{"id":911,"date":"2026-06-02T14:03:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/gses\/?p=911"},"modified":"2026-06-03T09:44:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:44:14","slug":"meet-our-graduates-rachel-geologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/gses\/2026\/06\/02\/meet-our-graduates-rachel-geologist\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our Graduates: Rachel, Geologist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rachel White, MSc Exploration & Mining Geology<\/a> (2025)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geologist with the Geoscience Regulation Office, part of the Irish Government’s Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following my BSc, I worked as an Engineering Geologist for two years, I always knew that I wanted to work in the mineral exploration industry and was looking for ways to make the transition. Pursuing a postgraduate degree felt like the natural move to gain relevant skills and knowledge within the industry I really wanted to work in. I was incredibly fortunate to receive a George Moore Scholarship<\/a>, which allowed me to study and MSc anywhere in the world! <\/p>\n\n\n

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The Camborne School of Mines<\/a> has a fantastic reputation for its geology courses, and the MSc programme in Exploration and Mining Geology<\/a> covered everything I wanted to learn and more. As an avid SCUBA diver and surfer, it was the cherry on top that the course is taught at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus<\/a>, on the doorstep of all the natural beauty Cornwall has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favourite thing about the course was the amount I learnt. Whilst there were definitely some late nights and deadline stresses, I really believe that everything I learnt has made me a better, more well-equipped geologist. It made for an intense, yet incredibly rewarding year. Living in Cornwall provided balance, as student life in Penryn\/Falmouth is unmatched. There’s so much going on in the area, from beach barbeques to late night music gigs, I had the time of my life studying an MSc. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Rachel on the MSc field course in Rwanda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Since my finishing my masters, I’ve been working as a Geologist in the Geoscience Regulation Office. I am involved in the licensing, compliance and enforcement of mineral exploration and mining in Ireland. I enjoy how varied my work is. Every week I’m working on a different mineral deposit of exploration technique which keeps things interesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The technical knowledge I gained from my MSc has been invaluable to my current role. We were exposed to a wide range of skills such as geochemistry, geophysics, advanced GIS analytical techniques, resource modelling as well as critical evaluation of exploration and mining tenements – all of which I draw upon in my day to day work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would encourage current and future students to enjoy their time whilst undertaking a postgraduate degree. The study and workload can feel like a lot at times, so taking breaks and exploring all of the extracurricular activities that the University of Exeter has to offer will help you relish everything an MSc programme provides. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachel White, MSc Exploration and Mining Geology<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rachel studied within the University of Exeter\u2019s\u00a0Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability<\/a>, which brings together experts from across the spectrum of earth and life sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences and business. Our programmes are all designed with a focus on developing solutions to global challenges and creating a better future for our planet and its people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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