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Mining Engineering Overview - Preparation - Day In The Life -
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Preparation
A bachelor's degree from an accredited engineering program is required to become a mining or geological engineer, including a mining safety engineer. Requirements for licensure vary by state but most states require applicants to pass two exam. Beyond mining engineering or geological engineering, a related degree, such as civil or environmental engineering or geoscience, may be acceptable for some positions in mining or geological engineering.

Admission Requirements
Admissions requirements for undergraduate engineering schools include a solid background in mathematics (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus) and science (biology, chemistry, and physics), and courses in English, social studies, humanities, and computer and information technology.

Co-ops
Internships and Coops provide students with a great opportunity to gain real-world experience while still in school. Many universities offer co-op and internship programs for students studying Mining Engineering.  This provides students with first hand experience in the industry and the opportunity to contribute to a real-world program or project. Click here for more information.

Courses of Study
Bachelor's degree programs in engineering typically are designed to last 4 years, but many students find that it takes between 4 and 5 years to complete their studies. In a typical 4-year college curriculum, the first 2 years are spent studying mathematics, basic sciences, introductory engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Mining engineering students may also take courses such as Introduction to Mining Safety, Structural Geology, and Geology for Engineers during these years. In the last 2 years, a mining engineering program might include courses in Material Handling in Mines, Physical Mineralogy and Petrology, Surface Mining Methods and Equipment, Principles of Explosives Engineering, Mine Management, and Environmental Aspects of Mining.

Accredited Programs
Those interested in a career in Mining Engineering should consider reviewing engineering programs that are accredited by  ABET, Inc.


Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

 

 


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