Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications. The course provides a knowledge and understanding of core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. It is designed for non-metallurgy scientists or engineers who wish to pursue a career in the minerals industry as an extractive metallurgist.
Designed for
Graduates who wish to enhance their specialist metallurgical knowledge to improve their career prospects in the minerals industry
Structure
Credit Points: 200
Subjects
- PRRE5000 Essentials of Materials Engineering
- PRRE5012 Mineral Processing
- MINE5008 Responsible Mining
- PRRE5002 Pyrometallurgy Techniques
- CHEN5041 Process Instrumentation and Control
- PRRE6014 Advanced Mineral Processing Techniques
- PRRE5005 Hydrometallurgy Techniques
- PRRE5001 Process Mineralogy Techniques
Standard entry requirements
Specifically, applicants require an Australian recognised bachelor degree in an engineering or science discipline, excluding extractive metallurgy or equivalent qualifications. Applicants with sufficient work or other relevant experience may be eligible, either through a not-for-degree pathway or direct entry.
Study pathways
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Kalgoorlie | Domestic: $30,122 International: $42,472 | Yes |
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