Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
4 years full time (honours available) |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
25 hours, plus 25 hours of own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Engineering |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $23,600 2010: $27,000 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 003011F |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Applicable Mathematics, plus at least two of the following: Chemistry, Calculus, or Physics. |
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Mineral Processing Systems Engineering
The Mineral Processing Systems program in the Bachelor of Engineering has been superceded by the Mineral Processing major within the Chemical and Process Engineering program.
Mineral Processing Engineering is the engineering discipline responsible for designing the best way of extracting the mineral from the ore. This would typically include:
- Designing the precise extraction method that is the best one for a specific ore. Every mineral processing operation is different from all others since it is based around a natural phenomenon – ore – that varies throughout the world. There are many extraction techniques that might be used including chemical, flotation, magnetic, density, electrolytic and biological.
- Designing and choosing the most environmentally responsible way of treating/recycling the waste products of the mineral processing systems.
- Constantly improving and refining the efficiency of the mineral processing operation. A Mineral processing plant is expensive to buy and run, so it is vital that it is used to its maximum capabilities and efficiency. The precise methods of mineral processing will also need to be quickly changed to cope with the varying ore characteristics as the mine progresses.
- Continuously assessing and testing new techniques as the technology becomes available. This is part of the ongoing effort to keep competitive on a world scale by processing minerals ''smarter''.
- Analysing the complete mineral processing operations (systems) to ensure that it is fully optimised. This includes everything from extraction of the ore from the ground to delivery of the product to the customers anywhere else in the world.
All these objectives must be satisfied whilst maintaining a safe, environmentally responsible operation.
Level 1
All engineering students follow a common course in Level 1, allowing you the flexibility of selecting any engineering stream at the end of the level. The subjects include mathematics, engineering fundamentals and physics, plus electives from a variety of engineering streams.
Upper levels
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Levels develop your technical skills and knowledge and your ability to apply them to solve problems. Subjects covered include chemistry, materials, process control, fluids and thermodynamics and pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. Other units cover waste management, project management, finance and industry practice.
During the Bachelor of Engineering, you will also complete at least 12 weeks full time (or equivalent part time) of professional work experience.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 85 |
| UWA Foundation program | 69 |
| WAUFY | 63 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 31 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 14 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 10 |
| Indian School Certificate | 70 |
Structure
Units totalling 192 points. Students are also required to complete not less than 12 weeks of practical experience in a suitable engineering environment and submit a written report before graduating.Career Opportunities
The mineral processing industry is a major income earner for WA and Australia. Graduates are sought after and are among the highest paid of all engineering graduates. By becoming a mining professional you join a rapidly changing, vibrant, world-leading industry. Mining personnel can choose to spend part of their careers in different countries, enjoying exposure to different technical and cultural environments.
UWA graduates entering the mining industry can follow a career in many fields, and in many countries. These include (but are not limited to) working:
- As technical specialists (rock mechanics, flotation, ventilation)
- With service companies (supplying technical solutions for explosives, specialist software, trucks)
- As consultants, based in Perth, elsewhere within Australia, or overseas
- In mine management and production
- In banking, finance or stock broking
- In research and development
- In the government sector
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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Faculty Office |
The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
