UNIVERSITY OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY, TARKWA

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

I. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)

PROGRAMMES

A. Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology

BSc in Mining Engineering
BSc in Minerals Engineering

B. Faculty of Geosciences and Environmental Studies

BSc in Geomatics Engineering
BSc in Geological Engineering
BSc in Environmental and Safety Engineering
BSc in Land Administration and Information Systems

C. School of Petroleum Studies

BSc in Petroleum Engineering (Fee paying Programme)
BSc in Natural Gas Engineering
BSc in Petroleum Geosciences and Engineering
BSc in Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
BSc in Chemical Engineering
The entry requirement for the above programmes are as follows:
At least Credits in Core At least Credits in Electives
Subjects
English Language Physics Geography
Mathematics Mathematics
Integrated Science Chemistry

NOTE:
1. Only Geomatics Engineering applicants can substitute Chemistry with Geography
2. Applicants to BSc Land Administration and Information Systems should have Credits in
three Business, General Arts and Science Electives in addition to the above Core
Subjects.

D. Faculty of Engineering
(BSc Mechanical Engineering)
(BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
(BSc Renewable Energy Engineering)
The entry requirement for the above programmes are as follows:

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 At least Credits in Core
Subjects
English Language
Mathematics
Integrated Science
At least Credits in Electives
Physics Applied Electricity or
Mathematics Electronics, ICT or Computer
Chemistry Studies, Technical Drawing
or Metal work

NOTE:
1. Mechanical Engineering applicants can substitute Chemistry with Technical Drawing or
Metal Work
2. Applicants to Electrical and Electronic Eng. and Renewable Energy Eng. can Substitute
Chemistry with Applied Electricity or Electronics

E. Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

(Mathematics and Statistical Data Science Applicants)
The entry requirement for the above programmes are as follows:
At least Credits in Core At least Credits in Elective Mathematics and
Subjects any two of the following Elective Subjects
English Language General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Applied
Mathematics Electricity, ICT, Technical
Integrated Science Drawing or Metal work.
General Arts: Economics and Geography.

Business: Accounting, Economics and

Costing

NOTE:
1. BSc Computer Science and Engineering applicants require Credits in Physics, Chemistry
and Elective Mathematics in addition to the Core Subjects stated above.
2. BSc Computer Science and Engineering applicants can Substitute Chemistry with ICT,
Computer Studies or Applied Electricity.

F. Faculty of Integrated Management Science

(BSc in Logistics and Transport Management and
BSc in Economics and Industrial Organisation)
The entry requirement for the above programmes are as follows:
At least Credits in Core At least Credits At least Credits in three Elective Subjects
Subjects
English Language General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Mathematics Geography, ICT and Elective
Integrated Science Mathematics.

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 General Arts: Economics, ICT, Elective
Mathematics, Government
and Geography

Business: Accounting, Business

Management, ICT,
Economics, Costing and
Elective Mathematics

Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have SSSC/ WASSC or GCE O’ Level
Certificate with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a science
subject with experience in the relevant area of study. Applicants must pass a written examination
and /or an interview. Mature applicants must also possess birth certificates which are, at least, five
(5) years old after the date of issue.

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL OF RAILWAYS AND

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, ESSIKADO
1. BSc GEOMATIC ENGINEERING
2. BSc GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
3. BSC ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY ENGINEERING
4. BSc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
5. BSc ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
6. BSc MATHEMATICS
7. BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

II. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA (Dip.) PROGRAMMES

Diploma in General Drilling (Fee paying Programme)

An applicant must satisfy any of the following:

I. SSCE Holders: Six Passes (A-D) in all subjects which are English Language, Mathematics,
Integrated Science, Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry or Metal Work or Technical
Drawing or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics.
II. WASSCE Holders:
a. Passes (A1-D7) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
b. Must possess a minimum of C6 in the following subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics,
Chemistry or Metal Work or Technical Drawing or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics.
III. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level credits in five (5) subjects
including English language, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics; and General Certificate of
Education (GCE) Advanced Level passes in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.

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IV. GCE Ordinary Level Certificate with credits or SSCE with Passes in five subjects including
English Language and Mathematics plus experience in the relevant area of study.
V. City and Guilds of London Institute Part III Certificate or its equivalent in either
Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering.
VI. Holders of Certificate of Proficiency in General Drilling (one-year course) from University
of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa or a recognized institution are eligible.
VII. Foreign applicants with equivalent certificates and grades are eligible.
VIII. Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have SSSC/ WASSC or GCE O’
Level Certificate with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a
science subject with experience in the relevant area of study. Applicants must pass a written
examination and /or an interview. Mature applicants must also possess birth certificates which
are, at least, five (5) years old after the date of issue.
III. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

Certificate Programmes
1. Certificate in English (Two Sessions)
2. Certificate in Survey and Mapping
3. Certificate in Water Resources
4. Certificate in Geological Assistantship
5. Certificate in Small Scale Mining and Quarrying
6. Certificate in Minerals Technology
7. Certificate in Environmental Studies
8. Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
9. Certificate in Drone Operations and Applications
10. Certificate in Surface and Underground Mining
11. Certificate in Electrical Technology
12. Certificate in Plant and Maintenance
13. Certificate in Geotechnical Technology
14. Certificate in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Technology
15. Certificate in French
16. Certificate in Small Scale Mine and Quarry Administration
17. Certificate in Drilling Fluids Technology
18. Certificate in Oil Well Cementing Technology
19. Certificate in Natural Gas Technology
20. Certificate in Reservoir Management

The entry requirement for the above programmes are as follows:

I. Applicants with SSS Certificate
Five passes (A-E) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science.
II. Applicants with WASSCE Certificate

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 Five passes (A-E8) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science.
III. Applicants with Ordinary Level Certificate
Candidates must have FIVE passes in all subjects of GCE O Level including English Language,
Mathematics and Science.
IV. Other Applicants
Candidates should be at least 20 years of age and should have any of the following: Diploma in
Business Studies (DBS), Middle School Leaving Certificate (MSLC), National Vocational and
Technical Institute (NVTI) Certificate, Technician Part I or II Certificate, Basic Education
Certificate (BEC) or its equivalent. In addition, the candidate must pass an interview conducted
at the Department.
V. International Applicants can apply directly online at admissions.umat.edu.gh/index.html
NOTE: This is a weekend (Saturday and Sunday)