Why study Mining Engineering at UCV?
In the Faculty of Mining Engineering at UCV you have training that integrates theory and practice, turning the classroom into a hotbed of leaders for the extractive industry. Our career stands out for:
- Teachers with proven experience in mining operations, who transmit real cases and challenges present in the sector.
- Specialized infrastructure, where laboratories and simulators allow reservoir conditions and blasting processes to be reproduced in a controlled environment.
- Focus on sustainability and social responsibility, ensuring that your decisions have a positive impact on communities and the environment.
Fields of action
Elective curricular experience
Benefits of UCV
As a mining engineer graduated from the UCV, you will be able to join different areas of industry and the public sector:
Exploration and evaluation of deposits
- Specialist in site characterization through geological and geochemical studies.
- Sample analyst to determine mineral reserves and grades.
- Coordinator of field prospecting and sampling campaigns.
Design and planning of mining projects
- Excavation design engineer, considering underground or open pit exploitation methods.
- Mine planning supervisor, optimizing the extraction sequence and cost control.
- Stability calculator for slopes and mining structures.
Mining operations and environmental management
- Head of operations in processing plants, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinator of mine closure programs, focused on land rehabilitation and remediation.
- Health, safety and environment analyst (HSE) to guarantee standards at work.
Consulting & Research
- Consultant in technical and economic feasibility of mining and energy projects.
- Researcher in sustainable extraction technologies and resource use.
- Advisor on public policies and regulations in the mining sector.
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Laboratory
In this laboratory, the instructor guides students through their virtual and in-person practical work in the field of mining engineering.
