Postgraduate

MPhil/PhD Programmes in Geological Engineering

The Department offers a full time research programme leading to the award of MPhil or PhD in Geological Engineering. Graduate emphasis is in environmental issues (Groundwater studies), Engineering Geology, Environmental geology (geological hazards studies), Mineral exploration and Mining Environmental Management.  All registered graduate students in the Department are required to audit relevant courses as prescribed by the Department. Additionally, all graduate students are expected to participate fully in seminars held in the Department and also make presentations showing their progress of work.

Duration of Programme

The MPhil research programme is of two (2) years duration for full-time students whilst the PhD programme is of three (3) years duration for full-time students. Both programmes should be in one of the following areas:

• Engineering geology
• Mineral Exploration
• Hydrogeology
• Mining Environmental Management

Start Date

Admission into MPhil/PhD programme is usually in August, which is the beginning of the new academic year in the University. However, a PhD candidate can arrange with the Department and the supervisor to begin the programme at any time.

MSc. Geophysical Engineering

The Department also offers a full time taught and research programmme leading to the award in MSc. Geophysical Engineering. the programme emphasizes on using Geophysics and Engineering in exploitation and exploration of geologic and economic resources.  All registered graduate students in the Department are required to audit relevant courses as prescribed by the Department. Additionally, all graduate students are expected to participate fully in seminars held in the Department and also make presentations showing their progress of work.

The programme is of two (2) years duration and it usually begins in August, which is the beginning of the new academic year. 

NB: There is detailed information about the postgraduate courses of the Department on the menu bar at the left hand side of your screen