B-Tech in Welding and Metallurgical Engineering
Sunyani Technical University · Faculty of Engineering
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Sunyani Technical University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe B-Tech in Welding and Metallurgical Engineering at Sunyani Technical University is a degree programme under the Faculty of Engineering. It focuses on the science and practical skills of working with metals, from joining and cutting to testing and quality control. This is a good fit for students who prefer hands-on engineering and want to work in industries that build and maintain things.
What welding and metallurgical engineering covers
Welding and metallurgical engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with metals and the processes used to join and shape them. Programmes of this kind usually cover the properties of metals and alloys, welding methods such as arc and gas welding, metal testing and inspection, and how heating and cooling affect a metal's strength. You will also learn about safety standards and quality control, which matter in almost every industrial setting.
How hard it is to get a place
Admission to this programme is less competitive than for many other engineering degrees. Sunyani Technical University accepts students from General Science and Technical Studies backgrounds in SHS. If you have passed the required WASSCE subjects, you can realistically apply. The exact grades needed are published by the university, so check your results against those requirements.
Where this qualification can take you
Graduates of welding and metallurgical engineering typically find work in manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, mining, and transport. Common roles include welding engineer, metallurgical technician, quality control inspector, and fabrication supervisor. The practical nature of the degree also means many graduates go on to run their own workshops or work as independent contractors.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
- Technical Studies
Aggregate needed
Sunyani Technical University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Welding engineer
- Metallurgical technician
- Quality control inspector
- Fabrication supervisor
- Materials engineer
- Welding inspector