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Graduate Certificate in Rock Mechanics at University of Arizona

University of Arizona, United States

Programme overview

Geared toward professionals working full time in the mining or geological engineering industry, the Rock Mechanics Graduate Certificate teaches specialized skills in rock mass behavior and properties. The program offers relevant, rigorous and thorough insights - all presented through interactive learning materials and hands-on projects - into geological engineering and mining principles.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Duration: 15 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

POST-BACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE IN GEOMECHANICS Description: Graduates of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Geomechanics will be better prepared to understand complex issue in rock mass behaviors and can advance on to Master of Science and/or Master of Engineering programs.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 2.75 GPA for certificate programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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