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2025-2026 / Master

MSc. in Geological and Mining Engineering, professional focus in environmental and geological engineering

120 crédits

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Block 1

Depending on your educational background or depending on the focus, it is possible that the prerequisites / corequisites for the 1st year of the programme are presented in the block 2. You are therefore invited to read through the list of courses in block 2 even if you are registering for the first time in this master.
As part of the Master in mining engineering and geology, each student must complete or validate 55 credits of the core curriculum (including internship and master's thesis), 30 credits of the specialised focus, and 25 credits of elective courses.
Ideally, students entering the Master's programme will have acquired the skills and knowledge corresponding to the 40 credits of technical courses specific to the `Georesources and Environmental Geology¿ field organised as part of the Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
The master is "bilingual French/English". Therefore, students who actively master French and/or English and another language passively will be capable of following the classes.
On a practical level, students can communicate with staff in both languages. Course material exists in both French and English (pdf, ppt and reference books). Students must indicate in which language they would like the questions to be.
A supervised but optional end-of-studies trip enables future professionals to visit companies and exceptional foreign geological sites.

Core curriculum compulsory courses

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
CHIM9284-2Analytical chemistry I - Chemical analysis methods, Theory Q126--2
CHIM0740-2Analytical chemistry II - Physicochemical techniques of analysis, Part A
Corequisite
CHIM9284-2
Chimie analytique I - Méthodes chimiques d'analyse
Q21030-3
GEOL0324-2SedimentologyQ1   2
Theory  30-- 
Laboratory - [4h Laboratory work]  --[+] 
GEOL0284-1Geology of Wallonia - [6d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0324-2
Sédimentologie
Q220-[+]3
GEOL1051-1Geological imaging and remote sensing (english language) - [30h Projet] Q22626[+]5
GCIV0045-4Rock mechanics, tunnels, rock slopes, rock foundations - [1d Field work, 50h Projet]
Corequisite
GCIV0603-2
Géotechnique et infrastructures
Q2204[+]5
GEOL0097-2Geostatistics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work] Q130-[+]5
GEOL0286-2Geological mappingQ2   5
From theory to fieldwork - [2d Field work]  520[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]  --[+] 

Common core courses

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Students who have not taken the courses GEOL0021-7, GCIV0603-2, and GEOL1026-1 from the "Georesources and Environmental Geology" option of the bachelor's programme in civil engineering, or acquired the corresponding knowledge and skills, must give priority to including these three courses in their programme; these courses are corequisites of compulsory master's courses.
Similarly, the courses GEOL0020-7 and GEOL0314-1 are corequisites of the specialised focus in Mineral Resources & Recycling, and the course GEOL0013-5 is a corequisite of the specialised focus in Environmental & Geological Engineering. Students who do not master the corresponding skills must adapt their course choices accordingly.

GCIV0185-7Linear numerical methods in Civil and Geological Engineering - [30h Projet] Q12230[+]5
GCIV0184-5Building Materials - [0,5d Field work, 12h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q23616[+]5
GEOL0029-4TectonicsQ1   5
Part A  3020- 
Field work - [2d Field work]  --[+] 
MECA0526-1High Temperature Processes in Recycling & Remanufacturing (english language) - [1d Field work] Q12626[+]5
CHIM0695-2Modelling of chemical & energy processes (english language) Q12032-5
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] Q126-[+]5
GEOL0319-2(pas organisé en 2025-2026) Geological hazard and risk assessment (english language) Q2   5
From theory to field work - [2d Field work, 20h Projet]  205[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]  --[+] 
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] Q130-[+]5
GEOL1026-1Complement of geologyQ2   5
Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy  1818- 
Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology  88- 
GEOL1052-1Project in inverse modelling : from field to algorithms (english language) - [30h Projet, 4d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0021-7
Prospection géophysique
Q1540[+]5
[...] or any individual course from the non-chosen focus in block 1-
or from the courses of the list below relating to the theme "Urban and Environmental Engineering"
UEEN0007-1District Energy Systems (english language) - [8h Projet, 1d Field work] Q1168[+]3
UEEN0008-1Urban water systems (english language) - [12h Projet] Q11818[+]3
UEEN0002-1
Land rehabilitation in urban environments (english language) - [10h Laboratory work, 20h Projet, 2d Field work] Q12010[+]5
UEEN0004-1
Urban planning and transportation (english language) - [1d Field work] Q12626[+]5
UEEN0005-1Participatory Design at an Urban Scale (english language) - [20h Projet, 1d Field work] Q12010[+]3
UEEN0006-1
UEE Integrated Project (english language) - [100h Projet, 1d Field work] Q1-90[+]6
GEOG2053-1Introduction to Urban GIS Q12020-3

