Program Overview
Backed by an unparalleled reputation for expertise and innovation in mineral extraction, mineral processing and environmental protection, the graduate program in Mining Engineering has two types of students in mind:
- Those from industry who wish to improve their workplace skills; and
- Those who wish to pursue research leading to advances in state-of-the-art or state-of-the-practice mining and mineral process engineering.
In order to best meet the needs of these two groups, the program encourages interaction between universities in North America and other countries. In many cases, this collaborative outlook leads to joint research projects and student exchanges.
In keeping with this collaborative outlook, one of the Department’s greatest strengths lies in its ties with Canada’s mining industry. Most of our students have opportunities for industry employment and participation in research activity at working mines. This hands-on approach helps our students develop practical skills and gain exposure to valuable case histories. Also, many of our faculty members are active within industry through consulting activities and involvement in professional societies relating to mining. The end result is an innovative, industry-responsive and internationally recognized graduate program of the highest caliber.
Degrees Offered:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Admission Requirements
- A master’s degree (or equivalent) with clear evidence of research ability or potential.
- A bachelor’s degree with one year of study in a master’s program with 12 credits of first-class average, of which, normally, 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing. Students must also provide clear evidence of research ability or potential. Transfer into a doctoral program is normally accomplished after the first year of study at the master’s level and will not be permitted after completion of the second year.
- In exceptional cases, applicants who hold an honours bachelor’s degree with an overall first-class average and who demonstrate advanced research ability may be granted direct admission to a doctoral degree program on recommendation of the admitting Graduate Program and approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Students entering directly from a bachelor’s degree must, during the first year of study complete 12 credits with a first-class average of which at least 9 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 9 credits must be of first-class standing to maintain registration as a doctoral student.
Program Requirements
Coursework is selected in consultation with the student’s supervisory committee. All doctoral students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination. The major requirement for the Ph.D. is completion of a research thesis which meets the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements.
Master of Applied Science (MASc.)
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) or higher degree in engineering.
Program Requirements
The MASc degree requires 30 credits, consisting of 18 credits of course work and a 12-credit thesis. Students must select courses in the Faculty of Science or Applied Science, keeping in mind that they are limited six credits of undergraduate courses.
Master of Engineering (MEng)
Admission Requirements
Typically admission requires a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) or higher degree in engineering.
Program Requirements
The MEng degree requires 30 credits, consisting of 24 credits of course work and a 6-credit project. Students must select courses in the Faculty of Science or Applied Science, keeping in mind that they are limited six credits of undergraduate courses. Courses may be selected according to student interest, with advice from the program advisor. Visit http://www.mining.ubc.ca/MEng.html for more information.
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