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Entry Requirements

Description
Passes in at least five (5) subjects at the CSEC/IGCSE/GCE 'O' level including English Language, Mathematics and at least one of the following Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry or Integrated Science)
Guyana Technical Education Certificate, Technician Certificate in Electrical or Telecommunications or Mechanical Engineering, Parts I and II.
G.T.E.E. Diploma in Science (Physics or Chemistry)
G.T.E.E. Technician Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Mature applicants (21 years or older) with at least one year's relevant technical experience who have passed the University of Guyana Entrance Examination.
City & Guilds Technician Certificate or Diploma in 'Electrical and Electronic' or Mechanical Engineering.
Certificate in Industrial Engineering.
Any qualification equivalent to the above.

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EMD1104 Foundation Physics for Engineers 3
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this course slot to register for any Chinese course
EMD1101 Materials Technology 3
EMD1103 Engineering Drawing 3
EMD1112 Mathematics 1 3
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EMD1212 Mathematics II 3
EMD1204 Electrical Fundamentals 3
EMD1201 Workshop and Maintenance Technology 3
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) 4 Use this course slot to register for any Chinese course
EMD1203 Applied Mechanics - Statics 3
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EMD1301 Electronics Fundamentals 3
EMD1303 Applied Mechanics - Dynamics 3
EMD1302 Technical Communication 4
EMD1306 Electrical Systems & Measurements 3
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
IND1001 Introduction to Professional Practice 0 IND1001 offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
AAA1107 Additional (3 or 4 credits) 3 A student who intends to enter the degree in electrical engineering needs to complete ELE 2114, ELE 2114L, ELE 2116 and EMT 2100. A student who intends to enter the degree in mechanical engineering needs to complete EMT 2100.
EMD2112 Engineering Management 3
EMD2104 Strength of Materials 3
AAA2103 Additional Course (3 Credits) 3 A student who intends to enter the degree in electrical engineering needs to complete ELE 2114, ELE 2114L, ELE 2116 and EMT 2100. A student who intends to enter the degree in mechanical engineering needs to complete EMT 2100.
AAA1106 Additional (3 or 4 credits) 3 A student who intends to enter the degree in electrical engineering needs to complete ELE 2114, ELE 2114L, ELE 2116 and EMT 2100. A student who intends to enter the degree in mechanical engineering needs to complete EMT 2100.
EMD2103 Mechanics of Fluids 3
EMD2101 Transformers and Induction Motors 3
AAA1105 Additional Course (1 Credits) 1 A student who intends to enter the degree in electrical engineering needs to complete ELE 2114, ELE 2114L, ELE 2116 and EMT 2100. A student who intends to enter the degree in mechanical engineering needs to complete EMT 2100.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EMD2202 Electrical Machines 3
EMD2204 Metallurgy 3
EMD2201 Digital Techniques and Microprocessors 3
EMD2213 Computational & Engineering Tools 2
Semester 3/Annual
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
EMD2303 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
EMD2312 Renewable Energy Technology 3
EMD2306 Electrical Machines and Drives 3
EMD2301 Engineering Thermodynamics 3
Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
IND2001 Career and Technical Preparation 0 IND2001 offered with effect from academic year 2025/2026

Fifth Year Annual Attachment
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
YYY1201 Elective (3 credits) 3 Created to accommodate URP5001
IND3000I Industrial Attachment- Industrial Please contact your HOD before you register for this course.