In and around April every year, KNUST releases the entry requirements and guidelines for selecting bachelor, diploma programs, mature and postgraduate programs and distance learning programs at the university. This information was published by the Academic Affairs division at the registrar’s office.
This article is information-packed, so without wasting much time, let’s dive in.
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Minimum Entry Requirements For WASSCE/SSCE Applicants
It must be noted that most first-degree programs of study are of four years duration. An applicant for admission to a degree program at the University must have credit passes in the three WASSCE/SSSCE core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), as well as credit passes in three WASSCE/SSSCE elective subjects or their equivalents relevant to the chosen program, with an aggregate of 24 or better. It must be noted that the three core subjects are prerequisites for all programs of study at our University.
An applicant must keep in mind that D7, E8 & F9 are not accepted for admission purposes.
Also Read: KNUST Cut Off Points For the New Academic Year
Minimum Entry Requirements For GCE/IGCSE (CAMBRIDGE), ‘A’ & ‘O’Levels And Mature Applicants
GCE/IGCSE holders must have five credits at the ‘O’ level, including English Language and Mathematics (or an approved equivalent), as well as ‘passes’ in at least three (3) advanced level subjects and three ‘credits’ in the case of mature applicants. Moreover, the applicant must meet the requirements of the Faculty or Department.
Minimum Entry Requirements For General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
‘Passes’ in three compulsory subjects, including English language, and three elective subjects, including Business Mathematics, are required for holders of the GBCE.
Minimum Entry Requirements For Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
ABCE holders must have passes in three compulsory subjects plus three (3) optional subjects relevant to the program of study.
Minimum Entry Requirements For International Baccalaureate (IB)
International Baccalaureate (IB) holders should have a minimum of grade 4 in three (3) subjects relevant to the program of choice at the higher level (HL) and a minimum of grade 5 in Chemistry for Health and Allied Sciences. At least, a grade 5 in Mathematics at the higher level (HL) is required for Engineering. In addition, at least a grade C in a Science subject at the IGCSE and a minimum of grade 4 in English language and Mathematics at the standard level (SL).
It must be noted that applicants from French-speaking countries must submit a minimum of one year of English proficiency certificate.
Transferring Of Applicants
Applicants from other universities (both local and international) seeking admission to continue their program must submit an official transcript to the head of department through the KNUST admission office or the international programs office (IPO). Where necessary, proof of English proficiency and an English translation of the transcript must be included.
The first part of the article was dealing with the general requirements for various applicants seeking enrollment at the university. The next part is going to dive into specific requirements for specific programs.
Feel free to scroll through to your desired course and take note of the requirements.
College Of Agriculture And Natural Resources
Admission Requirements For BSc. Agriculture And BSc. Agricultural Biotechnology
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two (2) from Physics or Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture are required.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science is required.
For National Diploma or Higher National Diploma Applicants:
National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or Agriculture-related program from a recognized institution is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of the application.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience. Applicants must also satisfy either WASSCE/SSSCE or GCE ‘A’ Level requirements or HND.
- It’s worth noting that short-listed applicants may take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
Admission Requirements for BSc. Agribusiness Management
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two of the following options:
General Science: Physics or Mathematics and Biology or General agriculture are required.
Business: Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business mathematics, Costing and Elective mathematics is required. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.
General Arts: Economics, Geography, and Elective mathematics is required. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.
General Agriculture: Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General agriculture or Crop husbandry or Horticulture.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural science is required.
For National Diploma or Higher National Diploma Applicants:
A national diploma or higher national diploma (HND) in Agriculture or Agriculture-related program from a recognized institution is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years post qualification experience.
- Applicant must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of the application
- Applicants must also satisfy either WASSCE/SSSCE or GCE ‘A’ Level requirements or HND.
- It’s worth noting that short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Landscape Design And Management
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective subjects: Credit passes in THREE from the following options:
Science: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture is required.
Business: Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Costing, and Elective Mathematics is required.
General Arts: Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General Knowledge in Art is required.
General Agriculture: Chemistry, Physics or Elective Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Animal Husbandry or Horticulture is required.
‘A’ level applicants, mature applicants and national diploma applicants have the same entry requirements as BSc. Business Agribusiness management applicants.
