Programmes
BEng in Polymer and Textile Engineering (Honours)
Program Code
BENG IN TELevel
undergraduateDuration
5 yearsOffered as
Generic
Program Description
Polymer and Textile Engineering is a specialised field of engineering that focuses on the study, design, development, and manufacturing of polymer-based materials and textile products. This interdisciplinary branch combines principles from chemistry, physics, mathematics and engineering to create innovative materials with a wide range of applications in industries such as plastics, packaging, agriculture, textiles, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and construction. As technology and consumer demands evolve, Polymer and Textile Engineering continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of materials and textiles. These engineers contribute to the development of novel materials with enhanced properties and functionalities, addressing challenges related to sustainability and innovation in a wide range of applications.
Focus Areas
Focus Areas
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Textile Engineering
- Composite Materials
- Smart and Functional Textiles
- Biomedical Textiles
- Sustainable Materials
Structure of the program
Sem
1
1
-General Chemistry I
-Algebra and Trigonometry
-General Biology
-Mechanics and Thermal Properties of Matter
-Language and Communication Studies I
-Introduction to Computer Applications
-Algebra and Trigonometry
-General Biology
-Mechanics and Thermal Properties of Matter
-Language and Communication Studies I
-Introduction to Computer Applications
Sem
2
2
-Electricity and Magnetism, Vibration and Waves
-Environmental Biology
-Computer Programming
-General Chemistry II
-Calculus I
-Language and Communication Studies II
-Environmental Biology
-Computer Programming
-General Chemistry II
-Calculus I
-Language and Communication Studies II
Sem
3
3
-Calculus II
-Engineering Drawing
-Material Science
-Mechanical and Electrical Workshop Practice
-Mechanical Science
-Textile engineering science and workshop practice
-Engineering Drawing
-Material Science
-Mechanical and Electrical Workshop Practice
-Mechanical Science
-Textile engineering science and workshop practice
Sem
4
4
-Engineering Drawing and Design (Intro. to Auto-CAD)
-Safety Health and Environment
-Optics and Nuclear Physics
-Applied Mathematics
-Electrical Circuits
-Fluid Mechanics I
-Textile Manufacturing
-Safety Health and Environment
-Optics and Nuclear Physics
-Applied Mathematics
-Electrical Circuits
-Fluid Mechanics I
-Textile Manufacturing
Sem
5
5
-Strength of Materials
-Computer Applications in Textile Engineering
-Probability and Statistics
-Thermodynamics I
-Foundation of Graphics and Design
-Dyeing and Finishing processes
-Digital Electronics
-Computer Applications in Textile Engineering
-Probability and Statistics
-Thermodynamics I
-Foundation of Graphics and Design
-Dyeing and Finishing processes
-Digital Electronics
Sem
6
6
-Electrical Devices and Circuits
-Fluid Mechanics II
-Numerical Methods
-Solid Mechanics
-Textile and polymer Engineering
-Industrial Studies
-Fluid Mechanics II
-Numerical Methods
-Solid Mechanics
-Textile and polymer Engineering
-Industrial Studies
Sem
7
7
-Heat and Mass Transfer
-Textile Engineering Process Design
-Control Systems
-Fashion Design and Apparel Engineering
-Instrumentation and automation Fundamentals
-Textile Engineering Process Design
-Control Systems
-Fashion Design and Apparel Engineering
-Instrumentation and automation Fundamentals
Sem
8
8
-Maintenance of textile machines
-Industrial Attachment
-Industrial Attachment
Sem
9
9
-Structure mechanics of fabrics
-Robotics and Nanotechnology in Textile Engineering
-Pneumatics, Weaving and Knitting technology
-Research Project
-Computer aided pattern and woven fabric design
-Smart textiles and modern developments in textile industry
-Robotics and Nanotechnology in Textile Engineering
-Pneumatics, Weaving and Knitting technology
-Research Project
-Computer aided pattern and woven fabric design
-Smart textiles and modern developments in textile industry
Sem
10
10
-Engineering and Society
-Research Project
-Raw Materials and Processing Methods
-Business Management & Entrepreneurship
-Six sigma, quality control and assurance
-Mechatronics Fundamentals
-Research Project
-Raw Materials and Processing Methods
-Business Management & Entrepreneurship
-Six sigma, quality control and assurance
-Mechatronics Fundamentals
Malawians
Government Sponsored
650,000 MWK
per year
Self Sponsored
1,250,000 MWK
per year
SADC Citizen
Total Fees
450,000 USD
per year
Non-SADC Citizen
Total Fees
500,000 USD
per year
Eligibility
Criteria for Admission
Entry in Year 1:
MSCE, “O” Level, IGCSE, GCE at least six credits including; Biology, Physics, Chemistry (or Physical Science), Mathematics and English. In addition the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry), Biology and Mathematics for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all the above subjects.
Entry in Year 2:
i. A-Level with at least a C grade in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. or
ii. Diploma in relevant field from recognized institution.
OR
Any other related qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning may be assessed by the Admissions Office.
Entry in Year 1:
MSCE, “O” Level, IGCSE, GCE at least six credits including; Biology, Physics, Chemistry (or Physical Science), Mathematics and English. In addition the candidate should have a grade of no more than 4 in each of the following subjects: Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry), Biology and Mathematics for MSCE or B for IGSCE in all the above subjects.
Entry in Year 2:
i. A-Level with at least a C grade in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. or
ii. Diploma in relevant field from recognized institution.
OR
Any other related qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning may be assessed by the Admissions Office.