Sub-disciplines Petroleum engineers divide themselves into several types: Reservoir engineers work to optimize production of oil and gas via proper placement, production rates, and enhanced oil recovery techniques. Drilling engineers manage the technical aspects of drilling exploratory, production and injection wells.
BSc. (Petroleum Engineering ) Degree
The School of Petroleum Engineering offers a four-year undergraduate course leading to the BSc. (Honours) Degree in Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor BSc (Petroleum 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 Chemistry.
For J, K, L, and M, Programmes, the same requirements as above except that Applied Electricity OR Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry. Also in the case of M, Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
Furthermore, for Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and Engineering Science.
Also, for Programmes P, Q and R any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Woodwork.
For Programme A, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry; Technical Drawing and Engineering Science, General Agriculture and Biology.
Applicants in this category who do not have Chemistry must obtain Grade B3 in Integrated Science.
A’ / O Level Applicants
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English and Mathematics, plus,
EITHER
Passes at A’ Level in: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O’ Level credit in Chemistry.
OR
Passes at A’ Level in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Mature Applicants
Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the Application.
EITHER
Five (5) credits at the O’ Level including: English Language, Mathematics, Physics andChemistry.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE credits in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry). For Programme. Applicants must have at least THREE (3) years working experience.