BSc. Petrochemical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Engineering
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. 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 qualifyPetrochemical engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on converting raw hydrocarbons from oil and natural gas into fuels, plastics, and other industrial products. The BSc degree in this field at KNUST is offered through the College of Engineering, which admits students from Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds. Entry is highly competitive, reflecting the strong demand for places on the programme.
What petrochemical engineering actually involves
Programmes of this kind cover the chemistry and physics of transforming crude oil and natural gas into useful products. You will typically study thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, process design, and the operation of refineries and petrochemical plants. The degree builds strong problem-solving and project management skills, and prepares graduates to work at every stage of the energy value chain, from extraction to processing to distribution.
How hard it is to get a place
At KNUST, entry to petrochemical engineering is highly competitive. The College of Engineering considers applicants from Agriculture, General Science, and Technical Studies backgrounds, but you will need strong grades to stand out. This programme at KNUST is more competitive than the one offered at the University of Mines and Technology, so you may want to consider both options when applying.
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. Petrochemical Engineering at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Process engineer
- Petroleum refinery engineer
- Oil and gas production engineer
- Research and development scientist
- Environmental engineer in the energy sector
- Project manager in energy infrastructure