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The Department of Mining Engineering offers a non-thesis Master of Mining Engineering degree, a research-oriented Master of Science degree in Mining Engineering, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mining Engineering. At the graduate level, students are able to specialize in one of the extractive sub-disciplines of (i) mining engineering or (ii) mineral processing. 

These programs are offered by eight full-time faculty members and one adjunct professor who have been recruited from the world's finest mining engineering programs. Due to small class sizes, students receive a great deal of individual attention. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, the faculty members serve the broader land-grant mission of the University of Kentucky through research and service that is beneficial to the mining industry and society as a whole.

Master's Programs

Two Master’s degrees are available from the Department of Mining Engineering. The M.S. in Mining Engineering (M.S.Min.E.) degrees are most useful to students who plan a career in research, problem-solving or teaching. Both degrees are considered a prelude to the doctorate.

Doctoral Progam

The Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering consists of a period of residency, coursework and original research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the field. The Ph.D. is primarily for students interested in research and university teaching.

Online Graduate Certificate in Explosives and Blasting

Learn about the most advanced tools and analysis techniques for design and control of bench blasting, cast blasting, and underground blasting, along with the monitoring, prevention, and assessment of the secondary effects of blasting.