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Below are the Admission Requirements for University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Diploma Programmes. University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) is one of the public Tertiary Schools in Ghana recognized by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).
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Admission Requirements for UMaT Diploma Programmes
Here are the Admission Requirements for UMaT Diploma Programmes. Applicants are required to read these admission requirements before applying. Check out the details below...
UMaT 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:
1. 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.
2. WASSCE Holders:
- Passes (A1-D7) in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
- Must posses a minimum of C6 in the following subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry or Metal Work or Technical Drawing or Applied Electricity or Applied Electronics.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. City and Guilds of London Institute Part III Certificate or
its equivalent in either Mechanical, Automobile, or Electrical Engineering.
6. Holders of Certificate of Proficiency in General Drilling
(one year course) from University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa or a
recognized institution are eligible.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
Entry Requirements for International Applicants applying UMaT Programmes
International applicants from an accredited/recognized institutions who satisfy any of the following requirements or have their equivalent will be considered for admission.
FRANCOPHONE APPLICANTS
International Baccalaureate in Science
Francophone applicants must have International Baccalaureate in Science plus Certificate of Proficiency 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 by the University.
ANGLOPHONE APPLICANTS
1. WASSCE/NECO Applicants: Credits in Core English Language, Core Mathematics and elective Physics, Chemistry and other relevant subjects.
2. Other Certificates: GCE /IGCSE 'O' Level and 'A' Level Certificate: Credits in English Language, Mathematics and other relevant subjects at the O’ Level plus three passes at the A’ Level in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
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