Master’s in Engineering Sciences, Major in Extractive Metallurgy and Materials Science and Engineering

Study areas
Programa de segundo semestre
Desactivado
Magister Académicos
Desactivado
Magister Profesionales
Desactivado
Admissions
Enquiries should be directed to the Programme Office
Mode of study
On-site *Articulated programme
Duration
4 semesters
Enrolment fees
CLP $173,888 per semester
Tuition fees
CLP $2,948,419 annually
Master’s in Engineering Sciences, Major in Extractive Metallurgy and Materials Science and Engineering
Programme director
Dr. Miguel Maldonado
miguel.maldonado.s@usach.cl
Contact

Juana Araos
magister.metalurgia@usach.cl

Accreditation
Accredited for 4 years by the National Accreditation Commission (CNA-Chile), from 3 November 2022 to 3 November 2026.
Programme details
An academic Master’s programme focused on systematic training in the fields of Materials Science and Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy. The programme aims to equip students to develop and implement the production of new materials to optimise processes such as the casting of ferrous alloys, hydrometallurgy, and gas treatment and purification, among others.

Currently, the research lines, divided between the specialisations in Materials Science and Engineering and Extractive Metallurgy, are Materials Science, Mineral Processing, and Extractive Metallurgy.
Who is it for
This programme is intended for individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences, a Civil Engineering degree, or who, in the judgement of the Programme Committee, possess an equivalent qualification.
Entry requirements

Curriculum Vitae, birth certificate, original degree certificate or professional qualification (or a notarised photocopy). The undergraduate programme must have a minimum duration of eight semesters. An original or notarised copy of the undergraduate academic transcript must also be submitted, indicating the semesters or years completed. In cases involving credit transfer, the original or notarised transcript of the validated courses must be provided.

For international applicants, the following must also be included:

A photocopy of the passport and/or a notarised copy of the national identity card, if available.

The academic transcript must include a certified equivalency to the 1 to 7 grading scale used in Chile, issued by the home university. If the university does not issue a certificate of equivalency, the applicant must submit a statement from the university confirming this. In cases of credit transfer, the original or notarised transcript of the validated courses must also be included.

Degree certificates and academic transcripts must be legalised through diplomatic channels or, where applicable, bear the Hague Apostille.

*The Programme may request additional documentation.

Scholarships

For further details regarding the conditions and availability of financial support, please visit the programme’s website or contact the programme directly.

Programme website
https://metalurgia.usach.cl/magister/
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