The Professional Master of Engineering Geology (PMEG) is the only programme of its kind in Australasia. Engineering Geology is a multidisciplinary area applying geological sciences to engineering work, identifying and mitigating geological hazards, and aspects of land-use planning. The PMEG is strongly applied and concentrates on professional training for practitioners, delivered in a 12-month format. The PMEG is made up of 180 points of courses and a dissertation. Each course will incorporate a taught component (including field work) and online material. The programme comprises of compulsory courses (or other approved courses) taught over two semesters, plus a four-month dissertation.

Every student shall have either: a Bachelor of Science majoring in Geology or Earth Sciences; or a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours majoring in Civil, Environmental, or Natural Resources Engineering; or been admitted Ad Eundem Statum (with equivalent standing) with another suitable qualification; or recognition of prior learning/work experience as assessed by the Programme Director. In addition they will: have been approved by the Academic Dean of Science; and have 15 points of MATH 100-level courses and 15 points from STAT 100-level courses. This requirement may be waived by the Head of Department if the student can demonstrate an existing level of ability in mathematics and/or statistics. English language requirements: IELTS Academic: an average score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking TOEFL iBT: total minimum score of 90, minimum score of 19 in reading, writing and listening. TOEFL PBT: with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5 Pearson Test of English (Academic): with an overall score of 58 and no PTE communicative skills score below 50