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Master's Degree in

Mining Engineering

Do you want to transform the world into a more sustainable society?
Come and learn a profession with a great future!

Preinscripció OBERTA

The aim of this master’s degree is to produce engineers specialised in research on mineral and energy resources and their environmentally and economically sustainable exploitation.

Possibility to pursue a double degree, Master's Degree in Mining Engineering + Master's Degree in Geothecnical Engineering, in 2 years.

You will receive a broad education that covers the following professional areas in depth (he tret la part que deia sobre espanya, ja que pot crear confusions):

Energy

Management of energy resources.
Carbon capture and storage.

Mining engineering

Exploration, assessment and modelling of geological resources and mineral and thermal waters.
Design, modelling, planning and management of mining activities.
Blasting planning and modelling. Use of JK Simblast software. Demolitions. Pyrotechnics. Manufacture, transport, storage, handling and use of explosives.
Design of mineral treatment, recovery and recycling plants.
Application of Vulcan software in all of the stages of mining activity, including underground and open-pit activity.

Environmental, spatial and civil engineering

Underground spatial management using geographic information systems. Use of ArcGIS software.
Environmental project assessment and management.
Restoration of degraded spaces.
Water and soil treatment.
Waste management and recycling.
Blasting planning and modelling applied to civil works.
Geotècnia aplicada a l'obra civil. Use of Rocscience software
Design and execution of underground tunnels and spaces.

Professional opportunities

The master’s degree will enable you to acquire the skills and competencies you need to start a career in the following fields:

Design, modelling, planning and management of mining activities.
Exploration, investigation and assessment of mineral deposits.
Geotechnical and hydrogeological studies.
Water use and management.
Blasting and demolitions.
Underground spatial management.
Rock boring and drilling.
Design and management of mineral treatment and recycling plants.
Waste management and restoration of degraded spaces.
Cement, natural stone and industrial mineral industries.
Tunnels and underground works.
Extraction, generation, transport, distribution and storage of energy resources.
Environmental studies, work safety, organisation and quality control in the mining and civil works sectors.

Entrance requirements

Direct admission from the bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering.
Admission from any specialisation of the Diploma in Mining Engineering (taking 30 credits in bridging courses).
Admission from any degree in Civil Engineering (taking 30 credits in bridging courses).
Admission from the bachelor’s degree (and degree) in Geological Engineering (taking 42 credits in bridging courses).

FAQs

QUESTION 1: What are the time tables?

The Master is held in afternoon sessions. Favoring that students carry out internships in the morning, while they are studying.

QUESTION 2: Can students enrol less subjects?

Yes. There is the possibility of doing less subjects for semester, self-paced.

QUESTION 3: Are there validations of subjects for students from other Master's degree programs?

It is possible, but each case must be studied in particular.

Curriculum

	Subjects	ECTS credits
1Q	Economics of Mining Companies	5
	Mining Machinery	5
	Geological Resource Modelling and Assessment	5
	Mineral Processing Modelling	5
	Geological and Energy Resource Management	5
	Underground Spatial Management	5
2Q	Numerical Methods for Mining Engineering	5
	Underground Excavation Modelling and Simulation	5
	Mineral Engineering	5
	Mining Design and Modelling	5
	Blast Modelling	5
	Mining and Environmental Engineering	5
3Q	Optional subject I	5
	Optional subject II	5
	Optional subject III	5
	Master's Thesis	15