BEng in Metallurgical Engineering 4-year programme at University of Pretoria

Metallurgical engineers turn South Africa's mineral wealth (platinum, chromium, manganese, gold, iron, copper, nickel, coal, vanadium and diamonds) into useful metals and products, specialising in minerals processing, extractive metallurgy, or materials production, performance and integrity. The programme also offers a 5-year route (previously ENGAGE) with lower entry requirements.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 4 years, full-time  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Minerals processing, extractive metallurgy (pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy), and materials production, performance and integrity including casting, 3D printing and welding.

Career pathways

Production engineers, plant managers, consultants, researchers and specialists in materials, corrosion, welding, nuclear and forensic engineering, minerals processing, extractive metallurgy and advanced manufacturing.

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