Bachelor's degree in
Mineral Resource Engineering and Mineral Recycling
Would you like to know how raw materials are obtained and transformed? Come and learn how to do it in a sustainable way.
One of the most important challenge in today’s society is the supply of raw materials efficiently and environmentally sustainable in the long term. In this regard, the search of new mineral deposits, its optimization and the circular economy are crucial goals for the European Union.
The Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Resource Engineering and Mineral Recycling offers a wide background knowledge to answer these necessities using state of the art techniques to manage and the stages that involves raw materials obtaining, exploration, operation and restoration, as well as recycling.
Teaching
Theoretical and practical education based on real project.
Personalized treatment
Close interaction between teachers and students.
Award
Awards program for the best files.
High occupation
93% graduate employment rate.
Programmed practices
Mining Engineer
Official Bachelor Degree
Further information
What we offer you
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Wide background knowledge in mining engineering, geology, land management and civil engineering.
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Comprehensive approach in the management of raw materials in all stages.
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Knowledge of the most used software in the industry.
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Optional subjects based on the industry demand.
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Complete academic program: bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering + master’s degree in Mining Engineering + PhD in Environment and Natural Resources.
Professional opportunities
You will be able to develop in a wide variety of work areas related to engineering:
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Development of mining projects.
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Tunnelling, underground excavations and civil engineering projects.
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Blasting design and drilling.
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Restoring and mine closure.
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Waste management and recycling.
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Land management and surveying.
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Waste management and recycling.
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Land management and surveying.
FAQs
QUESTION 1: What are the time tables?
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The Bachelor is held in afternoon sessions. Favouring that students carry out internships in the morning, while they are studying.
QUESTION 2: Can students enrol less subjects?
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Yes. There is the possibility of doing less subjects for semester, self-paced.
QUESTION 3: Are there validations of subjects for students from other Bachelor’s degree programs?
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It is possible, but each case must be studied in particular.
Curriculum
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1Q
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Physics I | 6 |
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Geology and Geological Cartography |
6 |
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Mathematics |
6 |
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Mineralogy and Petrology |
6 |
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Applied Chemistry |
6 |
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2Q
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Applied Statistics |
4,5 |
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Graphic Expression |
6 |
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| Physucs II | 4,5 |
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Mineral Processing |
9 |
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General Surveying and Cartography |
6 |
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3Q
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Advanced Mathematics |
6 |
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Mineral Deposits |
4,5 |
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Earth Engineering |
6 |
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Informatics Applied to Engineering |
4,5 |
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Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics |
9 |
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4Q
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Design and Excavation of Tunnels |
6 |
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Materials Engineering |
6 |
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Business Management |
6 |
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Hidrogeology |
6 |
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Applied Surveying and Cartography |
6 |
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5Q
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Surface Excavation Design |
7,5 |
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Electricity and Control Engineering |
6 |
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| Engineering Mechanics and Structures | 6 |
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Ground Modelling |
6 |
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Technology of Mining Exploration |
4,5 |
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6Q
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Mine Ventilation and Working Conditions |
4,5 |
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Environmental Impact and Restoration |
7,5 |
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Underground Mining |
7,5 |
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Land Management and Urban Planning |
4,5 |
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Occupational Risks Prevention |
6 |
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7Q
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Mining Projects Management |
6 |
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Use of Explosives |
6 |
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| Optional Subject I | 6 |
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| Optional Subject II | 6 |
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| Optional Subject III | 6 |
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8Q
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Optional Subject IV | 6 |
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| Optional Subject V | 6 |
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| Bachelor's Thesis | 18 |
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Basic training
Engineering fundamentals
Mining and sustainability
Optional subjects / Internships
Geology, land management and civil engineering
Synthesis
Optional subjects
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Autumn
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Potash Mining | 6 |
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| Roques Ornamentals | 6 |
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| Business English | 6 |
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| Quality Management and Integrated Quality, Safety and Environmental Management Systems | 6 |
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Spring
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Aggregates, cement and concrete | 6 |
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| Business English | 6 |
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| Maintenance Management | 6 |
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| Energy Resources | 6 |
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