BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy

Department of Metallurgy, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: Department of Metallurgy
Programme Level: Undergraduate
Programme Name: BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy
Programme Code: B6PHYQ
Medium of Facilitation:
NQF Level: 
NQF Credits: 360
SAQA: 99053

Application Start Date: 
Application End Date: Apr 1, 2022

Purpose

The purpose of the BEngTech (Physical Metallurgy) is thus to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent, practicing Metallurgical Technologist. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with&%2358;
• preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development;
• the educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA;
• for graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF level 8 programmes and then proceed to Master’s degrees.

Career Opportunities

Assesses the suitability of metals for their use in metallic goods

Curriculum

Admission Requirements

30 September 2022

Selection Process

Minimum APS - 30
English - 4 (50%)
Math/Technical Math - 5 (60%)
Physical Science - 5 (60%)