Master of Mining Geological/Geophysical Engineering at University of Arizona

University of Arizona

United States of America, Tucson

University Rank:#287

The Mining Geological/Geophysical Engineering at University of Arizona is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2026.

About Master of Mining Geological/Geophysical Engineering

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

Disciplines

College of Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Mining Geological/Geophysical Engineering at University of Arizona

Entry Requirements

The specific admission requirements relating to Jordan are as follows:

Required Documentation: High School Transcripts

Minimum Overall Grade Required: 80 or B equivalent

Required Certification (if completed secondary/high school): 4 year bachelor

Undergraduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

Graduate English Language Proficiency Required: Yes

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

Application Fee 85

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Master of Mining Geological/Geophysical Engineering at University of Arizona

University of Arizona

United States of America, Tucson