BSc · Engineering
BSc Water and Sanitation Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Eastern
Overview
You will learn to provide safe water, effective sanitation and environmentally responsible wastewater services for growing communities. The programme addresses major Ghanaian needs such as urban expansion, flooding, pollution, public health and unequal access to reliable water and sanitation infrastructure.
What you will study
You study fluid mechanics, hydrology, water supply systems, water and wastewater treatment, hydraulics, sanitation technologies, drainage, solid waste management and environmental engineering. You also develop skills in laboratory analysis, infrastructure design, environmental assessment, public-health protection, construction supervision and community-based project planning.
Career prospects
You can work as a water and sanitation engineer, water-quality officer, wastewater-treatment engineer, drainage engineer, environmental consultant or public-health infrastructure project officer. Employers include Ghana Water Company Limited, metropolitan and municipal assemblies, construction firms, consulting practices, NGOs, mining companies and international development agencies.
Who this programme may suit
You are a strong fit if you care about public health, the environment and practical solutions to community problems. You need sound mathematics and science skills, patience for field and laboratory work, and the ability to collaborate with communities and professionals.