About the course

Missouri S&T?s PhD degree in explosives engineering prepares students for careers in academia, consulting and industry by providing them the opportunity to conduct novel research in energetic materials (including explosives) and related areas. You will be mentored by leading experts in explosives engineering and work with unique research facilities.

　　The explosives engineering program in the department of mining & explosives engineering offers the master of science (M.S.) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees and a minor and certificate in explosives engineering for students with bachelor?s degrees in engineering, science or technology. It also offers an explosives technology certificate and master of science (MS) for those with other bachelor's degrees. Due to the age profile of the explosives industry and attrition of personnel, as well as the rapid change in technology within this field, there is an immediate and growing need for highly trained explosives professionals in both the civilian explosive, mining and civil excavating fields and government and the defense industry. Employers are looking for engineers and scientists with sophisticated skills in the integration of explosives technology into complex systems in a wide range of applications. Employers are also seeking M.S. and Ph.D. graduates because they can move quickly into managerial positions.

　　Continue your education in an exciting and growing field.

　　Explosives engineers can choose from a variety of exciting careers, including research and development, testing, safety, production, field technical service, marketing, and teaching. Explosives engineers work for national laboratories, universities, companies that develop and supply personal protective equipment, defense contractors, blasting & explosives companies, heavy civil construction companies, and many more.

　　Career Paths

　　Researchers (both government and private companies), Technical services engineers with explosives and blasting companies

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Rolla
Summer (June), 2024	Rolla
Fall (August), 2024	Rolla
Spring (January), 2025	Rolla
Summer (June), 2025	Rolla
Fall (August), 2025	Rolla
Spring (January), 2026	Rolla
Summer (June), 2026	Rolla

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Missouri University of Science and Technology

Admission is normally awarded to those students who have a BS in engineering, technology or a physical science and are ranked in the upper third of their baccalaureate graduating class or who have performed successfully at the graduate level.

　　The PhD program has a direct route from the BS degree if the applicant has a GPA of 3.5 or above. Otherwise the Masters must be

　　successfully completed first.

　　IELTS - 6.5

　　TOEFL - 88

　　MS to PhD: 3.0

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Missouri University of Science and Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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