Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways.
Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in Ghana are:
The University of Energy and Natural Resources, Sunyani. civil engineering.
KAAF University College, Accra.
The University of Health and Allied sciences, HO.
All Nations University College, Koforidua.
Central University College, Accra.
Entry Requirements
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE). Grade D or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three (3) elective subjects.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (Core), Integrated Science ) and three (3) electives subjects.
What exactly does a civil engineer do?
Civil engineers design major transportation projects. Civil engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
What subjects are needed for civil engineering?
The O level requirement that is the compulsory WAEC subject combination for Civil Engineering must include:
Physics.
Chemistry.
Mathematics.
English Language.
Any other Science subject.
A trade subject.
Do Civil engineers draw?
You will notice that there are no drawing skills on the list.
While they are not architects, civil engineers need to be skilled in architectural design techniques, working with blueprints, maps, drawings, and models as well as computer programs used for architectural design and construction.