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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

 

                  (a)        SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS 

SSSCE/WASSCE holders must have passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) in the following three core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science, plus credit passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) in three science-based elective subjects. 

 

                  (b)       GCE - 'A' LEVELS 

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade E or better) at GCE ‘A’ Level including Mathematics and any two from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, and either Physics or Biology. In addition, the applicant must have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and an Arts subject. 

 

                  (c)        TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS 

Candidates with passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, plus Chemistry and any two (2) relevant trade courses such as refrigeration and air-conditioning, plumbing and gas fitting, Industrial Maintenance, Foundry, etc. 

 

                  (d)       MATURE APPLICANTS 

Mature applicants must: 

  1. be at least twenty-five (25) years old (A birth/Baptismal certificate is required) 

  2. have at least three years of working experience in industry. 

  3. pass written aptitude test (English Language, and Mathematics,). 

 

                  (e)        FOREIGN APPLICANTS 

Prospective students who have completed second-cycle education in other jurisdictions may be allowed to join the programme after assessment of their grades by the Department. 

 

LIST OF COURSES 

 

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE 

S/N 

Code  

Course Title 

AFS 111 

African Studies 

COS 111 

Communication Skills 

DMAT 111 

Algebra and Trigonometry 

DHE 111 

Information and Communication Technology 

DHE 113 

General Chemistry I 

DHE 115 

Chemical Engineering Drawing 

DHE 117 

Introduction to Chemical Engineering and Sustainability 

DHE 119 

Chemistry Laboratory I 

 

 

TOTAL 

15 

19 

 

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO 

S/N  

Code  

Course Title 

DMAT 102 

Calculus 

DHE 102 

General Chemistry II 

DHE 104 

Basic Mechanics 

DHE 106 

Chemical Process Calculations I 

DHE 108 

Introductory Fluid Transfer and Applications 

DHE 120 

Product Design & Development 

DHE 122 

Chemistry Laboratory II 

DHE 124 

Computer       Programming       and        Artificial  

Intelligence 

 

 

TOTAL  

17

8 

21

 

 

 

 

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE 

S/N 

Code  

Course Title 

1 

DMAT 211 

Differential Equations 

DHE 211 

Chemical Process Calculations II 

DHE 213 

Introductory Heat Transfer and Applications 

DHE 215 

Engineering Thermodynamics 

DHE 217 

Mechanical Separation Processes 

DHE 219 

Basic Instrumentation and Process Control  

DHE 221 

Unit Operations Laboratory 

DHE 223 

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking 

DHE 225 

Industrial Attachment/Field Trip 

 

 

TOTAL 

16 

12 

21 

 

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO 

S/N 

Code  

Course Title 

DHE 202 

Introductory Mass Transfer and Applications 

DHE 204 

Process Plant Safety and Pollution Control 

DHE 206 

Basic Process Equipment Design 

DHE 208 

Chemical Reaction Engineering 

DHE 212 

Technical Communication 

DHE 214 

Process Plant and Equipment Design Project 

DHE 2XX 

Elective 

 

Total 

 

14 

10 

19 

 

Electives 

 

  1. DHE 226  Food Processing Technology 

  2. DHE 228  Soap & Detergents Manufacturing Technology 

  3. DHE 220  Municipal Solid Waste Treatment and Processing iv. DHE 232  Membrane Technology 

  4. DHE 230  Mineral Processing Technology 

  5. DHE 226  Pharmaceuticals Processing Technology 

 

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