MINING ENGINEERING Major Map
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING │ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING WITH PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
Get the
Courses
You Need
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
Take APSC 100, 111, 131,
151, 161, 171, 112, 132, 142,
172, 174.
Take APSC 200, 221, 293,
CIVL 230, ELEC 210,
MTHE 225, 272, MINE 201,
202, 244 and option core
courses.
Take GEOE 262, MINE 321,
331, 341, 324, 325, 326.
Choose from 3 streams within
the mining program.
Students in the Mining
department do not take any
electives during their 2nd
year.
Take electives and/or List A
Complementary Studies
courses: select technical and
business complimentary
electives to broaden your
knowledge and enhance your
technical versatility.
Take MINE 422, 434, 459,
462. Mining engineering
students take a final thesis,
MINE 434, and design
courses specific to their
option.
Research summer job
opportunities within the
mining industry by contacting
individual companies,
watching for emails from the
Continue to search for jobs
within the Mining industry. If
possible, get job for a different
company or different area of
mining.
Attend engineering
department open houses.
Apply to the department of
your choice.
Get
Relevant
Experience
Join teams or clubs on campus
such as the Queen's University
Experimental Sustainability
Team (QUEST).
Get a summer job related to
Students continue to take
stream core courses.
Continue to take stream (N1,
N2, N3) core courses and
electives and/or List A
Complementary Studies
courses.
Apply to graduate on SOLUS.
Investigate career
opportunities within the
mining industry.
Take the Mine Rescue course.
Get
Connected
with Your
Community
1st Year
2nd Year
engineering or business.
department about job
opportunities and attending
information sessions offered
by various companies.
Volunteer on or off campus
with different community
organizations such as
Engineers without Borders
(EWB).
Consider joining an intramural
sports or an athletics team.
Check out the Athletics &
Recreation site.
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Get
Thinking
Globally
The Queen’s University
International Centre will be
your first stop to
internationalizing your degree.
Speak to a QUIC advisor or
get involved in their many
programs, events and training
opportunities.
Look into summer jobs on
campus by talking to the
department or Career Services
about work through SWEP or
NSERC.
Look in to membership in the
following organizations within
the mining community:
Prospectors & Developers
Association of Canada
(PDAC), Canadian Institute in
Mining (CIM), and the
Society for Mining Metallurgy
and Exploration (SME).
Attend department
complimentary presentations
by industry members and
organizations.
Is an exchange in your future?
Start thinking about where
you would like to study
abroad. Apply before the first
week of January for a 3rd year
exchange through the
International Programs Office.
3rd Year
Final Year
If interested, apply to do a 1216 month QUIP internship
between your third and fourth
year.
Continue to be involved with
mining specific organizations
through membership and by
attending functions within
these organizations.
Consider attending the CIM
Conference and/or the PDAC
conference for networking
opportunities.
Consider taking elective
courses such as Languages,
Cultural Studies,
Development Studies or
International Studies.
Get full-time employment at a
mining company.
If you are not already a
member, join professional
associations like PDAC, CIM,
SME and the International
Society of Explosives
Engineers (ISEE)..
Buy books and other
publications offered by these
associations to build up your
technical library.
Prepare yourself to work in a
multi-cultural environment by
taking QUIC’s Intercultural
Competency Certificate, and
start thinking about work or
further studies abroad.
Build your intercultural
competence by getting
involved with other cultures or
by practicing or improving
your language skills. Stop by
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1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
Final Year
QUIC for ideas to go abroad,
volunteer at QUIC or attend
one of their events.
Get Ready
for Life
After
Graduation
Grappling with program
decisions? – go to the
Orientation Evenings held by
different Engineering
programs and attend the
various Career Fairs during
the year.
Get some help deciding by
visiting Career Services.
Explore different careers of
interest by reading books in
the Career Services Career
Advising and Resource Area,
such as Career Success in
Engineering, talking to people
whose jobs interest you, or
connecting with alumni on
LinkedIn.
Do your careers of interest
require additional schooling?
If so, prepare to take any
required tests (like the LSAT
or GMAT).
Attend Grad School
workshops at Career Services
if interested.
Read trade journals like the
Northern Miner to learn about
developments, projects, and
issues affecting the mining
industry.
Apply to jobs or further
education. Prepare reference
letters if applying to graduate
school. Make an appointment
with Career Services for help
with future plans.
