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Diploma in Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus, Canada

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CAD 22840

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 154 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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86

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The curriculum is current, practical, intensive and broad-based. In the first year students receive training in basic science, math and communications as well as geology, mining methods, blasting, surveying and computer applications. In the second year the emphasis is on mining and the engineering and science skills required for the mining industry. The highlights of the second year include: a week of mine tours, a week’s exploration field school and completion of a mining project report.

The program is well supported by industry. This support exists through our advisory committee and through companies that hire our students for summer and graduate job opportunities.

Mine tours and field trips from one afternoon to seven days are an integral part of the program and reinforce knowledge gained in the classroom and laboratory. Most of the costs are covered by the program and endowment funds. Each year in March the department organizes a multi-day geology and mine tour.

Guest lectures, professional associations and attendance at conventions also provide opportunities for the students to interface with the mining industry.

Keys to success
Most students find the Mineral Exploration and Mining Technology program to be demanding and that it requires a lot of hard work. However, the program is also enjoyable and rewarding. We find that students who attend all their classes, work hard, complete assignments on time, and have a good, positive attitude toward the program and industry are the most successful.

Some of the keys to student success are:

  • An interest in science and engineering
  • Well-developed study habits
  • Attendance at all classes
  • Work hard from the beginning
  • A keen interest and positive attitude
  • Participation in classes and industry activities
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 86 - With no score less than - 20
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60.0  Minimum Listening - 60.0  Minimum Reading - 60.0  Minimum Writing - 60.0  Minimum Speaking - 60.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent
    • Physics 11 (67%)
    • Chemistry 11 (67%)
    • Math: Pre-Calculus 12 (67%) 

6.5 IELTS Score
86 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

22840

Tuition Fee
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CAD 154 Waived

Application Fee
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12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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