Faculty Of Natural Resource Management
Admission Requirements for BSc. Natural Resource Management, BSc. Forest Resource Technology, BSc. Aquaculture And Water Resource Management
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics, or General Agriculture are required.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one from Biology, Agricultural science, and Mathematics is required. Applicants with Agricultural Science or Mathematics must have a credit in “O’ Level Biology.
For Diploma Applicants:
- Two (2) Years post-diploma field experience is required
- Shortlisted applicants must pass an interview
- Applicants must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR ‘A-Level’.
For Mature Applicants:
- Short-listed applicants must pass an interview
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR ‘A-Level’
- Applicant must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of the application
- Must have a minimum of Two (2) Years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management
Admission Requirements For BSc. Packaging Technology
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science is required.
Elective subjects: Credit Passes in three (3) from any of the following options: Science, General Arts, Visual Art, Technical and Home Economics is a prerequisite.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects or equivalent passes from any of the following options: Science, and General Arts is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Either possess five (5) credits at ‘O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language or credit, passes in three (3) WASSCE/SSSCE core Subjects plus credits in three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Arts, Visual Art, Technical, and, Home Economics.
College Of Humanities And Social Sciences
Admission Requirement For BA. History And BA. Political Studies
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective subjects: History or Government and anyone from Economics, Geography, French, Ghanaian Language, Literature in English, Religious studies and any other General Arts electives and a ‘pass’ in Social Studies is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes including History and/or Government and any one (1) or two (2) from Economics, Geography, French, Religious Studies and Ghanaian Language. Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A-Level’.
Admission Requirements For BA. Geography And Rural Development
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective subjects: Credit passes in three including; Economics, Government, French, English Literature, Religious Studies, History, Elective Mathematics, Akan, and any other General Arts electives is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes including Geography and two (2) other subjects from History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies, Elective Mathematics and Economics are required. They must also obtain a pass in General Paper.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A-Level’.
Admission Requirements For BA. English
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) including Literature in English, and any two (2) from French, History, Government, Economics, Geography, Akan, Religious Studies, and any other subject in General Arts is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A-Level;: Credit passes including Literature in English and two (2) other subjects from History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies and Economics are required.
Mature Applicants
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A’ Level.
Admission Requirements For BA. French And Francophone Studies
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Good pass in French (at Grade A1-B3) and any two from History, Religious Studies, Economics, Geography, Government, Literature in English, Business Management, Ghanaian Language and any other General Arts electives.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including French and/or Akan (Asante Twi, Fante, and Akuapem Twi), and any two (2) of the following Subjects: Literature in English, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Business Management, Ghanaian Language, and Religious Studies is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A-Level’.
Admission Requirements For BA. Akan Language And Culture
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) including Akan (Asante Twi, Fante, and Akuapem Twi) and any two from History, Geography, Literature in English, French, Economics, Religious Studies, Government and Business Management are required.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including French and/or Akan (Asante Twi, Fante, and Akuapem Twi), and any two (2) of the following Subjects: Literature in English, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Business Management, any other Ghanaian Language, and Religious Studies is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A-Level’.
Admission Requirements For BA. Linguistics And BA. Media And Communication Studies
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) from any one (1) of the following options:
Three (3) electives from group A or two (2) from group A and one (1) from group B or one (1) from group A and two (2) from Group B.
Group A: English Literature, Ghanaian Language (e.g, Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, and Fante, Ewe, and Ga, etc.), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, Yoruba, etc.).
Group B: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Government, Business Management.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects in the two (2) Subject Groups below:
Either all subjects from group A or two (2) subjects from Group A and one (1) subject from Group B or one (1) subject from Group A and two (2) subjects from Group B
GROUP A: English Literature, Ghanaian Language (e.g., Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, Fante, Ewe, Ga, etc.), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, Yoruba, etc.).
GROUP B: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Government, Business Management. They must also have a pass in General Paper.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A-Level’.
For Diploma Applicants:
Diploma (Second Class Lower or better) in Communication Studies or a related course; e.g. Archival Studies, Journalism and International Relations is required.
Admission Requirements For BA. Sociology And BA. Social Work
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) from History, Geography, Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language, Government, Business Management, Elective Mathematics, Economics and other General Arts electives and Science electives.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from Government, Religious Studies, History, Economics, and Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language and Elective Mathematics are required. They must also have a pass in General Paper.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A-Level’.
For Diploma Applicants:
- Diploma in Social Work/Social Administration and any other relevant Diploma from an accredited university or Institution.
