Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Mining Engineering | Mining Technology
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering at the University of Arizona provides students with specialized knowledge in mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resources, and mineral processing. Through hands-on experiences, networking opportunities, and industry collaborations, students gain practical skills and prepare for careers in the mining, construction, and sustainability sectors. The program offers extensive coursework in mine safety, technical trends, and underground mine design.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Sample Courses:
- MNE 297A: Underground Mine Safety
- MNE 396A: Technical Trends in Mineral Resource Engineering
- MNE 438: Underground Mine Design
- Coursework Location(s): Main/Tucson
- Areas of Interest: Architecture, Planning & Development, Engineering & Technology, Environment & Sustainability
- Level of Math: Substantial Knowledge
- Level of Second Language: None
Careers:
- Mining operations
- Minerals extraction
- Sustainable resources
- Construction
- Mineworker health and safety
Other:
- Students in the Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering program immerse themselves in specific areas of study, such as mine operations, geomechanics, sustainable resources and mineral processing.
- They gain work experience in the student-run San Xavier Underground Mine and network with industry leaders through the J. David Lowell Institute of Mineral Resources and national professional societies.
- Paid internships and sponsored capstone projects provide opportunities for undergraduates to work with mining and energy companies and equipment firms.
- Graduates are well prepared for fast entry into jobs around the globe.
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