Bioenergy

The University of Mines and Technology offers a Certificate in Bioenergy under its Faculty of Engineering. This is a short, practical programme for SHS leavers interested in how biological materials can be turned into usable energy. Classes are held on weekends only, making it a flexible option for those with other weekday commitments.

What a bioenergy certificate covers

Programmes of this kind usually introduce the science and technology of turning biological materials into energy. You learn about biomass, biogas, liquid biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel, and the processes that convert them into heat, electricity, or fuel. The field builds practical skills in energy conversion, sustainability, and basic engineering analysis, so most graduates go on to work in renewable energy projects, environmental monitoring, or energy advisory roles.

Who can apply

This certificate is open to SHS leavers from General Science and Technical Studies backgrounds. Because it is a less competitive programme, a student with a solid WASSCE pass in the required science or technical subjects has a reasonable chance of a place. As always, you should confirm that your own grades meet the specific subject requirements.

Classes are held on weekends

A distinctive feature of this programme is that it runs only on Saturdays and Sundays. This makes it possible to study while working or doing other weekday commitments. The weekend structure is a published part of the programme, so you can plan around it.