• The Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering is a 1-year program at the University of British Columbia(UBC).
  • This program consists of both coursework and thesis.
  • The MASc degree requires 30 credits, consisting of 18 credits of course work and a 12-credit thesis.
  • Students can specialize in any of the following areas:

    • Social issues in mining

    • Mining engineering

    • Mineral processing

    • Mining and the environment

    • Rock mechanics

    • Mine Economics, Safety, Corporate Social Responsibility, etc.

  • Students have opportunities for interdisciplinary work on social, economic as well as engineering research.
  • Vancouver is a centre for Mining Activity in Canada with its abundance of junior mining companies, finance for mining companies, and law for mining companies.
  • The graduate program in Mining Engineering has two types of students in mind:
    • Those from the industry who wish to improve their workplace skills; and
    • Those who wish to pursue research leading to advances in state-of-the-art or state-of-the-practice mining and mineral process engineering. 
  • The number of students enrolled in this program is 45 to 49.
  • The Student to Faculty Ratio is 18:1 which resolves the interaction Problem.
  • This program prepares students for employment directly after completing the degree or to pursue further studies in a Ph.D program.
  • The University of British Columbia ranked as the 45th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings.