MS in Metallurgical Engineering

The complexity of ore bodies in the country has required an equally complex processing technology for extraction and purification such that specifications for nickel, copper, and gold among other metals for downstream industries are still satisfied. Furthermore, secondary metal resources such as electronic wastes are also getting much attention for the recovery of valuable metals like gold and copper. Metallurgical engineers pursuing graduate studies can pursue research and development so that special parameters for the above mentioned systems can become feasible and profitable. The program leading to the degree of "Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering" aims to provide students with the advanced education that will prepare them for professional careers as leading metallurgical engineers in the industry, academia, or the public sector. The MS MetE can work for the mining and minerals industry so that sustainable and environmentally friendly practices will and always be adopted. Processing of the extracted valuable metals into useful, functional, and higher value-added products can also be headed by engineers with this specialization.

Graduate Admission Requirements:
A. Master’s Degree Program Admission into a Master’s program shall require: 1. A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning 2. Intellectual capacity & aptitude for advanced studies & research 3. Language proficiency 4. Satisfaction of additional University requirements such as a health clearance and other special admission requirements that may be imposed by the head of the unit concerned and/or appropriate Graduate Committee/ Office, through channels. B. Doctoral Degree Program For admission to a doctoral program, an applicant must satisfy the following minimum requirements for admission: 1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree, in the case of a direct doctoral program, or a master’s degree or it's equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning 2. Intellectual capacity & aptitude for advanced studies & research 3. Language proficiency and 4. A health certificate and other additional and special admission requirements that may be imposed by the University and the head of the College/unit or Graduate Office/Committee concerned, through channels. In order that application for admission may be processed, the following documents should be submitted directly to the respective college offering the intended program. 1. Oficial transcript of academic record of undergraduate work (and graduate work, if any) – one original and two photocopies For evaluation purposes, photocopies of records may be accepted provided they are properly authenticated (in the case of foreign applicants, by the Department of Education or by duly designated authorities in the country of the applicant). Final admission will be subject to verification of documents submitted against the original copies of credentials. Certified English translations should also be submitted, where necessary. Applications accompanied by photocopies of academic records not properly authenticated will not be processed. 2. Two written recommendations from former professors or experts in the field 3. Duly accomplished application for admission form, including two (2) passport-size photographs 4. Marriage contract (for married women applicants) 5. Certification of English/Filipino language proficiency 6. A non-refundable application fee (minimum of P100.00 for Filipino citizens, P200.00 for resident aliens, and US$25.00 for non-resident aliens, depending on the college). Credentials filed in support of the application become the property of the University of the Philippines and will not be returned to the applicant.