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MASTER OF SCIENCE (MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING)

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)

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Description 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/
Name of Institution UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS)
Qualification Master's Degree
Course Duration 36 months
NEC Field Civil engineering
Entry Requirements 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)
English Requirement (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)
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