BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering

Environmental and safety engineering combines engineering, science, and management to protect people and the natural environment. This BSc programme at the University of Mines and Technology prepares you to identify hazards, control risks, and help industries operate responsibly. It suits students who are alert, practical, and interested in how work gets done safely.

Protecting people and the environment

Programmes of this kind usually cover how to identify and manage risks in industrial settings such as mines, factories, construction sites, and energy plants. You learn about occupational health and safety, environmental impact assessment, pollution control, waste management, and emergency response. The work builds practical skills in observing hazards, writing reports, and communicating with workers and managers to prevent accidents and reduce harm to the environment.

How competitive is entry and what do you need

Admission to this programme is less competitive than to many other engineering programmes, but you still need to meet the subject requirements. The university requires credits in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Geography, so you should have a solid foundation in at least two science subjects and one maths or geography. Students from General Science, Technical Studies, and Visual Arts backgrounds are eligible to apply. As with all courses, your exact chances depend on your WASSCE grades, so check whether your results match the published requirements.