Bachelor of Engineering in Resource Engineering (Mining Engineering) at Saint Mary's University

Programme overview

The Mining Engineering stream of the Bachelor of Engineering in Resource Engineering prepares students for complex resource projects that need technical expertise, environmental awareness and project management skills. Students study the science and engineering behind mineral extraction and processing. The degree is a four-year programme with up to 16 months of co-op work experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Division of Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Students begin with engineering science, materials, geology and environmental systems, then take specialised mining courses with laboratories, field studies and design projects on rock stability, mineral processing and mine planning. Sample courses include Surface Mining Methods, Underground Mining Methods, Rock Mechanics, Mineral Processing and Water Management, Structural Geology, Geological Mapping and Environmental Impact Assessment.

Career pathways

Mine design and planning, underground and surface mining operations, mineral processing, mine closure and reclamation, environmental monitoring and management, and engineering consulting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Diploma in Engineering (first two years of the engineering pathway), Nova Scotia secondary applicants: English 12 academic, Pre-Calculus 12 or Calculus 12, Chemistry 12, one academic 12 science course (Physics recommended) and one additional academic 12 course, with a minimum 70% average and no mark below 60% in these courses. Equivalent course lists are published for New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and Quebec CEGEP applicants.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall term (classes begin September 9, 2026), Winter term (classes begin January 6, 2027), Spring term (classes begin May 3, 2027) and Summer term (classes begin July 5, 2027).

Fall 2026 (September): domestic applicants apply by August 1, international applicants by June 15. Winter 2027 (January): domestic applicants apply by December 1, international applicants by October 1. Applications for 2027-2028 open October 1. The application fee is $65 CAD for domestic and $100 CAD for international students, paid by credit card at application. The deadline for admissions scholarships is February 15.

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