MSc in Metallurgical Engineering in Salt Lake City United States | University of Utah

Earning a Master's degree usually requires two years of study. Metallurgical engineers are in global demand, with our program graduates enjoying superior employment rates and more competitive starting salaries compared to most other undergraduate degrees. Our department features internationally acclaimed faculty members who foster an innovative educational atmosphere through their specialized teaching. Undergraduate research opportunities further equip students for professional success.

Faculty and students commonly focus on these key areas:
Mineral processing: particle fracture analysis, size reduction techniques, process modeling, operational fluid dynamics, flotation methods, surface chemistry applications, and innovative equipment design.
Hydrometallurgy: techniques for metal extraction, concentration refinement, purification methods, electroplating processes, and corrosion studies.
Pyrometallurgy: high-temperature reaction thermodynamics, reaction rate analysis, and process simulation.
Physical metallurgy: powdered metal techniques, non-invasive metal defect identification, magnetic material development, and rapid cooling applications.
Advanced inorganic materials: creation and refinement of nanoscale materials, nanostructured substances, and magnetic compounds.