B.Tech Mechatronics programme is a niche area for Koforidua Technical University. Mechatronic is a multidisciplinary field of science that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, telecommunication engineering, systems engineering and control engineering. Mechatronics Engineering in Ghana can create a myriad of new industrial and academic opportunities. Mechatronics will provide the necessary knowledge for creative individuals to invent innovative and efficient products to problems of both industry and national interests. Mechatronics in Ghana can also help increase productivity, maintain consistency in the production process and produce products of higher quality with lower operating cost to enable the products to compete successfully in the international market.
This programme seeks to equip students with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering and control systems in a synergistic framework. In addition, students can design, develop and implement intelligent engineered products and processes to solve challenging technological problems or meet specific human needs effectively using a variety of innovative methods.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SSSCE Candidates
- The applicant must have Passes (A–C) in three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus a pass in Physics, Elective Mathematics and any other relevant elective subject: Engineering Science, Chemistry, Biology, Metal work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Wood work and Technical Drawing and Block work. The cumulative aggregate must be must be 18 or better.
WASSCE Candidates
- The applicant must have Passes (A1–C6) in three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus a pass in Physics, Elective Mathematics and any other relevant elective subject: Engineering Science, Chemistry, Biology, Metal work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Wood work, Technical Drawing or Block work. The cumulative aggregate must be must be 18 or better.
GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level Candidates
- GCE O’ Level and A’ Level applicants must have passes in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other relevant subject; Engineering Science, Chemistry, Biology, Metal work, Auto Mechanics, Basic Electronics, Wood work and Technical Drawing
Applicants from Technical Institutes
- Applicants from Technical Institutes with Passes in Mathematics, English Language Integrated Science, and Physics as well as Passes in the Relevant Elective Courses will enroll on level 100.
Applicants with HND, University Diploma and Technician Certificate
- Higher National Diploma in any option of Mechanical, Automotive, Energy Systems and Electrical Engineering will enroll on level 100.
- Candidates with passes in MET II, MVT II, EET II, and CTC II will enroll on level 100.
- Candidates with passes in Mechanical Engineering Technician III, MVT III, EET III and, CTC III will enroll on level 100
- Applicants with a university Diploma in the relevant subjects will enroll on level 100.
- Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD) will enroll on level 100.
Mature Applicants
Applicants may be considered on mature-student status if they satisfy the following criteria:
- The applicant must be at least 25 years of old, and show proof of age, baptismal certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth.
- Pass at MET I, MVT I, EET I, CTC I
- (GCE ‘O’ Level, SSSCE or WASSCE) Passes in English Mathematics and any two of the following Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Metal work, Wood work, Technical Drawing
- Must have at least one-year experience in related field (A letter from employer is required as evidence of working experience).
Foreign Applicants
- Required subjects for Sciences: English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, Further Mathematics and a pass in one arts subject
- Other Qualifications: Other qualifications acceptable for consideration for admission include International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, GCSE, American Grade 13 examinations and other external qualifications, which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels).