The University Of Mines And Technology UMaT Admission Requirements 2024/2025…… The Undergraduate, Masters & Doctorate Programmes Entry Requirements has been released for the 2024/2025 academic session.
For admission into Undergraduates, Postgraduates, Diploma, and Masters programs at the University Of Mines And Technology UMaT for any first degree or second degree, an applicant must have the following requirements for successful admission.
These admission requirements are for various programmes offered at the institution, it serves as a guide in the application process. All interested applicants are to read through carefully making sure that they fulfil the requirements before putting in an application.
University Of Mines And Technology UMaT Admission Requirements 2024/2025
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
GHANAIAN APPLICANTS
BSC PROGRAMMES
Faculty of Mineral Resources Technology
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Minerals Engineering
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
To qualify for the above programmes, applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
NOTE: Only Geomatic Engineering applicants can substitute Chemistry for Geography
Faculty of Engineering
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal Work
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics
- BSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics
- BSc Computer Science and Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or ICT or Computer Studies
- BSc Mathematics
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Geography
School of Petroleum Studies
- BSc Petroleum Engineering
- BSc Natural Gas Engineering
- BSc Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering
- BSc Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Engineering
To qualify for the above programmes, applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
School of Railways and Infrastructure Development
- BSc Geomatic Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Geography
2. BSc Geological Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
3.BSc Environmental and Safety Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Technical Drawing or Metal Work
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics
- BSc Computer Science and Engineering
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or ICT or Computer Studies
7. BSc Mathematics
Applicants must have at least credits in the following subjects;
Core: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science
Elective: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics or Technical Drawing or Metal Work or Geography
Grade Aggregate System for WASSCE and SSSCE Holders
UMaT uses the WASSCE Grading Systems for the selection of candidates. Aggregate 36 is the minimum entry aggregate into all programmes. The following table shows this Grading System and the SSSCE equivalent grades.
Applicants with WASSCE/SSSCE
| WASSCE | SSSCE | GRADE | INTERPRETATION OF GRADES |
| A1 | A | 1 | Excellent |
| B2 | B | 2 | Very Good |
| B3 | C | 3 | Good |
| C4 | D | 4 | Credit |
| C5 | – | 5 | Credit |
| C6 | – | 6 | Credit |
Applicants with Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates
Applicants must have GCE Ordinary Level Certificate or its equivalent with credits in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and GCE Advanced Level Certificate with passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
Diploma Programme in General Drilling
This is a two year (4-semester) programme run by the Department of Geological Engineering. The programme aims at addressing the needs of middle level personnel in drilling for mineral/oil exploration, geotechnical and hydrogeological establishments. The successful candidate should be competent to take up jobs in the mining, oil, hydrogeological and allied industries and be able to design, operate, work in a team and supervise drilling operations under all conditions as well as have knowledge in using modern drilling equipment.
An applicant must satisfy any of the following:
- 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.
- WASSCE Holders:
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. - 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.
- 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.
- City and Guilds of London Institute Part III Certificate or its equivalent in either Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering.
- Holders of Certificate of Proficiency in General Drilling (one year course) from University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa or a recognised institution are eligible.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
- Certificate in Small Scale Mine and Quarry Administration
- Certificate in Survey and Mapping
- Certificate in Drone Operations and Application
- Certificate in Water Resources
- Certificate in Geological Assistantship
- Certificate in Small Scale Mine and Quarrying
- Certificate in Surface and Underground Mining
- Certificate in Minerals Technology
- Certificate in Environmental Studies
- Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Certificate in Oil Well Cementing Technology
- Certificate in Natural Gas Technology
- Certificate in Drilling Fluids Technology
- Certificate in Reservoir Management
- Certificate in Geotechnical Technology
- Certificate in French (Evening)
Entry requirements:
- Applicants with SSS Certificates
Candidates must have five passes (A-E) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
- Applicants with WASS Certificate
Candidates must have five passes (A-E8) in all subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
- Applicants with Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates
Candidates must have FIVE passes in all subjects of GCE O Level including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
- 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.
NOTE: These are weekend (Saturday and Sunday) programmes.
Mature Applicants
Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and should have SSS or GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate with credits in Five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and the relevant Science subjects plus experience in the relevant area of study in addition to passing an Entrance 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.
Fee-Paying Applicants
Applicants who satisfy UMaT’s minimum entry requirement of aggregate 36 but cannot meet the competitive departmental cut-off aggregate can apply for admission as Fee-Paying students provided they have sponsorship to cover their fees throughout their study at UMaT. All fee paying applicants must select “Fee-Paying” option on their Application Forms.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants from accredited/recognised institutions with equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
BSc and Diploma Programmes
Generally, International candidates must have at least credits in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and two (2) other relevant subjects.
Visit https://admissions.umat.edu.gh/international-applicants/undergraduate-code-request.html for more details.
GCE /IGCSE O’Level and A’Level
Applicants under this category must have credits in the following O’Level and A’Level subjects:
- O’Level – Five (5) credits including English Language, Mathematics and three other relevant subjects
- A’Level – Credits in the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Applicants with international Baccaleureate (Science and Technical) are eligible to apply. Such applicants must also possess a proficiency certificate in English. Please note that all certificates should be translated into English. Equivalences with regard to the certificates would be sought at the National Accreditation Board.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH
The Certificate Programme in English is a two semester programme aimed at providing knowledge in English for Foreign applicants with the English Language skills necessary to follow a university level course with English as the medium of instruction.
There are two (2) admissions for this programme.
- First Admission – Classes start from September and end in May.
- Second Admission – Classes start from January and end in May (Intensive).
Candidates who pass the UMaT Certificate Programme in English will be eligible to apply for admission into the UMaT Diploma and Degree programmes.
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