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Master of Science in Mining Geological and Geophysical Engineering The University of Arizona The University of Arizona, USA

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USD 34510

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 90

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Master of Science (MS) Program

The M.S. is intended for students who want to study in a specialized area and to work closely with a faculty member on a unique research topic and complete an independent research project. The M.S. degree is the ideal entry point into a Ph.D. program. Students planning to pursue a Ph.D. are strongly encouraged to pursue the M.S. option.  The degree is 30 units including 6 units of thesis credit.  Students are required to give one seminar or present a paper at a professional conference.

Upon completion of a M.S. degree, the graduate will be able to:

  • Possess a thorough knowledge of engineering principles in subdisciplines related to the department
  • Possess a basic knowledge of business and/or socio-economic principles that impact the profession
  • Have a sufficient mathematical and computer background to formulate and solve practical problems in the discipline
  • Access, analyze, and utilize available information from a variety of sources
  • Use competencies associated with critical thinking and problem solving
  • Demonstrate the ability to formulate and conduct a research project
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of a research project both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrate the ability to influence others
  • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively on a team
  • Demonstrate life-long learning skills
  • Possess an awareness of ethics in engineering research
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of the profession
  • Be able to assess and present an engineering problem and solution in relation to societal issues
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

     

    7 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    13450 Per year

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