BSc. Geological Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · Obuasi Campus
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis undergraduate programme trains you in the science of the earth and the engineering used to build on it and extract from it safely. Based at KNUST's Obuasi Campus, it is a competitive course for students who want to combine geology with practical problem-solving.
What geological engineering programmes cover
Programmes of this kind usually cover rock and soil behaviour, groundwater flow, and the stability of slopes and foundations. You develop practical skills in field mapping, geophysical surveys, and interpreting geological data for engineering design. The field also touches on mineral exploration, so you learn how to assess whether a deposit can be extracted safely.
How hard it is to get a place
Entry to this programme at KNUST's Obuasi Campus is competitive. The same programme at KNUST's main campus is highly competitive, while at the University of Mines and Technology it is less competitive. The Obuasi Campus accepts applications from Business, General Science, and Home Economics SHS backgrounds, so your first step is to confirm that your grades meet the programme's requirements.
Where geological engineers work
Most graduates go into mining and mineral exploration, where they help find new deposits and design safe, efficient mines. Others work in groundwater supply and protection, geotechnical consultancy for roads and buildings, or environmental impact assessment. Some enter petroleum engineering or continue to postgraduate study.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Business
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc. Geological Engineering at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Mining engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Hydrogeologist
- Exploration geologist
- Environmental consultant