Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) [from 2025-2026]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- Passes in at least five (5) subjects at the CSEC examinations (Grades I, II or III). The five subjects must include Mathematics, English Language and Physics.
- Associate of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
- Associate of Science (Electrical Engineering)
- Associate of Science (Petroleum Engineering)
- Associate of Science (Applied and Exploration Geology)
- Associate of Science (Architecture and Building Technology)
- The G.T.E.E. Technician Certificate in Building and Civil Construction Parts 1 and 2, or equivalent, provided that the equivalent programme includes the subject area, Mathematics, English Language, and Physics.
- Mature student (i.e. a minimum of 21 years in the calendar year in which entry is being sought) who do not meet any of the admission requirements will be required to write the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE) and pass to be considered for admission.
- Any application based on any other certificate(s), obtained locally or internationally, will be reviewed by the DCE through an Academic Advisor or the Head of Department (HOD) to determine if conditions mentioned above are met.
- Applicants with passes in at least five (5) subject areas of a recognized CSEC-equivalent programme. The five subjects must include Mathematics, English Language and Physics. Syllabi followed for these courses must share approximately 80 percent or more equivalency in content when referenced to the CSEC syllabi. Syllabi must be submitted as part of the application package.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
8 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1106 | Additional (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | With effect from 2025/2026 academic year. |
| AAA1105 | Additional Course (1 Credits) | 1 | With effect from 2025/2026 academic year. |
| ECC1105 | Computing in Engineering | 3 | — |
| ECC1101 | Engineering Communication | 3 | — |
| EMT1106 | Engineering Mathematics I | 4 | — |
| ECC1100 | Engineering Orientation | 0 | — |
| CHM1105 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 4 | — |
| PHY1106 | Introduction to Mechanics | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIV1210 | Civil Engineering Careers | 0 | — |
| CIV1200 | Civil Engineering Designs | 3 | — |
| CIV1205 | Earth Systems and Sciences | 3 | — |
| EMT1206 | Engineering Mathematics II | 4 | — |
| ECC1202 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 | — |
| EST2200 | Statistics for Experimental Design and Analysis | 4 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND1001 | Introduction to Professional Practice | 0 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIV2104 | Civil Engineering Materials | 3 | — |
| EMT2106 | Engineering Mathematics III | 4 | — |
| CIV2110 | Fire Safety for Engineers | 3 | — |
| CIV2112 | Geomatics for Engineers | 3 | — |
| PHY2103 | Mechanics | 3 | — |
| CIV2114 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 | — |
Semester 2
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1206 | Additional (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | With effect from 2025/2026 academic year. |
| ECC2200 | Engineering Economics | 3 | — |
| EMT3106 | Engineering Mathematics IV | 4 | — |
| EMT3206 | Engineering Mathematics V | 4 | — |
| CIV2208 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | — |
| CIV2204 | Geotechnical Mechanics | 3 | — |
| CIV2214 | Structural Mechanics | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND2001 | Career and Technical Preparation | 0 | — |
Third Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIV3109 | Environmental Engineering | 3 | — |
| CIV3104 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 | — |
| CIV3106 | Structural Analysis I | 3 | — |
| CIV3114 | Structural Design - Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 | — |
| CIV3105 | Transportation Engineering and Planning | 3 | — |
| CIV3103 | Water Resource Engineering | 3 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIV3209 | Coastal Engineering | 3 | — |
| CIV3204 | Foundation Engineering | 3 | — |
| CIV3205 | Highway Engineering | 3 | — |
| CIV3206 | Structural Analysis II | 3 | — |
| CIV3214 | Structural Design - Timber Design | 3 | — |
| CIV3203 | Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND3001 | Industrial Readiness | 0 | — |
Fourth Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIV4119 | Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering | 3 | — |
| CIV4120 | Risk, Resilience & Sustainability in Civil Engineering | 3 | — |
| CIV4114 | Structural Design - Steel Design | 3 | — |
| CIV4102 | Urban Planning and Engineering | 3 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYY4201 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose one (1) of the following: CIV4221, CIV4222, CIV4223, CIV4224, CIV4225, ECC4210. |
| YYY4202 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose one (1) of the following: CIV4221, CIV4222, CIV4223, CIV4224, CIV4225, ECC4210. |
| ECC4200 | Engineering Professional Practice | 3 | — |
| ECC4205 | Project Planning and Management | 3 | — |
Annual Attachment
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIV4000 | Civil Engineering Capstone Project | 6 | — |
| IND4001 | Transition to Work | 0 | — |