Department of Metallurgical and Material Engineering started teaching the programme in 2007 to raise graduates skill in the science and engineering of both the metals and non metallic (ceramics and polymers) materials. The programme also exposes the undergraduate to the latest technology for the processing of materials and the everyday applications.
Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) is a five years degree programme for the students admitted to 100 level leading to the award of Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering after successful completion of the programme
Admission Requirements
Admissions are granted students to study Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) through either:
- Ordinary Level (O'level) or
- Direct Entry
O'level Application
To apply to study for BEng Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) using Ordinary Level results, an applicant must pass five subjects at credit level which must include:
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Chemistry
- Physics and any one of
- Technical Drawing
- Pure Mathematics
- Wood Work
- Biology
- Geography
- Agricultural Science
The five (5) credit passes must not be at more than two sittings from either one or two of the:
- West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or
- Senior School Certificate Examination or
- General Certificate of Education (GCE)
JAMB's Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
Having met the O'level minimum entry requirements to study for BEng Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, an O'level applicant must sit for, pass and make the JAMB/UTME cut off mark.
JAMB Subjects Combination
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry and
- English Language
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Post UTME
Applicant must also participate in the University of Nigeria Nsukka coordinated Post UTME, making the cut off mark for the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
UNN Pre Degree Programme
University of Nigeria will consider applicant who have participated in it's Pre-Degree programme for admission to study Metallurgical and Materials Engineering provided the applicant make the required points of mark plus the O'level minimum entry requirements.
Ordinary Level (O'level) and Pre-Degree programme qualified an applicant a placement to 100 level of the programme.
DIRECT Entry Applications
Holders of the following qualifications will be considered for admission to 200 level or 300 level of the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at UNN.
GCE A/L: Good passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
National Diploma (ND): Upper Credit in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, or other relevant engineering programmes from government approved institution.
Higher National Diploma (HND): Upper Credit in relevant engineering programmes as above qualify an applicant to 300 level of the programme.
The programme is approved by the National University Commission (NUC) and fully accredited by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
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