Bachelor of Science (Marine Engineering)

Description of the Programme

Marine engineering is the study of the design, development, production and maintenance of the different types of equipment used at sea (cruise ships, submarines, navy vessels, commercial ships, passenger lines, boats, yachts etc) and other equipment. This intensive programme combines other engineering disciplines like electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering design and control technology. The field is vast and has even spawned related subjects such as naval architecture, oceanographic engineering and nautical science. Courses covered include but are not limited to Marine Structural Design, Industrial Management, Experimental Stress Analysis, Naval Architecture, Oceanography, Public Health Engineering, Solid and Structural Mechanics, Industrial and Maritime Law, Marine Environment Protection, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Marine Engineering Technology, Offshore Engineering, etc. Students are also required to undertake an attachment at a marine-related industry before finally going off to sea in a ship for a designated period of time. At the end of the five (5) year programme, the graduate will be able to:

• Design and construct ship hulls
• Select and design various machinery and systems in the shipping industry
• Operate and maintain machinery and systems in the shipping industry and
• Design and use other shipping related structures on- and off-shore, and
• Work in management positions in government and maritime industry

The programme is designed to meet the minimum requirements for accreditation by Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) and takes cognizance of the needs of the immediate hinterland of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa.

Minimum Entry Requirements