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 Mining Engineering
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SchoolQueen's University
LocationKingston, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 20,069
Full-time Graduate: 3,912
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length3 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*80% to 100%
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Physics 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Data Management  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
Prerequisites NotesAdmission requirements are as follows: English 4U with a minimum grade of 70%, Calculus and Vectors 4U, Chemistry 4U, Physics 4U, plus one of Advanced Functions 4U, Biology 4U, Data Management 4U, Computer Science 4U, Earth and Space Science 4U.
Cost
International: $61,487
Scholarships2 scholarship(s)
DescriptionTraditionally, mining has been one of the broadest engineering fields. A mining engineer is required to be familiar with all of aspects of work involved in the operation of a mining project from the initial discovery stage to the marketing of a final product. For this reason, mining students receive some basic training in each of the major engineering fields.


Courses include Rock Mechanics, Drilling and Blasting, Mineral Processing, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sustainability, Mineral Economics and Mine Design (Open Pit and Underground).

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