The undergraduate mining engineering degree is fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) which means that graduates will be able to register as Professional Engineers once they have met post-graduation work experience and professional examination requirements. The core degree program covers the basic science and mathematics common to all engineering degrees and discipline-specific material including:
In the final two academic terms, students can specialize in one of two options: Mining Option (which includes mineral processing) and Petroleum Option (for details please visit Mining Engineering curricula). Option-specific coursework is as follows:
Dalhousie mining engineering graduates have pursued successful careers within the Atlantic Region, throughout all regions in Canada and North America, and overseas. Primary employers have included:
Salaries are generally amongst the highest reported for graduates from all engineering disciplines and many graduates have risen fairly quickly into positions of senior management and company executives. Some graduates have pursued advanced degrees both at Dalhousie and at other universities, which has prepared them for careers in research, consulting and specialized project management.