- An applicant must pass a written examination and interview. Such candidates would be admitted into the second year of the program
Admission Requirements For BA. Religious Studies
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) General Arts subjects are required.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from Christian Religious Studies, History, Literature in English, French, Economics, Government, and Geography is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A-Level’
For Diploma Applicants:
- An applicant must pass a written examination and interview
- A diploma or higher national diploma in religious studies or theology with a minimum grade “B+” from an accredited university or theological seminary will be admitted into the second year of the program
Admission Requirements For BA. Economics
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Good pass in Economics (at grade A1-B3), credit passes in Elective Mathematics, and any one (1) of the following: History, Geography, Government, French, Literature in English, Ghanaian Language, Business Management, Costing, and Accounting. Applicants must have a minimum of grade C/B3 in Economics.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including Economics, Mathematics and any one from Geography, French, Literature in English, Business Management, History, Government, etc. Applicants must also have a pass in the general paper.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A-Level’.
Faculty Of Law
Admission Requirements For Bachelor Of Law (LLB)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) from the following programs: General Arts; Business; Visual Art or General Science is required.
For ‘A-Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in relevant subjects in General Science, Business, Visual Art, or General Arts are required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Mature applicants must be non-degree holders.
- Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
- An applicant must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A-Level
- Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants in this category will be required to pursue the program for four (4) Years.
For Other Applicants:
- Applicants in this category will be required to pursue the program, in parallel mode, for three (3) years.
- Applicants with degrees and/or higher degrees in any discipline may apply. Short-listed applicants will take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
- Mature applicants with diplomas with more than ten (10) years of working experience may apply under this category.
KNUST School Of Business
Admission Requirements For BSc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management), BSc. Business Administration (Marketing/International Business) And BSc. Hospitality & Tourism Management
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from any of the following groups; Business, General Arts, General Science, and Vocational/Home Economics are required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects in General Arts, Business, and General Science is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- An applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
- Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
- An applicant must satisfy the requirement for either ‘A’ Level or WASSCE/SSSCE with credit passes in three (3) Elective Subjects in Business, General Arts, General Science, and Vocational/Home Economics.
For Other Applicants:
General Business Certificate (GBCE) and/or Advanced Business Certificate (ABCE):
Credit passes in at least six (6) subjects including English Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE, or credit passes in the three (3) relevant compulsory subjects and three (3) optional subjects at the ABCE is the prerequisite.
For ACCA, ICA, ACIB or CIM:
Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in three (3) Core Subjects and three electives or five (5) credit passes at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants in this category are admitted into year one.
For HND with Second Class (Lower Division) and above:
Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in three (3) Core subjects and three (3) electives or five (5) credit passes at O’ level including English language and mathematics. These applicants would be placed in either year two (2) or year three (3) after passing an entrance examination/interview.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Business Administration (Accounting/Banking And Finance), BSc. Business Administration (Logistics And Supply Chain Management/Business Information Technology)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from any of the following groups; Business, General Arts, and General Science.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics are required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects in General Arts, Business, and General Science is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
- Short-listed applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
- An applicant must satisfy the requirement for either ‘A’ Level or WASSCE/SSSCE with credit passes in three (3) Elective Subjects in Business, General Arts, and General Science.
For Other Applicants:
General Business Certificate (GBCE) and/or Advanced Business Certificate (ABCE):
Credit passes in at least six (6) subjects including English Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE, or three (3) credit passes in the relevant Compulsory Subjects Plus three (3) optional subjects at the ABCE.
For ACCA, ICA, ACIB or CIM:
Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in three (3) Core Subjects and three Electives or five (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics are required. Applicants in this category are admitted into year one.
For HND with Second Class (Lower Division) and above:
Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in three (3) core subjects and three (3) electives or five (5) credit passes at O’ level including English language and Mathematics. These applicants would be placed in either year two (2) or year three (3) after passing an entrance examination/interview.
College Of Engineering
Admission Requirement for BSc. Agricultural Engineering, BSc. Chemical Engineering, BSc. Civil Engineering, BSc. Materials Engineering, BSc. Mechanical Engineering, BSc. Aerospace Engineering, BSc. Petroleum Engineering, BSc. Geological Engineering, BSc. Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering, BSc. Electrical And Electronic Engineering, BSc. Computer Engineering, BSc. Telecommunication Engineering, BSc. Biomedical Engineering, BSc. Petrochemical Engineering and BSc. Metallurgical Engineering
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry is required.
