MSc / MPhil Geotechnical Engineering At KNUST

Geotechnical engineering, also known as geotechnics, is the branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials. It uses the principles and methods of soil mechanics and rock mechanics for the solution of engineering problems and the design of engineering works.

MSc / MPhil Geotechnical Engineering Degree.

Masters Programmes (Full-Time) are of Two (2) Calendar Years and
(Part-Time) Three (3) Calendar Years duration.

MSc / MPhil Geotechnical Engineering At KNUST Entry Requirement.

1 A minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) degree or its equivalent
in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or any field of
specialisation relevant to the programme from a recognised
University.

2 Applicants with qualifications other than those specified in (a) above
shall be interviewed by an admissions committee and, if necessary,
may be required to take a written examination before admission.

3 Applicants whose working language is not English must show that
they have good command of both spoken and written English.
Wherever necessary, arrangements will be made with the Department
of English for the acquisition of the necessary English language skills
prior to embarking on the course.