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Curtin University
Metallurgical and Minerals Engineering

Why study at WASM

Recognition

  • The WASM brand is well established (since 1902) and is recognised nationally and internationally.

Quality

  • The WASM metallurgy program is one of only three programs Australia-wide that are part of the Minerals Tertiary Education Council’s Metallurgical Education Partnership.
  • The WASM metallurgy program is designed to meet the requirements of the AusIMM (the leading professional body for the minerals industry) and Engineers Australia.

Opportunity

  • WASM graduates have a close to 100% employment rate.
  • WASM graduates have, in recent years, averaged total packages of $100,000 straight out of university.
  • Get paid to study - Undergraduate scholarships are plentiful. Click here for more information.
  • Study in Kalgoorlie - the heart of the WA gold and nickel industry.

Metallurgists are in demand in WA

  • According to the Department of Training and Workforce Development annual priority occupation list, metallurgical engineers are listed as a 'top priority'.
  • The term 'Top priority' indicates high levels of employment, high forecast growth and evident wage pressures, high levels of skill, longer education or training lead times, clear education and training pathways, and/or a clear and evident skills shortage.

Courses

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Point of Contact: Head of Department

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Are you considering studying metallurgy at the WA School of Mines?
There are three types of degree program offered at the Department of Metallurgical and Minerals Engineering: (1) Undergraduate Degrees, (2) Graduate Degrees, and (3) Postgraduate Degrees.

Undergraduate Degrees

Graduate Degrees(Conversion Degrees)

Postgraduate Degrees (Research Degrees)