- Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department.
- Designed to provide advanced specialised training for earth science graduates, leading to excellent employment opportunities in the extractive industry.
- Attain a comprehensive understanding of the role of a geoscientist working in the mining industry, and learn new skills including geological and geotechnical mapping, mineral exploration, ore microscopy, and ore deposit modelling.
- Gain knowledge in minera...
<br/>- Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department.<br/><br/><br/>- Designed to provide advanced specialised training for earth science graduates, leading to excellent employment opportunities in the extractive industry.<br/><br/><br/>- Attain a comprehensive understanding of the role of a geoscientist working in the mining industry, and learn new skills including geological and geotechnical mapping, mineral exploration, ore microscopy, and ore deposit modelling.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain knowledge in mineral resource estimation and grade control, mineral extraction and management, and the environmental impact of mining.<br/><br/><br/>- Undertake individual research projects throughout the summer period, often as industrial placements with a mining/exploration company.<br/><br/><br/>- Progress into careers in the national and international exploration and mining sectors, and gain transferable skills used in the broader geotechnical, site investigation and environmental industries.<br/><br/><br/>To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
E84
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