Program Overview

BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy Extended

The BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy Extended is a undergraduate program offered by the Department of Metallurgy, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment.

General

• Faculty Website: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
• Department: Department of Metallurgy
• Programme Level: Undergraduate
• Programme Name: BEng Tech in Physical Metallurgy Extended
• Programme Code: B6PX2Q
• Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
• NQF Level: 7
• NQF Credits: 360
• SAQA: 99028
• Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
• Application End Date: 31 October 2025
• Campus: Doornfontein
• Duration of Study: 4 Years

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to build the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities, and skills required for further learning towards becoming a competent, practicing Metallurgical Technologist. Specifically, the qualification provides graduates with:

• Preparation for careers in engineering itself and areas that potentially benefit from engineering skills, for achieving technological proficiency and to make a contribution to the economy and national development
• The educational base required for registration as a Professional Engineering Technologist with ECSA
• For graduates with an appropriate level of achievement, the ability to enter NQF level 8 programmes and then proceed to Master's degrees

Career Opportunities

Engineering Metallurgists assess the suitability of metals for their use in metallic goods.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum APS: 22
• English: 4 (50%)
• Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: 4 (50%)
• Physical Science: 4 (50%)