Focus Areas

Lowell Program in Economic Geology

Exploration, Development, Mining, and Environmental emphasis areas.

What we offer:

Graduate programs:

• MS and PhD in Geosciences
• Professional Science Master's in Economic Geology (PSM)

Short term courses for students and professionals:

• Field Courses and Short Courses
• Integrated Planning Courses

Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering

Do research in your chosen field. Work with minerals industry experts developing lab and field techniques.

What we offer:

Undergraduate program:

• BS in Mining Engineering with Geomechanics, Mine Operations, Mineral Processing, and Sustainable Development Tracks

Graduate programs:

• Engineering (ME) - Mining, Geological & Geophysical Engr

• Master of Science (MS) - Mining, Geological & Geophysical Engr, Accelerated Master's Program

• Online Master's degree programs

• Ph.D. in Mining, Geological, and Geophysical Engineering

Graduate certificates:

• Mining Occupational Health and Safety

• Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

• Mine Production and Information Technology

• Rock Mechanics

In association with the Geotechnical Center of Excellence

Environmental Science

Interaction with both the mining and consulting industry. Opportunities for field research at operating mines

What we offer:

Undergraduate program:

• BS in Environmental Science

Graduate programs:

• MS and Ph.D. in Environmental Science

In association with the Center for Environmentally Sustainable Mining

Global Mining Law Program

Training lawyers and non-lawyers from around the globe, engages in research on issues related to all aspects of global mining law and policy.

What we offer:

Graduate programs:

• Master's degree with a Mining Law and Policy - On-Campus
• Master's degree with a Mining Law and Policy - Online

Mining Law Summit