BEng Metallurgical Engineering
Study Discipline: Engineering & Technology
Study Programme Details
City: Pretoria
Country: South Africa
Admission Sessions: Summer Session
Study Format: Full Time
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Embark on a journey into the heart of South Africa’s mineral-rich landscape with the Metallurgical Engineering program at the University of Pretoria. Uncover the secrets of the world’s largest deposits of gold, chromium, platinum, vanadium, and manganese. This program is not just about knowledge; it’s about mastering the art and science of extracting and transforming the nation’s mineral wealth into valuable commodities. Join us in shaping the future of metallurgical engineering.
Overview
In a nation blessed with abundant mineral wealth, the Metallurgical Engineering program at the University of Pretoria takes center stage. As a key contributor to South Africa’s exports and a major employment generator, the minerals industry relies on metallurgical engineers to play a pivotal role in extracting wealth from the earth. Dive into a program that explores the vast reserves of gold, chromium, platinum, and more, preparing you for a career that goes beyond conventional boundaries.
Admission Requirements
To embark on the Metallurgical Engineering journey, meet the following minimum requirements:
- English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 5
- Mathematics: 6
- Physical Sciences: 6
- APS (Admission Point Score): 35
For the ENGAGE 5-year program, the requirements are:
- English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 5
- Mathematics: 65%
- Physical Sciences: 65%
- APS: 33
Applicants may apply directly for the ENGAGE program, with admission not guaranteed solely based on meeting minimum academic requirements.
- Electricity and electronics
- Physics
- Humanities and social sciences
- Graphical communication
- Materials science
- Statics
- Calculus
the fee of course is R56000 per anumm
Future Career Outcomes
Graduates from the Metallurgical Engineering program at the University of Pretoria step into diverse roles, including process/component design and optimization, commissioning, marketing, business analysis, and research. As catalysts for economic growth, they contribute to the sustainable development of South Africa’s mineral resources, ensuring a place for every individual with the right aptitude and interest in metallurgical engineering.
Visa Requirements:
For visa information, please visit South Africa page for student visa and student life.
