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Master of Science (Mineral Resources Engineering)


  • OVERVIEW

    Mineral Resources Engineering

    Research in mineral resources engineering is based on the concept of "from mine/quarry to mill/plant to end-user products" whilst encompassing three keystones; to improve productivity (particularly energy efficiency), enhance competitiveness particularly adding maximum value to products and strengthen environmental performance. Generally, current and future research projects in mineral resources engineering are focused on:

    • Mining I Quarrying
    • Physical Mineral Processing
    • Pyrometallurgy
    • Hydrometallurgy
    • Exploration and Resources Evaluation
    • Mine Rehabilitation
    • Mining Geology I Engineering

    Research Thrust Areas:

    • Mining / Quarrying
    • Physical Mineral Processing
    • Pyrometallurgy
    • Hydrometallurgy
    • Exploration and Resources Evaluation
    • Mine Rehabilitation
    • Mining Geology / Engineering

      Expertise available in the following School:
      School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
      http://material.eng.usm.my/index.php/ms/

    • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

      Applicants should possess the following:

      A. Bachelor's degree

      1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

      2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

      a) Research experience for at least one year; or
      b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
      c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
      d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
      e) Grade B+ for final year project

      3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

      a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
      b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
      c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
      d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
      e) Grade B+ for final year project

      B. APEL A (Level 7)

    • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

      (Applicable for International Applicants Only)

      The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

      • A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
      • A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
      • A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS; or
      • A minimum score of 47 for PTE; or
      • A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English (CAE/CPE); or
      • A minimum score of 154 for Linguaskill Online; or
      • A minimum of Band 3.5 for MUET

      Exemption is given to candidate if:

      • English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
      • Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)
    • DURATION

      Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

      Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

    • FEES

      Malaysian (MYR)
      Full Time Part Time
      • Registration Fee : 330.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,700.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 800.00
      • Convocation Fee : 200.00
      • Research Methodology : 320.00
      • Registration Fee : 330.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,085.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 800.00
      • Convocation Fee : 200.00
      • Research Methodology : 320.00
      International (USD)*
      Full Time Part Time
      • Registration Fee : 225.00
      • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,850.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00
      • Convocation Fee : 50.00
      • Research Methodology : 80.00
      • Registration Fee : 225.00
      • Personal Bond : 1,000.00
      • Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,570.00
      • Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00
      • Convocation Fee : 50.00
      • Research Methodology : 80.00

      *Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

      ** Fees are subject to change

    Postgraduate

    Institute of Postgraduate Studies
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.

    Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
    Fax: +604-653 2931

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