Consider taking an M.Eng. or
M.ASc. to deepen your
technical knowledge.
Apply for EIT (Engineer-inTraining) status after
graduation to eventually
become a professional
engineer.
Caution: *This map is meant as a guide to provide suggestions throughout your university career. The activities, resources, and careers mentioned are possibilities – you are not
restricted to them and you don’t have to follow this exact timeline. Every person (including you!) will find their own unique path through their degree at Queen’s and beyond.
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Where could I go after graduation?
Academia (college, university, research)
Agricultural research
Business management (mine manager, director, vp, coo, ceo, president)
Chief metallurgist
Chief mine engineer
Environmental management
Equipment designer
Government (mine inspector, health and safety, environment)
International development
Law
Medicine
Mine construction
Mine engineer
Mine planner and scheduler
Mine supervisor
Mineral processing
Mineral processor, metallurgist
Mining consultant
Mining financial analyst
Mining sales representative
Mining supplier
Occupational health and safety
Petroleum and gas industry
Project engineer
Project manager
Renewable resources
Surveying and cartography
Sustainability
Technical specialist
Waste management
*some careers may require additional training
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Mining Engineering at Queen’s
Why study Mining Engineering at Queen’s?
Aside from the plant material we harvest, all of the raw material used by human society comes from minerals extracted from the
earth. This program prepares you for careers in both the minerals industry and related environmental and technological fields. As a
Mining Engineering student, you will study a broad range of disciplines involved in locating, extracting, producing, refining,
utilizing, reusing, recycling, and disposing of mineral and metal products and byproducts. The program teaches students how these
processes can be carried out efficiently and competitively, with a focus on sustainability and the environment. Areas of
specialization: environmental, mine-mechanical, mineral processing, and mining.
What program options are there?
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Engineering with Professional Internship
See the department website for course requirements.
Getting what you need to succeed in the workplace
What do employers want?
In a recent survey from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives the top 6 skills sought by employers were:
1 People skills
2 Communication skills
3 Problem-solving skills
4 Analytical abilities
5 Leadership skills
6 Industry-specific Knowledge
How do I get the skills I need?
It is important to develop a balanced skill set – many of which you will develop during your studies. To stand out from the crowd,
gain experience outside the classroom through the multitude of clubs and activities in and around Queen’s. Check out ideas in the
Get Relevant Experience section of this map.
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What can I learn studying Mining Engineering at Queen’s?
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Proficiency in mathematics and physical sciences
Proficiency in mining sciences
Relevant analysis and designing skills
Relevant work experience in mining engineering
Working knowledge of design software for mining engineering
Written and oral communication skills
Time and resource management
Ability to work independently and in a team on projects
What makes ME special?
You have a unique set of skills and experiences. Take the time to think about the skills you have personally developed at Queen’s.
Explaining your strengths with compelling examples will be important for applications to employers and further education. For
help, check out the Career Services skills workshop.
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Mining Engineering Major Map
How to use this map
• Got
questions about careers and classes?
• Feeling a little lost or overwhelmed by choices?
• Wondering what you are “supposed” to be doing?
Use this map to plan for success in five overlapping areas of career and academic life. Each map helps you explore possibilities, set
goals and track accomplishments. To make your own custom map, use the My Major Map tool.
Don’t stress if you haven’t done all of the suggested activities. The map is not a prescription – it’s a tool for finding your own way at
Queen’s.
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Support for Student Success
Aspect of Student Health
Personal and Physical Health
Socio-Cultural and Spiritual Health
Career and Professional Health
Academic and Intellectual Health
Emotional and Mental Health
Social and Interpersonal Health
Resources
Athletics and Recreation
Health Counselling and
Disability Services
Aboriginal Student Centre
International Centre
Chaplain
Outreach Counsellor
Cross-Cultural Counsellor
Town-Gown
Career Services
AMS
International Centre
Student Academic Success
Services: Learning
Strategies and the Writing Centre
Academic Advising
Adaptive Technologies
Learning Commons
Health Counselling and
Disability Services
Peer Support Centre
AMS
Rector
Residence Life
Student Experience Office
Queen’s Legal Aid
See queensu.ca/studentaffairs for details
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Department of Mining Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Goodwin Hall, Room 354
25 Union Street
613.533.2230
mine.queensu.ca
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