MS Mining Geological/Geophysical Engineering

Duration	1.5-2 Years
Level	Masters Program

University of Arizona mining and geological engineering grad students are industrious, entrepreneurial, forward-thinking individuals with a deep understanding of the need to preserve the earth’s resources and protect the environment for generations to come.
Grad students are developing extraction and processing methods, making mining safer and more efficient, converting mine waste into consumer products, and advancing technology for mining operations.
UA mining and geological engineering grad programs provide a number of high-profile research opportunities in the following focus areas:
- Geophysical sensing techniques
- Mine health and safety
- Mineral and chemical characterization
- Mineral processing, metallurgy, and extractive metallurgy
- Mine technology and automation
- Rock strength, fracturing, and excavation
- Sustainable mining and development

Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	3.0 GPA Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized University with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 based on a 4.00 scale Applicants from India must hold: 4 years of accredited bachelor, 3 year accredited bachelor + master; 3 year accredited bachelor + post-grad diploma; or 3-year bachelor by itself provided the degree is at least 120 credits Calculation of the GPA is based on the following: Twelve or more graded units obtained as a graduate student. Applicant's undergraduate record comprised of their most recent 60 graded units OR A combination of the last 60 units of undergraduate and graduate coursework (2 year, full-time equivalent for non-US or non-semester type credit hours) when fewer than twelve units of graduate coursework have been completed The background coursework we look for is 3 semesters of calculus (for some emphasis areas differential equations is required), 1-2 semesters of physics (depending on the emphasis area), statics (for some emphasis areas strength of materials and mechanics of fluids), and a basic understanding of geologic principles.
Exams	TOEFL: 79 IELTS: 7 No subject area below a 6 PTE: 60 GRE: Accepted Competitive GRE general test score, preferably in the top 85th percentile

Class 12th

No specific cutoff mentioned

Bachelors

3.0 GPA

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized University with a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 based on a 4.00 scale
Applicants from India must hold:
- 4 years of accredited bachelor,
- 3 year accredited bachelor + master;
- 3 year accredited bachelor + post-grad diploma; or
- 3-year bachelor by itself provided the degree is at least 120 credits
Calculation of the GPA is based on the following:
- Twelve or more graded units obtained as a graduate student.
- Applicant's undergraduate record comprised of their most recent 60 graded units OR
- A combination of the last 60 units of undergraduate and graduate coursework (2 year, full-time equivalent for non-US or non-semester type credit hours) when fewer than twelve units of graduate coursework have been completed
The background coursework we look for is 3 semesters of calculus (for some emphasis areas differential equations is required), 1-2 semesters of physics (depending on the emphasis area), statics (for some emphasis areas strength of materials and mechanics of fluids), and a basic understanding of geologic principles.

Exams

TOEFL: 79

IELTS: 7

PTE: 60

GRE: Accepted

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