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University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand

Information originally provided by the University, October 1999
Updated from the University Website, 2003

University of Canterbury, Department of Geological Sciences:

"The Department of Geological Sciences is a medium-sized Department with a complement of 23 staff (lecturers, technicians and secretarial staff). The Department runs a full teaching and research programme; currently there are 50-60 postgraduate students. The Department has a long history dating back to 1876 when Sir Julius von Haast was appointed its first Professor.

The Department offers the following degrees in Geology and Engineering Geology: B.Sc., B.Sc. Honours, M.Sc. Honours and Ph.D. in geology, and the department is unique in New Zealand in offering degrees in Engineering Geology (B.Sc. Honours, M.Sc. Honours and Ph.D.).

In addition, a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Geology) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Geology are offered."

URL:
University of Canterbury:
http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/

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02/12/03, Lyn Topinka