Introduction

The Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering programme has been designed to equip graduates with requisite knowledge and skill in metallurgy and materials engineering, provide them with firm grounding complemented by laboratory and industrial experience on appropriate concepts and principles through rigorous training in modern science and technology applicable to material structure, processing and properties so that graduates can fit and function properly in the global metallurgy and materials related positions in government, industry, and academia and promote excellence wherever they find themselves. 

Objectives of the programme

The objectives are to: 

  1. To teach the theoretical concepts related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  
  2. To train students to acquire critical and analytical skills related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  
  3. To teach students the professional and ethical principles related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering 
  4. To develop capacities in the handling of Research related to Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  
  5. To provide avenues for further education for diploma students in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering  

 Entry Requirements for Graduation

The qualifications for admissions into the programme are as follows: 

A.    SSSCE 

Candidates should have Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A-D) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 24 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 

B.    WASSCE 

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects:  Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) credit passes (A1-C6) in any of the following elective subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, Technical Drawing, 
Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics, Applied Electricity, Welding and fabrication and any other relevant related courses with aggregate 36 or better. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 

C.    A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS 

Five (5) credit passes at O’Level including English and Mathematics, plus, two (2) Credit passes at ‘A’ Level in the following courses: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such candidates will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 

D.    TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICANTS 

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme. 

E.    HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HOLDERS 

  1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma in Mechanical  Engineering (Minimum of Second Class Lower) and  
  2. They will be admitted in year three (3), Level 300, of the programme 

 
F. MATURE APPLICANTS 

Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five 
(5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.   

G. MVT 3, MET 3 AND REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING PART 3 TECHNICIANS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS 

  1. Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and 
  2. Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %. The bridging courses are shown in Table 1.  
  3. hey will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme. 

 H. DIPLOMA OR TERTIARY DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING HOLDERS 

  1. Applicants must have graduated with a good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering will be admitted in year two (2), Level 200, of the programme 
  2. Applicants who have graduated with good Diploma or Tertiary diploma in Mechanical Engineering and have undergone a one (1) month bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50 %, will be admitted in year three (3) of the programme. 

I. PRE-ENGINEERING GRADUATES 

  1. Applicants must have graduated in KsTU Pre-engineering programme and pass all the courses with an average score of at least 50 %, and  
  2. They will be admitted in year one (1) of the programme 

 J. FOREIGN OR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

Foreign Applicants: Academic records of foreign applicants with the requisite qualification will be referred to GTEC for the determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement. 

Employment Opportunities for Graduates

After graduation the students/trainees would have excellent job opportunities in the following areas:

  1. Educational institutions
  2. Metallurgy industries e.g., steel industries, aluminium industries
  3. Materials industries e.g., polymer and ceramic industries. 
  4. Foundry industries  
  5. Mining Industries 
  6. All other areas where metallurgy and materials are used or serviced 

Course Structure

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

FETE   153 

Digital and Information Literacy

2

1

2

Mandatory

2

COS   155

Communication Skills I

2

0

2

Mandatory

3

EEE   153

Electrical Engineering

2

0

2

Core

4

MATH 151

Functions and Calculus

2

0

2

Core

5

MECH 161

Mechanics of Machines I

2

2

3

Core

6

MECH 163

Strength of Materials I

2

2

3

Core

7

MECH 181

Workshop Processes & Practice I

2

2

3

Core

8

MECH  191

Engineering Drawing I

2

2

3

Core

9

BMME 167

Metallurgy and Materials

Engineering Research/Project I

0

3

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

16

12

21

 

 YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO 

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

AFS   150

African Studies

2

0

2

Mandatory

2

FETE   154

Basic Programming

2

1

2

Mandatory

3

COS  156

Communication Skills   II

2

0

2

Mandatory

4

MATH 152

Algebra and Matrices

2

0

2

Core

5

MECH 162

Mechanics of Machines II

2

2

3

Core

6

MECH 164

Strength of Materials II

2

2

3

Core

7

MECH 182

Workshop Processes & Practice II

2

2

3

Core

8

MECH 192

Engineering Drawing II

2

2

3

Core

9

BMME 168

Metallurgy and Materials

Engineering Research/Project II

0

3

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

16

12

21

 

 YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

FETE 263

Entreprenuership 

2

0

2

Mandatory

2

MATH 251

Differential Equations

2

0

2

Core

3

MECH 271

Mechanics of Fluids   I

2

2

3

Core

4

MECH 273

Thermodynamics   I

2

2

3

Core

5

MECH 293

Computer Design Applications I

1

2

2

Practical training

6

MECH 297

Instrumentation & Control

2

1

2

Core

7

BMME  269

Principles of Material Science I

2

1

2

Core

8

BMME 281

Physical Metallurgy I

2

0

2

 

9

BMME 267

Metallurgy and Materials

Engineering Research/Project III

0

3

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

15

11

19

 

 YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

FETE 264

Business Incubation

2

0

2

Mandatory

2

MATH 252

Probability and Statistics

2

0

2

Core

3

MECH 272

Mechanics of Fluids II

2

2

3

Core

4

MECH 274

Thermodynamics II

2

2

3

Core

5

MECH 284

Heat Transfer

2

2

3

Core

6

MECH 294

Computer Design Applications

II

1

2

2

Practical Training

7

BMME  280

Principles of Materials Science

II

2

0

2

Core

8

FETE 258

Research Methods for Engineers

2

0

2

Mandatory

9

BMME 268

Metallurgy and Materials

Engineering Research/Project IV

0

3

1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

15

11

20

 

  YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

SN.

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

MECH 397

Design of Machine Elements I

2

2

3

Core

2

BMME 365

Manufacturing Processes

2

1

2

Core

3

BMME 369

Materials Thermodynamics and Kinetics

2

0

2

Core

4

BMME  371

Introduction to Mineral Processing 

2

1

2

Core

5

BMME 373

Polymer and Composite Technology

I

2

0

2

Core

6

BMME 375

Engineering Ceramics I

2

2

3

Core

7

BMME 381

Physical Metallurgy II

2

0

2

Core

8

BMME 383

Foundry Technology 1

2

2

3

Core

9

BMME 367

Metallurgy and Materials

Engineering Research/Project V

0

3

   1

CBT

 

 

TOTAL

16

 

11

  20

 

 YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO

SERIAL

No.

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T       P        C

COMPONENT

1

MECH 398

In-Plant Training – 6 months

0        30   15

Practical training, industrial attachment, intenship

 

 

TOTAL

0        30    15      

 

 YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

MECH 497

Design of Machine Elements II

2

2

3

Core 

2

MECH 499

Final Project Work I

0

6

3 

Practical training /

Research

3

BMME 463

Extractive Metallurgy 

2

2

3

Core

4

BMME 471

Engineering Alloys 

3

1

3

Core

5 

BMME 473

Polymer and Composite

Materials II

2

2

3

Core

6

BMME 483

Foundry Technology II

2

2

3

Core

7

FETE 453

Technical Communication

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

 

TOTAL

13

15

20

             

 

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO

SN

COURSE CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

COMPONENT

1

MECH 498

Final Project Work II

0

6

3

Practical training / Research

2

MME 462

Corrosion and Protection of Materials

2

2

3

Core

3

MME 464

Law of Contract and Tort

2

0

2

Core

4

MME 466

Materials Waste Treatment and Recycling

2

0

2

Core

5

MME  468

Transport Phenomena in Materials

2

2

3

Core

6

MME 476

Engineering Ceramics II

2

1

2

Core

7

FETE 454

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

 

TOTAL

12

11

17

 

 

Programme Category
Degree Programmes
Porgramme Duration
Four Years
Programme Session
Regular / Evening / Weekend
Department
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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