Overview
Program outline
Through the Explosives Technology program at Missouri University of Science and Technology you will study theoretical and practical approaches of explosives engineering and learn analysis and design of explosive-related systems.
Thesis and non-thesis options available. However, the non-thesis option is encouraged for distance students. Both options require 30 credit hours of coursework to complete, with a minimum 9 hours of 6000+ lecture classes. Thesis candidates may choose to include 6 hours of research to replace a 3 hour 5000+ lecture course and a 3 hour 6000+ lecture course in order to write a thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Blasting Design and Technology
- Explosives in Industry
- Demolition of Buildings and Structures
- Specialty Uses of Energetic Materials
- Explosives Manufacturing
- Advanced Tunneling and Underground Construction Techniques
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology Emergency & Disaster Management View 64 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, with experience handling and using explosives
- Undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
- GRE V+Q ≥ 300; GRE Q ≥ 150, and GRE WR ≥ 3.5
- International requirement: TOEFL ≥ 80, or IELTS ≥ 6.5, or satisfactory completion of an approved English language Institute program.
- All participants in explosives courses must submit to a security background check.
- Statement of Purpose
- Unofficial transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
Complete the Online Application.
Tuition Fee
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International
14400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7200 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
14400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7200 USD per semester during 12 months.
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.