Bachelor of Applied Science (Metallurgy)

Assessment (Internat.) 

Assignments, group work, exams.
 
Outline 

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Metallurgy) is a 3 year full-time course founded on some common units of studies from both science and engineering programs. All programs are vocationally oriented with a sound practical and theoretical foundation.
The exciting and new Metallurgy program uses sophisticated, modern technologies to teach various components of mining, metals and mineral technology. Metallurgists extract and refine valuable minerals and metals from raw ores, as well as protect and restore the environment.
A recent $2.1 Million alliance with Xstrata Zinc aims to strengthen the link between industry and earth science education and research. Xstrata Zinc will provide scholarships and have agreed to support UB students with fieldwork placements at their Mt Isa operations.

Career Opportunities 

The Metallurgy program is an example of true regional collaboration. This has produced a program that will supply graduates in high demand by the nation’s mining industry, which exports in excess of $25 billion of metal and mineral products. Other employment opportunities are with equipment and chemical suppliers, investment banks and stockbrokers, and in research and development.
 
RPL and Credit Transfer 

International students wishing to apply for RPL and Credit Transfer are required to provide syllabus of previous study undertaken at time of applying for course. Not all courses offer RPL and Credit Transfer. Contact the International Student Programs office at international@ballarat.edu.au
 
Objectives 

The course aims to produce graduates knowledgeable about the processes and economics of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. The graduates will be skilled in the techniques necessary for mineral deposit evaluation to extract valuable minerals and metals, mineralogy, process operation and plant testing. In addition, a sound appreciation of the geological interpretation, mining methods and environmental issues surrounding mineral operations will be gained.
 
Requirements 

Four 15 CP units per teaching period for 3 years.