PhD Programmes

PhD PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

A. PhD in Geological Engineering

• A candidate shall hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognised institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
• A candidate who does not hold a Master’s degree shall first register for a Master’s degree by research. If he/she proves himself to be academically capable by the end of the first year of the programme, he/she may be recommended to register for the PhD degree.

B. PhD in Mining Engineering

• A candidate shall hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognised institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
• A candidate who does not hold a Master’s degree shall first register for a Master’s degree by research. If he/she proves himself/herself to be by academically capable the end of the first year of the programme, he/she may be recommended to register for the PhD degree.

C. PhD in Mineral Engineering

• A candidate shall hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent, from a recognised institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.
• A candidate who does not hold a Master’s degree shall first register for a Master’s degree by research. If he/she proves himself/herself to be academically capable by the end of the first year of the programme, he/she may be recommended to register for the PhD degree.