BSc · Engineering
BSc Mineral Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Western
Overview
BSc Mineral Engineering prepares you to recover valuable minerals from ore efficiently, safely and responsibly. It is important in Ghana, where mining contributes significantly to employment, exports and industrial development, and it offers opportunities to improve mineral recovery while reducing waste and environmental harm.
What you will study
You study mineralogy, geology, rock and mineral identification, comminution, screening, gravity separation, flotation, hydrometallurgy, process design and mineral economics. Laboratory work and field training build your skills in sampling, data analysis, plant operation, process control, safety and environmental management.
Career prospects
You can become a mineral processing engineer, plant metallurgist, process engineer, technical services engineer, quality control officer or mineral operations supervisor. Career opportunities include large-scale and small-scale mining, mineral-processing plants, laboratories, government agencies, equipment suppliers and consulting firms in Ghana and abroad.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you enjoy chemistry, geology, mathematics and practical industrial problem-solving. You should be comfortable with laboratory work, field environments, data and the responsibility of improving safety and resource efficiency.