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2025-2026 / Master

MSc. in Geological and Mining Engineering focus in mineral resources and recycling

120 crédits

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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

B1
30Cr
B2
35Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
CHIM9284-2Analytical chemistry I - Chemical analysis methods, Theory B1Q126--2
CHIM0740-2Analytical chemistry II - Physicochemical techniques of analysis, Part A
Corequisite
CHIM9284-2
Chimie analytique I - Méthodes chimiques d'analyse
B1Q21030-3
GEOL0324-2SedimentologyB1Q1   2
Theory   30-- 
Laboratory - [4h Laboratory work]   --[+] 
GEOL0284-1Geology of Wallonia - [6d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0324-2
Sédimentologie
B1Q220-[+]3
GEOL1051-1Geological imaging and remote sensing (english language) - [30h Projet] B1Q22626[+]5
GCIV0045-4Rock mechanics, tunnels, rock slopes, rock foundations - [1d Field work, 50h Projet]
Corequisite
GCIV0603-2
Géotechnique et infrastructures
B1Q2204[+]5
GEOL0097-2Geostatistics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL0286-2Geological mappingB1Q2   5
From theory to fieldwork - [2d Field work]   520[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]   --[+] 
ATFE0011-1Master Thesis (including an introduction to research methodology) - [600h Projet]
Serge Brouyère, Collégialité
B2TA--[+]25
ASTG0017-1Internship B2TA---5
GEST3162-1Principles of management (english language) - [25h Projet] B2Q130-[+]5

Common core courses

B1
10Cr
B2
15Cr

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
10Cr
B2
15Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

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
GEOL0029-4Tectonics-Q1   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] B1Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B1Q126-[+]5
GEOL0319-2(pas organisé en 2025-2026) Geological hazard and risk assessment (english language) B1Q2   5
From theory to field work - [2d Field work, 20h Projet]   205[+] 
Project - [20h Projet]   --[+] 
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] B1Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B1Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B1Q130-[+]5
GEOL1026-1Complement of geologyB1Q2   5
Part 1 : Elements of mineralogy   1818- 
Part 2 : Elements of magmatic and metamorphic petrology   88- 
GEOL0281-4
Environmental impact of industrial and mining activities - [1d Field work, 25h Laboratory work, 5h Projet] B2Q125-[+]5
GEOL1045-1
Economic and societal issues in mining and recycling (english language) - [30h Projet, 2d Field work] B2Q115-[+]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 1-
[...] 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

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GEOL0289-1Analytic mineralogy (english language) - [15h Laboratory work]
Corequisite
GEOL0312-1
Process mineralogy
B1Q23015[+]5
GEOL0315-1
Solid Waste and by products processing (english language) - [20h Laboratory work, 7h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B1Q120-[+]5
GEOL0237-2
Exploitation of mineral deposits (english language) - [2d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources
B1Q12515[+]5
GEOL0312-1Process mineralogy (english language) - [25h Laboratory work, 15h Projet] B1Q125-[+]5
GEOL1043-1
Extractive metallurgy (english language) - [1d Field work]
Corequisite
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics
B2Q13020[+]5
GEOL1044-1
Raw Materials in a Circular Economy (english language) - [1d Field work] B2Q12626[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mining engineering and geology

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Optional courses

B0
30Cr

Each student's programme will be determined by the board based on their prior academic background.

B0
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] 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) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] B0Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5

Bridging courses Master in mining engineering and geology

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional courses

B0
60Cr

Each student's programme will be determined by the board based on their prior academic background.

B0
60Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] 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) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] B0Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5

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

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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) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] B0Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5

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

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Optional courses

B0
15Cr

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

B0
15Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] 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) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] B0Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5

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

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional courses

B0
15Cr

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

B0
15Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
[...] 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) B0Q12020-5
MECA0001-2Mechanics of materials - [2h Laboratory work, 12h Projet] B0Q12725[+]5
MECA0011-2Fluid Mechanics : Basics - [25h Projet] B0Q22030[+]4
GEOL0021-7Geophysical prospecting - [5d Field work, 20h Projet] B0Q22620[+]5
GEOL0020-7
Mineral resources (english language) - [1d Field work, 26h Laboratory work, 32h Projet] B0Q126-[+]5
GEOL0013-5Hydrogeology - [1d Field work, 10h Projet] B0Q12420[+]5
GCIV0603-2Geotechnics and infrastructure - [1d Field work, 2h Laboratory work] B0Q22626[+]5
GEOL0314-1
Mineral processing I - basics (english language) - [30h Laboratory work, 10h Projet, 1,5d Field work] B0Q130-[+]5
GEOL0001-1
Geology and Engineering geology - [2d Field work] B0Q23022[+]5