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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. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in Mathematics T and any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry

      Note:
      • The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) (for the Mineral Engineering program [US6524002] only).
      • The candidate must not have a physical disability that hinders practical work.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained 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

      Note:
      • The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) (for the Mineral Engineering program [US6524002] only).
      • The candidate must not have a physical disability that hinders practical work.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      And

      Obtained at least a Grade C in the following subjects at the SPM level:

      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Science

      OR

      A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtained at least a Grade B in the following subject:

      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics

      And

      Obtained at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtained at least a score of 4 at High Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology

      And

      Obtained at least a score of 4 at Standard Level (SL) in one (1) of the following subjects:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Further Mathematics

      OR

      AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 68 and obtained at least a Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:

      • Mathematical Studies
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University

      Note:
      • The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) (for the Mineral Engineering program [US6524002] only).
      • The candidate must not have a physical disability that hinders practical work.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMDiploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      STPM:

      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.50

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+ (NGMP 2.33) dalam mata pelajaran Mathematics T dan mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry


      Nota:
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan penglihatan (buta warna) (untuk program Kejuruteraan Sumber Mineral [US6524002] sahaja).
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja-kerja amali.
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.50

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+ (2.33) dalam mata pelajaran Mathematics dan mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics / Engineering Physics
      • Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering


      Nota:
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan penglihatan (buta warna) (untuk program Kejuruteraan Sumber Mineral [US6524002] sahaja).
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja-kerja amali.
      Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Memiliki Diploma dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

      Dan

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Science


      ATAU


      Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 10 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics

      Dan

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology


      ATAU


      Lulus International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan memperolehi minimum skor 28 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 4 di peringkat High Level (HL) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology

      Dan

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 4 di peringkat Standard Level (SL) dalam satu (1) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Further Mathematics


      ATAU


      Lulus AUSMAT/SAM dengan memperolehi minimum agregat 68 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana tiga (3) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Mathematical Studies
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Specialist Mathematics


      ATAU


      Mempunyai kelulusan lain yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya dan diperakukan oleh Senat Universiti.


      Nota:
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan penglihatan (buta warna) (untuk program Kejuruteraan Sumber Mineral [US6524002] sahaja).
      • Calon tidak mempunyai ketidakupayaan fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja-kerja amali.

  • 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.
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