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BSc Honours in Engineering and Environmental Geology option Engineering Geology at University of Pretoria

University of Pretoria, South Africa

Programme overview

The Engineering Geology option covers basin analysis, mining methods, site investigation, engineering geology of South Africa, environmental management and risk assessment, rock engineering and engineering applications, with electives in environmental geochemistry, hydrogeological modelling, construction materials and rock/soil improvement.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year, full-time  |  Intake: Closing dates shown were South Africa 30/09/2024, International 30/09/2024 (an older cycle; the page has not been updated for 2027)  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Basin analysis, mining methods, site investigation, engineering geology of South Africa, rock engineering, plus electives, and a research project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc in Geology or BSc in Environmental and Engineering Geology (or equivalent), or a relevant bachelor's degree, with at least 60% average in soil mechanics, rock mechanics and engineering geology at second- and third-year level.

Intake: Closing dates shown were South Africa 30/09/2024, International 30/09/2024 (an older cycle; the page

Duration: 1 year, full-time

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