Focus courses

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GEOL0083-3Groundwater modelling (english language) - [24h Laboratory work, 24h Projet]
Corequisite
GEOL0013-5
Hydrogéologie
Q124-[+]5
GEOL1028-1Site investigation - [40d Projet, 40h Laboratory work, 5d Field work] Q25-[+]5
GEOL1046-1
Geothermal energy (english language) - [40h Projet, 1d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0083-3
Groundwater modelling
Q21815[+]5
GEOL0277-1
Groundwater quality and protection (english language) - [1d Field work, 35h Projet]
Corequisite
GEOL0013-5
Hydrogéologie
Q12020[+]5

Block 2

Core curriculum compulsory courses

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ATFE0011-1Master Thesis (including an introduction to research methodology) - [600h Projet]
Serge Brouyère, Collégialité
TA--[+]25
ASTG0017-1Internship TA---5
GEST3162-1Principles of management (english language) - [25h Projet] Q130-[+]5

Common core courses

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GCIV0185-7Linear numerical methods in Civil and Geological Engineering - [30h Projet] Q12230[+]5
GCIV0184-5Building Materials - [0,5d Field work, 12h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q23616[+]5
GEOL0029-4TectonicsQ1   5
Part A  3020- 
Field work - [2d Field work]  --[+] 
MECA0526-1High Temperature Processes in Recycling & Remanufacturing (english language) - [1d Field work] Q12626[+]5
CHIM0695-2Modelling of chemical & energy processes (english language) Q12032-5
GEOL0281-4
Environmental impact of industrial and mining activities - [1d Field work, 25h Laboratory work, 5h Projet] Q125-[+]5
GEOL1045-1
Economic and societal issues in mining and recycling (english language) - [30h Projet, 2d Field work] Q115-[+]5
GEOL1052-1Project in inverse modelling : from field to algorithms (english language) - [30h Projet, 4d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0021-7
Prospection géophysique
Q1540[+]5
[...] or any individual course from the non-chosen focus in block 2-
[...] In agreement with the Jury, the student may choose a maximum of 10 credits from the list of other Masters courses in the Faculty of Applied Sciences or ou du catalogue UNIC.-
or from the courses of the list below relating to the theme "Urban and Environmental Engineering"
UEEN0007-1District Energy Systems (english language) - [8h Projet, 1d Field work] Q1168[+]3
UEEN0008-1Urban water systems (english language) - [12h Projet] Q11818[+]3
UEEN0002-1
Land rehabilitation in urban environments (english language) - [10h Laboratory work, 20h Projet, 2d Field work] Q12010[+]5
UEEN0004-1
Urban planning and transportation (english language) - [1d Field work] Q12626[+]5
UEEN0005-1Participatory Design at an Urban Scale (english language) - [20h Projet, 1d Field work] Q12010[+]3
UEEN0006-1
UEE Integrated Project (english language) - [100h Projet, 1d Field work] Q1-90[+]6
GEOG2053-1Introduction to Urban GIS Q12020-3

Focus courses

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GEOL0313-1
Remediation of contaminated sites (english language) - [2d Field work, 40h Projet] Q12424[+]5
GCIV2058-1Environmental geotechnics (english language) - [1d Field work, 10h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] Q12010[+]5

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Bridging courses Master in mining engineering and geology

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional courses

Each student's programme will be determined by the board based on their prior academic background. If an applicant does not meet certain prerequisites, their programme may include up to 30 additional credits, mainly selected from the list below.

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] If an applicant does not meet certain prerequisites, their programme may include up to 30 additional course credits, mainly selected from the list below:-
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] Q23022[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mining engineering and geology

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional courses

Choose courses totalling 60 ECTS amongst :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] If an applicant does not meet certain prerequisites, their programme may include up to 60 additional course credits, mainly selected from the list below:-
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] Q23022[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mining and geological engineering (aimed at bachelors in geography)

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
The Bachelors in Geographic Sciences follows the normal Masters programme with the addition of the 44 credits below (Block 0).
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] Q22030[+]4
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] Q23022[+]5
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] Q130-[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mining and geological engineering (aimed at masters in engineering: bioengineering)

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional courses

The programme for the bachelor's degree in engineering sciences, bioengineering orientation, comprises 135 credits.

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] It is established by the chair of the examination board, by recognising the student¿s previously acquired competences and completing the programme with courses listed in the adjustment block below.-
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] Q23022[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mining and geological engineering (aimed at Bachelors in geology)

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional courses

The programme for the bachelor's degree in engineering sciences, bioengineering orientation, comprises 135 credits.

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] This programme is established by the chair of the board of examiners, based on the student¿s previously acquired competences among the courses in block 1 (analytical chemistry, sedimentary rocks and processes, etc.), and is completed with courses selected from the adjustment block listed below.-
MATH0006-3Introduction to numerical analysis (english language) Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] Q23022[+]5