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Home / Graduate Programs / On-Campus Graduate Degrees

On-Campus Graduate Degrees

Tailor an MS or PhD to Your Interests; Earn a Specialized Certificate

Pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in mining, geological and geophysical engineering geared to your particular interests within the department’s research focus areas. Obtain graduate certificates in mining occupational safety and health, mineral processing and extractive metallurgy, mine production and info tech, or rock mechanics. 

Follow links on this page to the UA Graduate College. Additionally, the MGE Graduate Student Handbook expands on program requirements and expectations.

MGE Grad Handbook (PDF)

 

Looking to enhance your real-world skills in a flexible curriculum? Check out options for online graduate programs in mining and geological engineering at the University of Arizona.

Doctor of Philosophy

In-Depth Research in Your Chosen Field

  • Prepare for a high-powered career in industry or academia.
  • Become proficient in advanced field, lab and computer techniques.
  • Make original research contributions to mining and metallurgy.
  • Develop technologies – from sensor networks to fracture modeling and bio-mining.

PhD Requirements

PhD-MGE

Master of Science in Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering

Ideal Entry Point to PhD Program

  • Do research in your chosen field.
  • Work with minerals industry experts developing lab and field techniques.
  • Become acquainted with the latest technologies in mining.
  • Explore career options in academia and industry.

MS Requirements

MS-MGE

Master of Engineering in Mining, Geological and Geophysical Engineering

Build a Program That Suits Your Goals

  • Tailor the curriculum to your needs.
  • Explore the business, scientific, economic and technical sides of mining.
  • Engage in faculty-directed research of your choice.
  • Check out the accelerated option for UA undergraduates.

ME Requirements

ME-MGE

ME-MGE AMP

Graduate Certificates

Curricula Shaped by Industry Leaders

  • Gain technical knowledge in mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
  • Expand skills in mine production, rock mechanics and mine safety.
  • Apply credits to subsequent graduate degrees.

Certificate Requirements

Mining Occupational Safety and Health

Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

Mine Production and Information Technology

Rock Mechanics

Courses

Visit the UA Catalog or download the MGE Graduate Student Handbook (PDF) for course descriptions.

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