing or teaching. |
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| Research geology/geophysics |
Careers in university,
government, industry and
consultancies (e.g., geological
survey organisations,
international contractors,
instrumentation, and software
support groups). |
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| Stock market analyst/advisor |
Analysing the structure
and performance of mineral
companies in terms of
exploration, mining and
management. |
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
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| Technical marketing exploration/mining |
Liaise with clients and
company management
regarding mining plant
operation and exploration.
Develop an understanding of all
aspects of core quality, supply
production and usage/performance
within mining plants. |
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