BSc (Science) - Extractive Metallurgy in Bentley Australia | Curtin University

Bachelor's degree programs equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in their chosen discipline, aligning with AQF level 7 standards for professional careers and advanced education. Students can explore their scientific interests by selecting one or more majors offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering, with options to pursue double majors throughout their studies. The program also provides extension specializations tied to each major, along with additional science specializations that require first-year prerequisite courses. Students may complement their science education with minor studies that don't have first-year prerequisites.

Extractive metallurgy professionals specialize in isolating and refining metals and other products from mined ores, requiring expertise in chemistry, environmental science, and mineralogy.

This program teaches students to design, optimize, and oversee metallurgical processing facilities that economically and sustainably convert raw materials into valuable mineral and metal products.

The curriculum covers the chemical, physical, economic, environmental, and sustainable aspects of metal extraction from ores.

Students begin their first year at Curtin Perth before potentially transferring to either Curtin Perth or Curtin Kalgoorlie for their second year. The final year is completed at Curtin Kalgoorlie, providing enhanced industry exposure and networking opportunities with potential employers.