Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] - Master [1 Years]
$7,125 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Applied Science [M.ASc] Mining Engineering

  • 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.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1
Tuition Fees $7125
Total Fees $7125

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 100 120 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 310 340 2
PTE Pearson Test of English 52 90 3

 Academic eligibility:

  • Students must have a four-year bachelor's degree in Engineering with First Class/Division 1 (65%). 
  • If English is not the students’ first language then they must provide proof of English competency.

Indian student requirements:

  • A four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree.
  • The bachelor’s degree with 65% marks or 8 on a 10-point scale.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.