BSc. Metallurgical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Engineering
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 qualifyMetallurgical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with metals – from extracting them from ores to shaping them into useful products. This degree at KNUST sits within the College of Engineering and prepares students for careers in mining, manufacturing, and materials development.
What metallurgical engineering is about
Programmes of this kind typically begin with the chemistry and physics of metals, then move into topics like mineral processing, metal extraction (pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy), alloying, and heat treatment. You build practical skills in lab testing, quality control, and process design. Graduates understand how to turn raw ores into metals and alloys that meet the needs of industry.
How competitive is entry?
Entry into metallurgical engineering at KNUST is competitive. The programme welcomes students from Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds, so if you took one of these at SHS you can apply. The same programme at Sunyani Technical University is less competitive, which may be worth considering if you want to weigh your options. Check the published entry requirements against your own grades.
Where metallurgical engineers work
Most metallurgical engineers go into industries that use or produce metals: mining companies, steel mills, aluminium smelters, foundries, and manufacturing plants. Others work in laboratories, doing quality analysis or research into new materials. Some move into project management, sales of industrial equipment, or further study.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Technical Studies
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. Metallurgical Engineering at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Metallurgist
- Process engineer
- Quality control analyst
- Materials engineer
- Foundry manager
- Corrosion engineer