309548 v.1 Master of Metallurgy

MMetall(Curtin)

This course is pending registration for International Onshore Students on Student Visas. Please contact the Curtin International Office to determine availability for International students.

Introduction

This course provides graduates from disciplines other than metallurgy with detailed knowledge and understanding of core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. It is designed especially for graduates currently working within the minerals industry who wish to significantly upgrade their metallurgical knowledge with a view to furthering their careers in this field.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy plus two years relevant industrial experience, or an Australian recognised four-year degree in a science or engineering discipline (excluding degrees in extractive metallurgy or minerals engineering or equivalent) plus two years relevant industrial experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This full fee paying course is three semesters full-time equivalent, available by part-time external study or full-time study.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy

Course Organisation

Students select units listed in year one to the value of 200 credits and will be expected to study at least one unit in each of the core areas of Mineral Processing, Pyrometallurgy and Hydormetallurgy, unless covered by prior learning. Up to 100 points may be credited towards this program from units offered from the WASM Mineral Economics Masters program, the Graduate Diploma in Mineral Resources (metallurgy) offered by the University of Queensland, or other suitable programs, subject to approval by theCourse Coordinator. Students choose an additional 100 credit points from the units listed in year two, in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Up to 50 of these points may be credited towards the program from units offered from the Masters in Mineral Resources (metallurgy) offered by the University of Queensland, or other suitable programs.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can expect to obtain employment or to further their careers in extractive metallurgy, within the minerals industry.

Further Information

Academic Officer W A School of Mines free call 1 800 688 377 or visit website

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit

		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		300.0
				300.0

*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
4782	v.6	WASM Finance and Management 561	4.0	25.0
4784	v.5	WASM Research Project 591	4.0	25.0
5630	v.7	WASM Engineering Metallurgy 561	5.0	25.0
5631	v.6	WASM Pyrometallurgy 561	4.0	25.0
5633	v.5	WASM Mineral Processing 561	5.0	25.0
5641	v.5	WASM Process Control 561	4.0	25.0
12580	v.2	WASM Environmental Management 531	5.0	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
4783	v.4	WASM Process Design 562	5.0	25.0
4785	v.5	WASM Research Project 592	6.0	25.0
5632	v.6	WASM Pyrometallurgy 562	4.0	25.0
5634	v.5	WASM Mineral Processing 562	5.0	25.0
5640	v.7	WASM Hydrometallurgy 562	5.0	25.0
309537	v.1	WASM Process Mineralogy 562	4.0	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
11359	v.2	WASM Special Unit 613	5.0	25.0
11363	v.2	WASM Project 611	10.0	50.0
11365	v.2	WASM Project 613	5.0	25.0


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 2*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
11360	v.2	WASM Special Unit 614	5.0	25.0
11364	v.2	WASM Project 612	8.0	50.0
11366	v.2	WASM Project 614	4.0	25.0

NB	Students are expected to study at least one unit in the core areas of Mineral Processing, Pyrometallurgy and Hydrometallurgy, unless covered by prior learning

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2005	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 1		Y
2005	Kalgoorlie Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.