Find out more about Graduate Certificate in Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy

Program Details

This online engineering degree prepares students to work in mineral extraction, a nuanced branch of mining and geological engineering that requires a specialized, practical skill set. Students will learn about the current methods of ore and mineral processing to efficiently harvest the metals and materials while examining both the scientific and financial sides of mineral extraction and refinement. As a result, they have a complete perspective on the challenges of geological processing. Graduates will be familiar with the impact mineral extraction and processing has on the surrounding ecosystem along with the importance of understanding and/or creating new, low-waste methods of mineral processing.

If you decide after earning this science degree online to further advance your education with a master’s degree, these credits can be transferred to the Master of Engineering in Mining and Geological Engineering.

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