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Overview
It is this significant field experience and wide breadth of expertise that sets geological engineering graduates apart from other engineering fields, and is a large contributor to why our program has such a high placement rate (99% over the past 5 years).
What does a geological engineer do?
As a graduate of the Geological Engineering program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, you might work in the areas of groundwater, environmental site planning and natural hazards, geomechanics and geotechnics, and fuels or minerals.
Job duties of a geological engineer might include:
- Assessing the quality of rock, soil, water and other site conditions
- Completing site analyses and foundation designs
- Assisting in the design of structures
- Conducting lab analyses of earth materials
- Assisting in the design of safe and efficient mines
- Delineating and extracting energy resources
- Modeling and protecting groundwater and surface water resources
- Mitigating against geologic hazards
- Providing solutions to problems related to land reclamation, water and air pollution, and sustainability
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Geology, Geological Engineering and Mining Engineering
- Chemistry
- Calculus
- English Composition
- Physics
- CADD
- Geology for Engineers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
No deadline for admission. However, all international applicants should submit their documents at least three months prior to the start of the semester.
Language
English
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 68
Credits
120 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Geology General Engineering & Technology View 666 other Bachelors in Geology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
TOEFL® IBT 68
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application and the State of South Dakota application fee of $20.00.
- Academic credentials (translated into English). This includes high school transcripts and transcripts from ALL post-secondary institutions attended.
- English proficiency
- SAT or ACT scores - Math sub-scores should be a minimum of 520 on the SAT or 20 on the ACT. If the SAT or ACT is not readily available in your country, alternatives will be considered.
- Evaluation of academic credentials may be required- Check with the Ivanhoe International Center first before sending documents.
Tuition Fee
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International
14860 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14860 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
14860 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14860 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
10440 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10440 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Rapid City
860 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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