Overview
Join the academic community of one of the world’s leading mining schools. We are one of a few mining schools in Canada with facilities and expertise in Mining, Mineral Processing, Rock Mechanics, Social License, Mine Economics and Environmental Sustainability. Enroll in a Master of Engineering degree at a top ranked university and in one of the most beautiful and liveable cities in the world.
Our cohort-based, professional degree is a course-based masters which allows one to specialize in one of the following areas:
- Mining Geotechnics,
- Mineral Processing,
- Mine Economics,
- Mine Waste Management,
- Mining Sustainability and the Environment.
The program attracts mining professionals from all corners of the world and creates a diverse network of mining expertise. Students benefit from the academic content as well as the international professional experience each student brings to the program. Students also have the opportunity to enhance their experience with a 4, 8 or 12 month paid work term.
Take advantage of our institute’s strong sense of community and close industrial support.
What makes the program unique?
Specially Tailored Orientation Program
Students participate in a specially tailored orientation program to provide a wide-ranging overview and introduction to Canada’s mining industry, UBC and Vancouver.
In July, prior to arrival, students start the coop orientation. Upon arrival in early August, students are engaged in an intensive orientation session at the Institute. Over the next few weeks, students also take several short courses with NBK Institute faculty members, in addition to meeting with safety representatives and UBC’s Engineering Co-op Office. Students will tour select attractions in Vancouver and visit the head offices of Vancouver-based mining companies. After learning about mine closure and acid rock drainage, students visit the BC Museum of Mining and EPCOR Britannia Mine Water Treatment Plant Discovery Centre. At the end of the orientation period, students undertake an extensive field trip to several major BC mining operations.
In early September, students are required to make a presentation and produce a report on a mine or mining company to demonstrate a solid understanding of basic mining principles. Three graduate level credits are given for the academic portion of the orientation.
From September until April, MEng students participate in academic conferences, industrial lunches and dinners and field trips. During the reading week in Term 2, MEng students undertake a major field trip to more distant Canadian mines.
Option to participate in a Paid Coop Internship
Students will have the chance to develop a well-rounded educational experience by applying classroom learning to relevant engineering work environments. Students are coached on how to refine existing strengths and develop new professional skills while developing a network of professional contacts. Students experience professional development and personal growth through the program.
Program Structure
The Master of Engineering in Mining Engineering (M.Eng.) is an intensive study program designed for professionals and engineering graduates eager to upgrade their skills in order to build a solid base for a career in the global mining industry. It includes at least 30 credits of course work with the option to complete a coop work term. The program takes up to 2 years to complete.
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