Metallurgical Engineering BS

at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Metallurgical engineering is the study of metals and how metals can be safely transformed into products that benefit humanity such as surgical implants, computer chips, cars, materials for space exploration, and more.Metallurgical engineers conduct testing to ensure the safety of materials, develop sustainable materials and processes for recycling existing materials, investigate material failures, and create testing procedures to ensure materials can withstand extreme environments.As a metallurgical engineering major at South Dakota Mines, you will be part of one of the only metallurgical engineering programs in the country. We offer a unique and “true” metallurgical engineering program with an emphasis on processing and engineering. You will learn in a project-based environment, enjoying labs to get hands-on experience in the field.