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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA

IN VOLCANOLOGY -

EARTH AND PLANETARY

SCIENCE PROGRAMME

(NEW)
Our exciting Diploma in Volcanology qualification is
part of the University's new Earth and Planetary
Science Programme which is offered at Bachelors,
The University of Fiji has a
Masters and PhD levels.
repertoire of modern and relevant
The Diploma in Volcanology Programme is a topical
subject for Pacific students due to the emergence of programmes for Pacific Island
active volcanoes and seismic phenomena in the region students who require in-depth
which require close study and scrutiny by Pacific
knowledge to help their countries
scientists for predictability, physical processes,
build resilience despite climate
historical eruptions, risks and risk mitigation, data
collection, handling analysis and experiential adversities and natural disasters
learning. The Programme may include field trips. and move towards the Pacific's
The Diploma consists of four post-graduate units that

renaissance as a leading region for
can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.
regeneration of our people, our
The Earth and Planetary Science Programme is
place and our planet.
offered at all levels of qualification (under-graduate
and post-graduate) and is also a first for the Pacific Admission Requirements
region. It includes study of the solar system, Contact The University of Fiji
atmospheres, planets, geology, the environment and
climate change mitigation, earth science and other Ms. Ashwin Prasad Dr. Anil Deo
relevant subjects for the 21st century scientist. ashwinp@unifiji.ac.fj anild@unifiji.ac.fj
For more information:
Both the Diploma in Volcanology and the Earth and
Planetary Science Programmes have elective options +679 6640600 or +679 9999100
to suit students' individual preferences and locations.
www.unifiji.ac.fj
The Programmes are offered in the TopHat Hyflex
Mode of teaching and learning which is a
combination of on-line and in person modes. Follow us on:

Career Options
Academics, Researchers, NGOs, Government Departments (such as Land and Mineral Resources,
Environment, Agriculture, Disaster Risk Management, and Fisheries) and Regional Organizations.

Registered with the Fiji Higher Education Commission as a University under the Higher Education Act
2008. Registration Certificate Number (RGN0020/11)

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