For Electrical, Computer, Telecommunication and Biomedical Engineering programs, Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry. In the case of Biomedical engineering, Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry. For Geomatic engineering, Geography or Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry
For Mechanical and Aerospace engineering, any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry: Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and Engineering Science. For Agricultural Engineering, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry; Technical Drawing or Engineering Science and General Agriculture or Biology. Applicants in this category who do not have Chemistry must obtain Grade B3 in Integrated Science.
For ‘A-Level’ Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Either credit passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O’ Level credit in Chemistry, or Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
For Geomatic engineering, either pass in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O ‘Level credit pass in Chemistry or Geography or Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Geography is required.
For Civil Engineering, credit passes in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with credit in ‘Chemistry at O’ Level is required.
For Mature Applicants:
Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
- For Geomatic engineering, Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
- For Mechanical Engineering, applicants must have at least three (3) years of working experience.
- Either credit passes in five (5) subjects at the ‘O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or credit passes in three (3) WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects- English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
For HND Applicants
- Admission would be based on an assessment of the Academic Transcript.
- Applicants must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A-Level
- For Computer Engineering, applicants shall have at least second-class honors from any accredited Computer Engineering oriented programs such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- In the case of Biomedical Engineering, applicants shall have at least second-class honors from any accredited Biomedical Engineering oriented programs such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Medical Technology.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Automobile Engineering, BSc. Industrial Engineering and BSc. Marine Engineering
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics, and any one of the following:
- Chemistry
- Woodwork
- Metalwork
- Auto Mechanics
- Applied Electricity
- Technical Drawing
- Building Construction
Applicants without Chemistry shall obtain at least B3 in Integrated Science.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: At least credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at the time of the application
For HND Applicants:
- Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.
- An applicants must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level.
- An applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering orientated program, such as Mechanical Engineering with an option, Agricultural Mechanization, Automobile Engineering
For International And Other Applicants:
- International Baccalaureate applicants may apply with the contents of programs equivalent to the Ghanaian WASSCE/SSSCE or the Ghanaian ‘A’ Level programs.
- Credit passes of International Baccalaureate applicants shall meet requirements 1.0 and 2.0 with equivalent certificates.
College Of Art And Built Environment
Admission Requirements For BSc Architecture
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any two from the following options:
- Physics
- Biology
- Technical
- Visual Art
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Geography
- General Arts
- Graphic Design
- Picture Making
- General Science
- Building Construction
- General Knowledge Art
- Woodwork or Metalwork
- Technical Drawing or Engineering Science
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from the following options:
Either three (3) subjects from group A (Technical /Science) or three (3) subjects from group B (Visual Art/General Art) or three (3) subject combinations from groups A and B.
A pass in General Paper is mandatory
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND
- An applicants must have demonstrate interest in the area of Architectural Design.
It must be noted, however, that experience at an Architect’s Office or familiarity with computer drafting techniques alone is not a special advantage. The Department shall not regard these as substitutes for the minimum entry requirements to pursue a degree program. Applicants may be required to pass a written and an oral examination after the pre-qualification exercise.
Admission Requirements for BSc. Construction Technology And Management (Building Technology)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any two (2) from the following options:
Technical: Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork, Building Construction, and Metalwork.
Science: Chemistry, and Physics.
General Art: Economics, and Geography/
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics and any two (2) from the following options:
Group A: Physics, and Chemistry
Group B: Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing, and Building Construction.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1) and (2.0) or HND
- An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Quantity Surveying And Construction Economics (Building Technology)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any two (2) from the following: Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Physics.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics and any two (2) from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Building Construction and Technical Drawing.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1) and (2.0) or HND
- An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
Admission Requirements For BSc Development Planning
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) elective subjects as follows: three (3) electives from group A or two (2) from group A and one (1) from group B.
Group A: Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Geography, Government, Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art.
Group B: Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Sculpture, and Painting
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in the three (3) subjects from the groups below:
Either all Subjects from Group A, or two (2) subjects from group A, and one (1) subject from group B
GROUP A: Economics, Geography and Government
GROUP B: Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, Accounting and Business Management.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level
- An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
Admission Requirements For BSc Human Settlement Planning
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective subjects: Credit passes in Geography and Economics, and anyone (1) of the following subjects: Government, Elective Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art, and History.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Geography, Economics, and a third subject from the following: Government, Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, plus a pass in the general paper is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
- An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview.
