BSc in
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering
South Dakota - School of Mines and Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Rapid City, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 29,200 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
What is Metallurgical Engineering?
Metallurgical engineering is the study of metals and how metals can be safely transformed into products that benefit humanity such as surgical implants, computer chips, cars, materials for space exploration, and more.
What does a metallurgical engineer do?
Metallurgical engineers conduct testing to ensure the safety of materials, develop sustainable materials and processes for recycling existing materials, investigate material failures, and create testing procedures to ensure materials can withstand extreme environments.
As a metallurgical engineering major at South Dakota Mines, you will be part of one of the only metallurgical engineering programs in the country. We offer a unique and “true” metallurgical engineering program with an emphasis on processing and engineering. You will learn in a project-based environment, enjoying labs to get hands-on experience in the field.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
International students may seek scholarship opportunities but should be aware that many scholarships are limited to US citizens or permanent residents. South Dakota Mines does not offer scholarships specifically for international students. You must be ADMITTED by January 15 of the year you are planning to enroll in the fall semester if you wish to be considered for scholarships. Scholarships are only awarded for a start date of the fall semester. Please see the Scholarships website for information on Mines scholarships.
International students are NOT eligible for South Dakota Mines or federal loan programs and should not apply for such financial assistance.
Curriculum
Freshman Year
First Semester
- Calculus I
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry I Lab
- Composition I
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Second Semester
- Calculus II
- General Chemistry II
- General Chemistry II Lab
- University Physics I
- Programming for Engineers and Scientists
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Sophomore Year
First Semester
- Properties of Materials
- Structures and Properties of Materials Lab
- Differential Equations
- University Physics II
- Science Elective
- Statics
Second Semester
- Calculus III
- Mechanics of Materials (OR) Introduction to Solid Mechanics
- Mineral Processing and Resource Recovery
- Mineral Processing and Resource Recovery Laboratory
- Communication in the STEM Workplace
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Junior Year
The courses on the checklist correspond with the first semester of the junior year beginning in an EVEN-numbered year. Course offering cycle information for Sets A, B, C, and D are provided in below.
First Semester
- Explorations in STEM Communications
- Metallurgical Thermodynamics
- Process Measurements and Control
- Free Elective
- Set A- Fall Even Years or Set C- Fall Odd Years
- Transport Phenomena
- Directed MET Elective
Second Semester
- Principles of Metallurgical Design
- Introduction to Numerical Analysis
- Directed MET Elective
- Set B- Spring Odd Years or Set D- Spring Even Years
Senior Year
The courses on the checklist correspond with the first semester of the senior year beginning in an ODD-numbered year. Course offering cycle information for Sets A, B, C, and D are provided in below.
First Semester
- Senior Design I
- Basic Engineering Economics
- Free Elective
- Upper Level (300/400) Humanities or Social Sciences Elective(s)
Set A- Fall Even Years or Set C- Fall Odd Years
Second Semester
- Process Control
- Senior Design II
- Science Elective
Set A-Fall Even Years
- Transport Phenomena
- Directed MET Elective
- Set C-Fall Odd Years
- Physics of Metals
- Physics of Metals Lab
- Thermomechanical Processing
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Career Opportunities
With a degree in metallurgical engineering from Mines, you will have the opportunity to pursue careers in a wide range of industries, including:
- Mineral and mining industries
- Material engineering and processing
- Steelmaking
- Biomedical
- Electronics
- Automotive companies
- Aerospace
- Security and anti-counterfeiting technology
- Recycling, sustainable design