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Overview
The three main branches of the Metallurgical Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno are physical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, and mineral processing.
Students at Metallurgical Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno will learn to:
- take advantage of differences in physical and/or chemical properties to develop, manage, and control processes for liberating, separating, and concentrating valuable minerals in ores.
- produce and purify metals from concentrates and ores and metal recycling using hydrometallurgy (aqueous processing), electrometallurgy (electrochemical processing), and pyrometallurgy (high-temperature processing).
- process metals into products by various means, such as casting, forging, extrusion, and powder techniques. He/she controls engineering properties of metals, such as strength, hardness, and fatigue, by alloying, annealing and heat treatment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pyrometallurgy
- Extractive Metallurgy Laboratory
- Hydrometallurgy
- Solution Mining, Heap Leach Design and Optimization
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Environmental Chemistry of Metals
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
32 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 1866 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
GMAT 500
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from a regionally accredited institution
- Online application
- Official transcripts from every institution attended for a complete history of your education
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
21592 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21592 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
21592 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21592 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
5500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Reno
860 - 1230 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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