Programmes

BEng in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (Honours)

Program Code

BENG MME

Level

undergraduate

Duration

5 years

Offered as

Generic
BEng in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering (Honours)

Program Description

Metallurgy and Materials Engineering is a specialised field of engineering that focuses on the study, development, processing, and application of metals and materials. This discipline plays a critical role in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, transportation, energy, and healthcare. Metallurgists and materials engineers work to optimise the properties and performance of materials, ensuring they meet specific
requirements for diverse applications. As technology continues to advance, the field of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering remains at the forefront of innovation, contributing to the development of new materials with enhanced properties and applications. This discipline is essential for shaping the future of industries by ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of materials in a wide range of applications.

Focus Areas
  • Metallurgy
  • Materials Science
  • Welding and Joining
  • Corrosion Engineering
  • Advanced Materials
  • Quality Control and Testing

Structure of the program

Sem
1

-Biology I
-Biology II
-Language and Communication Studies
-Physics I
-Physics II
-Engineering Drawing I

Sem
2

-Engineering Drawing II
-Algebra and Trigonometry
-Calculus I
-Chemistry I
-Chemistry II

Sem
3

-Chemistry III
-Chemistry IV
-Calculus II
-Technical and Business Communication
-Physics III

Sem
4

-Physics IV
-Fluid Mechanics I
-Workshop Practice
-Geology and Minerals
-Introduction to Metallurgy

Sem
5

-Thermodynamics I
-Probability and Statistics
-Numerical Methods
-Thermodynamics II
-Measurements & Instrumentation
-Mineral Processing I

Sem
6

-Mineral Processing II
-Metallic Materials
-Powder Technology

Sem
7

Work Integrated Learning

 

Sem
8

-Phase Transformations
–Hydrometallurgy
-Iron and Steel Making
-Polymeric Materials I
-Wood Technology
-Industrial Attachment

Sem
9

-Foundry Technology
-Metal Forming Processes

 

 

Sem
10

-Polymeric Materials II
-Pyrometallurgy

-Research Project

Malawians

Government Sponsored
650,000 MWK per year
Self Sponsored
1,250,000 MWK per year

SADC Citizen

Total Fees
450,000 USD per year

Non-SADC Citizen

Total Fees
500,000 USD per year

Eligibility

Criteria for Admission

Entry in Year 1:
MSCE, “O” Level, IGCSE, GCE at least six credits including; Biology, Physics, Chemistry (or Physical Science), Mathematics and English. In addition the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry), Biology and Mathematics for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all the above subjects

Entry in Year 2:
A-level with at least C grade in the following subject Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with Biology at ‘O’ level. But must take and pass Drawing 1 and Drawing 2.
OR
Any other related qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning may be assessed by the Admissions Office.