It typically takes two years to complete a Master's degree. Metallurgical engineers are needed all over the world, graduates of our program experience a higher job placement percentage and larger starting salaries than they would in nearly any other undergraduate program. Our department has world renowned faculty in their respective fields whose teaching expertise supports a creative learning environment. Undergraduate research positions are also available to help prepare students for their future careers.<br><br>Faculty and students are typically engaged in the following general areas:<br>Mineral processing: fracture characteristics of particles, comminution, mathematical modeling of specific processes, fluid dynamics of specific operations, flotation, surface chemistry, and novel designs.<br>Hydrometallurgy: metal extraction, concentration, purification, electrodeposition, and corrosion.<br>Pyrometallurgy: thermodynamics, kinetics and modeling of high-temperature chemical processes.<br>Physical metallurgy: powder metallurgy, nondestructive metal failure detection, magnetic materials, rapid solidification.<br>Synthesis and processing of advanced inorganic materials: nanosized and nanostructured materials, magnetic materials.