Diploma in General Drilling
University of Mines and Technology · Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Mines and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Diploma in General Drilling at the University of Mines and Technology is a practical engineering programme that prepares you for hands-on work in drilling operations. It suits students who enjoy working with equipment and solving real-world problems. Entry is less competitive than many engineering courses, making it an accessible route into this field.
What general drilling covers
Programmes of this kind give you an understanding of drilling methods, equipment operation, and site safety. You learn how to plan and carry out drilling jobs for mining, water supply, and construction. The work builds practical skills in machine handling, problem-solving, and teamwork.
How hard it is to get a place
The University of Mines and Technology asks for credits in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Geography. Admission is less competitive than many other engineering programmes, so if you meet those subject credits, you have a realistic chance of a place. Students with a General Science, Technical Studies, or Visual Arts background are among those this college admits.
What you can do afterwards
Most graduates go on to work as drilling operators, site supervisors, or exploration technicians in mining and construction companies. The qualification also provides a base for further study in engineering or geoscience.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Credits in any 3 of: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography.
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Technical Studies
- Visual Arts
Aggregate needed
University of Mines and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Drilling operator
- Site supervisor
- Exploration technician
- Water well driller