- Higher National Diploma (HND), Construction Technician Course (Part III), or Professional Draughtmanship Certificates with a minimum of 5 years experience in draughtsmanship.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Land Economy and BSc. Real Estate
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three subjects from the following:
(a) Economics, Geography and a third subject relevant to the Land Economy program, preferably Accounting, Business Management, Government, Business Mathematics, French, Literature in English, History, Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Mathematics.
(b) Economics, and two (2) other subjects from the following: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Government, French, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, and General Knowledge in Art.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects, two of which shall be Economics and Geography, at a grade not below C. Preference will be given to a third subject in Mathematics, Government, or History. Candidates must also pass the general Paper.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0), or should hold a Diploma/HND in Estate Management.
- An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
For Diploma Holders:
- Other Diploma holders with less than 70% as their CWA would be required to have three years’ work experience in the real estate industry and in addition pass an interview to be admitted into first year of the program.
- Candidates with the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management or other relevant Diploma qualification from a recognized University or Polytechnic with Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 70% and above after a successful interview would be admitted into the second year of the program.
Faculty Of Art
Admission Requirements For BFA. Painting & Sculpture
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective subjects: Credit passes in three subjects from the following groups:
Visual Art: General Knowledge in Art, and any two (2) Visual Arts Elective Subject
Home Economics: General Knowledge in Art, and any two (2) Home Economics elective subjects.
Technical: General Knowledge in Art, plus any two (2) Technical elective subjects.
Science: General Knowledge in Art, plus any two (2) Science Elective Subjects.
General Arts: General Knowledge in Art, plus any two (2) General Arts Elective Subjects.
Business: General Knowledge in Art, plus any two (2) Business Elective Subjects.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in General Knowledge in Art and any two subjects.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application with at least three (3) years working experience.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0), or should hold a Diploma.
- An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
For HND Applicants/Diploma Certificate In Education In Art And Related Fields:
- Applicants may be admitted into the second or third year based on performance at the interview.
- An applicants who possess an HND in Creative Art or equivalent diploma will be admitted into second (2nd) year of the program. Applicants must also pass an interview.
Admission Requirements For BA. Communication Design (Graphic Design)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art and any other Visual Arts elective subject excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Bead making.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in two (2) subjects including Art, preference would be given to applicants with three (3) passes at the A’ Level with grade A or B in Art.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application with at least three (3) years working experience.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
- An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
Admission Requirements For BA. Integrated Rural Art and Industry
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from Picture Making, Leatherwork, Graphic Design, Textiles, Jewelry, Basketry, Sculpture, Ceramics, General Knowledge in Art, Management in Living, Clothing & Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Metalwork, Religious Studies, Construction, Economics, History, Akan, Geography, Literature in English, Business Management, Accounting, and Costing.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in two (2) subjects including Art.
For Mature Applicants:
- Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application with at least three (3) years working experience.
- An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination at which they must submit a portfolio of Artworks showing interest in Rural and Industrial Art.
For Diploma Holders:
- Applicants must also pass an interview or written examination or both.
- An applicant who possesses the diploma in Rural Art and Industry High National Diploma (HND) in Education will be admitted into second or third year of the program.
Admission Requirements For BA. Publishing Studies
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from any of the following groupings:
Visual Arts: General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making and/or Graphic Design plus Textiles or Sculpture or Leatherwork.
General Arts: Geography, Economics, Government, English Language, History, Religious Studies, French, Ghanaian Languages etc.
Business: Economics, Accounting, Introduction to Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics
Vocational/Home Economics: General knowledge in Art, Management in Living plus either Food and Nutrition or Clothing and Textiles
Science: Biology, Chemistry plus Mathematics or Physics
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least two (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
For Mature Applicants:
- Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least five (5) years of working experience.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
Admission Requirements For BA. Metal Product Design Technology
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies are required.
Elective subjects: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts and Business are required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least two (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
- Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.’
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
For HND And Diploma Certificate In Relevant Areas:
Applicants may be admitted to start either from the second or third year based on performance at the interview.
