MSc by Research Mining and Minerals Engineering

University of Exeter

Overview

As a Mining and Minerals PhD student at the

Camborne School of Mines

, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. We work on a variety of different topics including mining and geotechnical engineering, industrial safety, surveying, optimised mineral processing, and understanding the impacts of mining on society and the environment.

Potential students with more of a focus on Geology may wish to investigate our

Geology

programme instead.

Research overview

Research groups at the Camborne School of Mines conduct research spanning the full range of the geosciences. Groups with a significant Mining and Minerals Engineering focus include:

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Mining, environment and society

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Minerals engineering

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Mining, geotechnical and safety engineering

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Mining futures

Please look at the research group pages and the linked

staff profiles

to find potential supervisors in your field of interest. We are always happy to discuss potential PhD or MSc by Research topics with you.

Mining Engineering