PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Mining Engineering integrates engineering principles, earth sciences, and mining and mineral processing with content covering health, safety, management, economics, and environmental and social issues. Mining students are knowledgeable in mining, mineral processing and mine waste management.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Mining Engineering students can address challenges from building mines in remote areas or to reducing the environmental and social impact of mining operations. Here are highlights of what our Co-op students can do for your organization:
- Assist in mechanization and maintenance planning
- Conduct metallurgical studies and geotechnical assessments for surface and underground operations
- Prepare technical and economic feasibility studies, while analyzing environmental impact
STUDENT SCHEDULES
| ACADEMIC YEAR | FALL (SEPT-DEC) | WINTER (JAN-APR) | SUMMER (MAY-AUG) |
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| Year 5 | Graduation |
Co-op Work Terms
CLASS PROFILE
Availability
May, Sept, Jan
Work Terms
4 or 8 months
UBC Campus
Vancouver
Options
Mining Engineering,
Process Engineering