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College Diploma in Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology

2 Years On Campus Diploma Program

British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby

Program Overview

The Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology program focuses on geology, mining methods, exploration technology, surveying, and computer applications for mining operations and mineral explorations. Students learn hands-on science and engineering skills, and complete an industry-standard report during the second year of the full-time program.

Program Key Stats

$20000 (Annual cost)



43 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Letters of reference, Two years of education in English in an English-speaking country: English 12 (50%) or Communications 12 (67%) or 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences, Math (One of the following- Principles of Mathematics 11 (60%) or BCIT Math Trades Pre-entry Test), IELTS/TOEFL/PTE Scores

Career Options

  • Jobs are located at mine sites
  • in remote exploration camps
  • in offices and labs
  • Jobs include working in the engineering
  • geology
  • surveying
  • blasting
  • environmental
  • mineral processing or management departments at mines
  • with geology crews in exploration
  • with engineering consulting companies
  • and at assay labs
  • Additionally
  • there
  • are positions in technical sales and support with companies such as mining-related computer software developers
  • and blasting and equipment manufacturers

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