BSc · Engineering
BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Western
Overview
BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering prepares you to prevent accidents, control workplace risks and reduce the environmental impact of industrial activity. The programme is particularly relevant to Ghana’s mining, oil and gas, construction and manufacturing sectors, where responsible operations and regulatory compliance are essential.
What you will study
You study occupational health and safety, environmental management, risk assessment, industrial hygiene, pollution control, waste management, process safety and environmental legislation. You also develop skills in safety audits, emergency planning, incident investigation, sustainability assessment and engineering design.
Career prospects
You can work as an environmental engineer, safety engineer, HSE officer, risk consultant, environmental inspector or sustainability specialist with mining companies, construction firms, oil and gas operators, factories and government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency. International employers in energy, mining, infrastructure and manufacturing also recruit professionals with these skills.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you are observant, responsible and genuinely concerned about people’s safety and the environment. Good judgement, communication, attention to detail and confidence enforcing standards are valuable.