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Kumasi Technical University

B.Tech - Building Technology
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Technical University
Domestic

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International

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Programme Overview
The BTech. Programme in Building Technology is a highly interdisciplinary programme that aims to develop graduates' abilities to apply scientific and technical knowledge to infrastructure projects and construction processes. This involves harnessing basic concepts and principles, technical analysis, planning, design, and management, and developing knowledge to impact the built environment positively.
Domestic Requirements
A. SSSCE/GBCE Candidates
Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective
subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal work, Technical Drawing/Engineering
Science, Economics and Geography.

B. WASSCE Candidates
Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective
subjects from the following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Wood/Metal Technical Drawing/Engineering Science, Economics and Geography, Government, History,ICT,General Knowledge in Art, Communication Design, Agric Science, Sculpture, Ceramic Graphic Design and Painting.

C. Technical/CTVET Holders:

Credit Passes (Credit-Distinction) in six(6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) CTVET relevant trade subjects from the following, Construction Practices, Construction Material Processing (CMP), Block Laying and Concreting, Carpentry and Joinery, Painting and Decorating, Construction Technology, Fundamentals of Designing and Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Technical Drawing, Plumbing and Gas Fitting, TYilling and Pass in Practical Work

D. GCE ‘O' Level Candidates
Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D OR better) at GCE 'A' Level including Mathematics and any two from the
following: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography. In addition, the applicant must have credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for Science students).

E. Final CTC II (Old Scheme) and CTC III (New Scheme)
Passes in four written courses namely Construction Practice, Applied Technology and Site Experience, Site Surveying, Measurement of Building Works and three project works (Course work Assessment) can apply to join level 300 after passing all courses in a semester's bridging programme to be organised by the Department.

F. CTC I
Candidate with passes in Construction General (MC), Practice, Related Studies, and Practical Work Assesment can apply to join at level 100

G. Mature Students
The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application, with GCE 'O' level credits in English and Mathematics or SSSCE passes in Core English and Core Mathematics plus at least five years relevant experience can access the programme. In addition, must pass selection examination and interview.

H. HND Graduates
HND graduates with in any relevant Built Environment (Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Estate Management, Facilities Management,Land Economy) programme can apply to join level 300. In addition, candidates with PASS must pass selection examination and or interview conducted by the Department.

I. Pre-Engineering Candidate: Candidate with good Passes in all subjects in pre-engineering courses offered by Kumasi Technical University.

J. Diploma Graduates
Candidates with a Construction/Building Technology Diploma can apply to join at level 300
International Requirements
Foreign applicants’ certificates shall be referred to GTEC for verification and determination
Programme Details
Duration

4 Years

Campus Region & Location

Region: Ashanti

Location: Kumasi

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Institution Contact Information
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