BSc · Engineering
BSc Chemical Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Western
Overview
BSc Chemical Engineering trains you to transform raw materials into useful products through safe, efficient, and sustainable industrial processes. At the University of Mines and Technology, the programme is especially relevant to Ghana’s mining, minerals processing, oil and gas, cement, and manufacturing sectors, making it a strong choice if you enjoy applied science and industrial problem-solving.
What you will study
You study chemistry, mathematics, physics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, process control, and plant design. You also develop skills in minerals processing, process safety, environmental management, computer-aided modelling, and industrial operations.
Career prospects
You can work as a chemical engineer, process engineer, production engineer, quality control officer, or health, safety and environment officer in mining, cement, food processing, pharmaceuticals, petroleum, and manufacturing. Potential employers and sectors include AngloGold Ashanti, Newmont, Gold Fields, Ghana Cement, the petroleum industry, and international engineering and energy companies.
Who this programme may suit
You thrive if you enjoy chemistry, mathematics, laboratory work, and understanding how industrial systems operate. Careful, analytical, safety-conscious students who like solving practical production problems are well suited to this programme.