ProgrammeA-Level entryEngineering4 years

BSc Honours Metallurgical Engineering

University of Zimbabwe· Harare

Entry level: A-Level entry
Field of study: Engineering
Duration: 4 years
Institution: University of Zimbabwe

Entry requirements

This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.

As the institution publishes it

3 'A' Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Computing Science.

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About this programme

Focuses on extracting metals from ores and turning them into useful products. You study mineral processing, smelting, refining and the properties of metals, essential to platinum, gold, chrome, steel and other metal industries. Fits students interested in metals and processing plants. Includes plant visits, important to Zimbabwe's platinum, gold and chrome industries.

What you will study

Mineral processing; extractive metallurgy; physical metallurgy; thermodynamics; metal forming and heat treatment; plant operation and design.

Further study and pathways

Professional registration; MSc in metallurgy or minerals processing; mines, smelters and refineries.

Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"

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