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US6524002 - BACHELOR OF MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The only programme in Malaysia that offers specialization in mining and/or quarrying and processing of metallic and non-metallic minerals through conventional and advanced technologies. This programme also includes simulation and modelling approaches, especially for mining and plant design as well as comminution and sizing related circuit design.

    School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
    Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia.
    http://material.eng.usm.my 


    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
      STPM:
      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA 2.50.
      AND
      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in Mathematics T and any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):
      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
      AND
      ii. Obtain at least a Grade C+ (2.33) in Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Physics / Engineering Physics
      • Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:
      Hold a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
       
      AND
       
      Obtain at least Grade C at the SPM level in the following subjects:
       
      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Science
       
      OR
       
      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade B in the following subject:
       
      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics
       
      AND
       
      Obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
       
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
       
      OR
       
      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtain at least a score of 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
       
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
       
      AND
       
      Obtain at least a score of 4 at the Standard Level (SL) in one (1) of the following subjects:
       
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Further Mathematics
       
      OR
       
      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:
       
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics
       
      OR
       
      Hold other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

  • FEES

    • Type of FeesAmount (RM)
      Type of Fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      700.00
      Type of Fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      480.00
      Type of Fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,180.00
      Type of Fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      Type of Fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Basic Mineral Resources Engineering (Computing tools & engineering geology) 
      • Mineral processing, geomatics, petrography & mineralogy 
      • Mining methods, quarrying, geophysics and extractive metallurgy
      • Site visits & industrial training 
      • Environmental engineering, economic assessment, blasting technology, mine and plant design 
      • Final Year Project Polymer product design and management 
      • Final Year Project

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Mining Engineer
    • Quarry Engineer
    • Mineral Processing Engineer
    • Extractive Metallurgist
    • Drilling Engineer
    • Safety Engineer
    • Blasting Specialist/ Shotfirer
    • Technical Executive in Mineral Based Industries
    • Technical Executive in Oil & Gas Industries
    • Research Officer
    • Mining Officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Mining and Quarrying
    • Oil and Gas
    • Environmental and Geotechnical Engineering
    • Renewable Energy
    • Research and Academia
    • Policy and Regulation
    • Consulting and Project Management
    • Technology and Equipment Development
    • Government Agencies

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

Disclaimer

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Last Update: Friday 24 July 2026.

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