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Bachelor Programme in Mineral Resource Engineering

180 credits, programme, bachelor's level, TKHMG

Application period starts 2024-10-15

The sustainable use of natural resources is crucial to the green transition we are facing. With this unique education, you will learn to meet the demand for minerals and metals for tomorrow's products. The program is offered in collaboration with leading companies in the industry.

The program in sustainable mineral extraction provides you with the tools to locate and extract important metals used in batteries, steel production, wind turbines, and mobile phones. Through a strong connection to the industry, you will have the opportunity to build a network within the field thanks to the program's close collaboration with leading companies in Sweden.

The program gives you a comprehensive view of mining and mineral extraction, focusing on understanding and optimizing the entire value chain. You will learn how minerals and metals are identified, extracted, processed, and recycled, and how the waste is managed. This is done with a strong emphasis on minimizing environmental impact and creating sustainable solutions. You will also gain practical experience through close collaboration with the industry, where you will have the opportunity to work on real projects and challenges early on.

During the first two years, you will learn how minerals and metals are extracted and handled, along with fundamental courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and geoscience. You will also take project courses that allow you to work practically on developing solutions for the industry. In the third year, you will deepen your knowledge in subjects such as work science, raw material economics, and mathematical statistics, and you will have the opportunity to customize your education through elective courses.

After the program, you will possess highly valued skills that open doors to a range of career opportunities within the mining and mineral industry, manufacturing industry, consulting and technology companies, and government organizations. You can work both in Sweden and internationally in a growing industry. After graduation, you also have the option to further deepen your expertise by continuing your studies in one of our specialized master's programs.

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LTU-85013

Application period starts 2024-10-15