BSc. Materials 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 qualifyMaterials engineering deals with choosing, testing, and improving the materials used in everyday products and industrial processes. This degree at KNUST's Obuasi Campus is part of the Engineering and Technology field and is competitive to get into. If you have strong SHS results from Business, General Science, or Home Economics, this programme may be worth considering.
What materials engineering programmes cover
Programmes of this kind usually start with the basics of chemistry, physics, and mathematics, then build towards understanding how metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites behave under different conditions. You learn how materials are manufactured, tested, and selected for uses ranging from smartphone screens to aircraft parts. The skills you build include problem-solving, laboratory testing, and attention to detail, which are useful across many industries.
How hard it is to get a place
Places on this programme are competitive. That means you need a strong WASSCE result to be considered. KNUST's Obuasi Campus accepts applications from SHS students with Business, General Science, or Home Economics backgrounds. Because entry is competitive, you should compare your grades with the university's published requirements to see if you are eligible.
What you can do after graduation
Most materials engineering graduates go into manufacturing, construction, energy, or electronics. Common roles include materials testing, quality control, and process improvement in factories and labs. Some graduates continue to postgraduate study or research, while others move into management or technical sales.
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. Materials Engineering at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Manufacturing engineer
- Quality control analyst
- Materials scientist
- Process engineer
- Product development engineer