University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
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Mineral engineering is an interdisciplinary branch of engineering geoscience, the science of humanity’s interaction with the earth. Mineral engineers use math, physics, geology and environmental science to study, develop and design subsurface infrastructure for a host of applications, including mining, oil and gas exploration, hydroelectric projects, dams, tunnels and subways, subsurface storage facilities, and underground urban and shopping spaces. Technology long ago transformed the ancient craft of mining — from pick and shovel to highly sophisticated computer-controlled operations, using enormous tunneling and excavation equipment, remote robotic “telemining” and satellite technology.
As a mineral engineer, you can work across the globe to discover and develop valuable mineral resources, design excavation methods, blasting methods and plant facilities — all in an environmentally responsible manner. Can you imagine your life without steel, concrete and glass? The work of mineral engineers is all around us.
Not only is Toronto the national mining finance center, but also one of four major cities worldwide where mining takes centre stage. Where better to study mineral engineering than at the University of Toronto?
As a mineral engineering student, you’ll take courses in the departments of civil, chemical, materials, and mechanical engineering, as well as through the departments of math, physics, geology and geophysics. Innovative academic opportunity is a theme throughout the program with annual, funded field trips in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta for a hands-on look at mineral engineering practices. You’ll also bring together your cumulative knowledge in a full-year Capstone Design Course in Year 4 where students work with a team of students and industry representatives to design solutions to solve real mineral engineering concerns.
Being a small program within the Faculty, you can expect your class sizes in Years 2, 3 and 4 to have only 10 to 25 students — giving you plenty of opportunity to get to know your peers and professors in an interactive classroom setting.
To get to know some of our students in the Mineral Engineering program as well as recent graduates of this program, please visit the Meet Our Students section.
For more information about Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto, please visit the program website: www.mineralengineering.utoronto.ca
“I love being a part of the Mineral Engineering Program. Being the smallest program, with only 13 other students in my class, I get to know my professors and classmates very well.”