Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mineral Resource Engineering: Fees & Entry Requirements at Dalhousie University, Canada

Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mineral Resource Engineering
Dalhousie University

Canada

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About this course

What will I learn?

Mineral Resource Engineering concentrates on the technical environmental and economic aspects of the extraction and processing of the earths mineral resources. It has a strong industrial and research interest in underground and surface mining for coal oil shales metals gold and industrial minerals and in mineral processing. Studies in reservoir engineering offshore drilling and production of oil and gas complement the program. Mineral Resource Engineering prepares engineers for a career in advanced mine design and planning rock mechanics ground control processing techniques and drilling engineering. The Master of Applied Science (MASc) degree is generally more appropriate for students interested in pursuing a career in research and development. The program of study consists of four courses a seminar and a research thesis. The thesis results must be summarized and defended in an oral presentation. In most cases full-time students complete all the requirements for a Masters degree in 16 to 24 months.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,630.00 (11,29,844) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,630.00 (11,29,844) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

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Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must haveFour-year Bachelors degreeMinimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of studyDegree granted by university of recognized standing

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Dalhousie combines meaningful teaching and innovative research to create a sense of social responsibility that inspires students to make a difference.

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