Marine engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the construction as well as the operation of mechanical equipment of seagoing craft, docks, and harbor installations. The basic job of a Marine engineer is to design, build and maintain vehicles/structures used on or around water.
BSc. (Marine engineering) Degree
The School of Marine engineering offers a four-year undergraduate course leading to the BSc. (Honours) Degree in Marine engineering
Bachelor BSc (Marine engineering) At KNUST Entry Requirement
wassce /Sssce Applicants
Credit Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Credit passes in THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: Physics, Mathematics and any one of the following:
i. Chemistry
ii. Metalwork
iii. Auto Mechanics
iv. Applied Electricity
v. Technical Drawing
vi. Building Construction
vii. Woodwork
WASSCE/SSSCE applicants without Chemistry shall obtain at least B3 in Integrated Science.
A /O Level Applicants
i. A’ Level Certificate applicants shall have at least credits in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
ii. Applicants shall have credits in English and Mathematics using either
WASSCE/SSSCE or O’Level as substitute for Requirement
HND Applicants
i. HND Certificate applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering orientated programme, such as:
a. Mechanical Engineering with any option
b. Agricultural Mechanization
c. Automobile Engineering
ii. Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.
iii. Applicants shall have credits in English and Mathematics using either
WASSCE/SSSCE or O’Level as substitute for Requirement.
Matuer Applicants
Mature applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years at the time of submitting the application.
Mature applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at the time of submitting the application.
Mature applicants must have acquired WASSCE/SSSCE, A’ Level Certificate or an HND from a recognised institution.
a. WASSCE/SSSCE mature applicants shall meet requirements and above.
b. A’ Level Certificate mature applicants shall meet requirements 2.2 above.
c. HND mature applicants shall meet requirements 2.3 above.
International And Other Applicants
a. International Baccalaureate applicants may apply with contents of programmes equivalent to the Ghanaian WASSCE/SSSCE or the Ghanaian A’ Level programmes.
b. Credits of International Baccalaureate applicants shall meet requirements and with equivalent certificates.