MSci Resource and Exploration Geology
University of Exeter
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OverviewAn advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle important global challenges, especially the supply of critical raw materials and resourcesMSci Resource and Exploration Geology focusses on our understanding of the Earth, its processes, systems and natural resourcesStudy in Cornwall and benefit from spectacular, world-class geology, and major mineral and geothermal exploration programmes on your doorstepGain technical experience through over 60 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory ...Read more

Overview

  • An advanced course designed to prepare you to tackle important global challenges, especially the supply of critical raw materials and resources
  • MSci Resource and Exploration Geology focusses on our understanding of the Earth, its processes, systems and natural resources
  • Study in Cornwall and benefit from spectacular, world-class geology, and major mineral and geothermal exploration programmes on your doorstep
  • Gain technical experience through over 60 days of fieldwork as well as laboratory classes, opportunities for an industry placement, and an independent research project
  • Taught at Exeters Penryn campus by Camborne School of Mines. This combined geoscience and mining department has an international reputation for research-inspired teaching and excellent graduate prospects

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58/101
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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.

Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.

Grade B in Geology OR Grade B in two other Science subjects required.

24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits in an acceptable Geology subject or 24 L3 credits at Merit Grade or above in another two Science Subjects (please contact us for further guidance on our equivalencies and specific module requirements). Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

BTEC Extended Diploma (2016)Applicants studying one of the following new BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without GCE AL requirements: Applied Science, Engineering

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£9,535 per year

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£30,900 per year

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£30,900 per year

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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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