171510 v.7 Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering)

Introduction

Minerals engineering and extractive metallurgy require a sound knowledge and understanding of chemistry and the principles of engineering, particularly process engineering. Mineral engineers and extractive metallurgists are involved in plant design, development, operations and control, management and research. The involvement of students with their colleagues in mining engineering and geology places them in a favourable position for advancement in the mineral industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Calculus, Applicable Mathematics and Chemistry.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and Q. In order to be adequately trained as a professional engineer, it is mandatory that the student undertake 12 weeks of relevant practical experience during the course.

Note

Well qualified applicants lacking prerequistes may still be considered. The Associate Degree may be used as a pathway into the science course and science students may transfer to engineering after satisfactory performance at university.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. The first two years of the course are available at either the Bentley or Kalgoorlie Campuses. The final two professional years are only available at the Kalgoorlie Campus.

Intermediate Awards

A student enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering who does not wish to complete the fourth year after three years and who has successfully completed all of the requirements for a Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy), may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Senior Academic. For further definition refer to the Intermediate Awards Heading under General Information.

Professional Recognition

This has been accredited by the Institution of Engineers, Australia and recognised by The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Availability

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.