Admission Requirements For BSC. Textile Design & Technology and BSC. Fashion Design
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from the following disciplines: Visual Arts, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts, and Business.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least two (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
- Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
For HND And Diploma Certificate In Relevant Areas:
Applicants may be admitted to start either from the second or third based on performance at the interview.
Admission Requirements For BFA. Ceramics
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies are required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from any of the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, and General Arts.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least two (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application
- Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0)
For HND And Diploma Certificate In Relevant Areas:
Applicants with certificates in relevant areas may be admitted to start either from the second or third year based on performance at the interview.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Ceramic Technology
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any three (3) subjects from any one of the following groupings:
Visual Art: Ceramics, General Knowledge-in-Art, and Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics
Science: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Biology
Technical: Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Applied Electricity, Auto Mechanics, Electronics, Physics
For ‘A’ Level Applicants
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
- Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination
- Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
For HND And Diploma Certificate In Relevant Areas
Applicants with certificates in a relevant area may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.
Faculty Of Educational Studies
Admission Requirements For B.Ed. Junior High School Education (With the following Options: Mathematics, Science, I.C.T, Agricultural Science, Visual Art, History and Geography)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any three (3) subjects from the following programs:
Visual Art (for Visual Art)
Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T (for Mathematics, Science, I.C.T, and Agricultural science)
General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for History and Geography)
For ‘A’ Level Applicants
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects from the following programs:
Visual Art (for Visual Art)
Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (for Mathematics, Science, I.C.T, and Agricultural science)
General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for History and Geography)
College Of Science
Admission Requirements For BSC. Biochemistry And Food Science And Technology
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any three (3) subjects including: Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
For HND And Other Diploma
- An applicant must pass an entrance examination.
- An applicant must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree programs.
- Good class in a science related program from a recognized polytechnic. Applicants with Second Class (Upper Division) and (Lower Division) may be admitted to third and second year of the program respectively.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Chemistry
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
Admission Requirements For BSc. Physics and BSc. Meteorology And Climate Science
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Electronics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
Admission Requirements For BSc. Mathematics
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Biology.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics or Biology is required.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Actuarial Science
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any two (2) from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Business Management, Principle of Costing, and Accounting.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
For HND And Other Diploma:
Applicants must have a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division in the following programs: Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or any program with the Mathematical Sciences with evidence of Mathematical or qualitative ability.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Statistics
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any two (2) from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, and Technical Drawing, Business Management, Principle of Costing and Accounting.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
For HND And Other Diploma:
Applicants must have a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division in the following programs: Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or any program with the Mathematical Sciences with evidence of Mathematical or qualitative ability.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Computer Science
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Electronics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics is required.
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
Admission Requirements For BSc. Doctor Of Optometry (OD)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Physics, and either Chemistry or Mathematics.
Short listed applicants are expected to pass an interview.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Additional Mathematics, English Language, and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry is required.
For Mature Students:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- For Doctor of Optometry (OD), Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
Admission Requirements For BSc. Biological Sciences and BSc. Environmental Science
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics is required.
For Environmental Science, Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Additional Mathematics, English Language, and Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in three (3) subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry is required.
For HND And Other Diploma:
- Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology
- Applicants with Higher National Diploma (HND) and Diploma in Science, Laboratory Technology, or Medical Laboratory Technology are eligible to apply.
- Applicants with Second Class Division or better will be considered for admission into the second year of the program and would be required to make up their deficiencies in Biology and Chemistry.
- Applicants with other Diploma will be admitted into the first year of the program.
- Such applicants must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree programs.
College Of Health Sciences
Admission Requirements For BSc. Human Biology (Medicine) and BSc. BDS (Dental Surgery)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Programs may be followed with a 3-year clinical program for the MB. ChB degree and BDS degree respectively.
Short-listed Applicants must pass an interview.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
Admission Requirements For DVM (Veterinary Medicine)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Animal Husbandry is acceptable in place of Biology.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Other Applicants:
- Three (3) years relevant post qualification working experience is required.
- A Diploma from Pong-Tamale Veterinary School or any other recognized Veterinary Training Institutions
- All diploma holding applicants must also satisfy the minimum university entry requirement for admission.
- Applicants with BSc. Agriculture (Animal Science Option) or BSc. Biological Sciences not below 2nd Class lower division are eligible to apply for Admission. Such applicants will be admitted directly into 2nd year of the program.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- All Candidates must have two (2) years post-qualification experience, and must have passed an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).
- Applicants with Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology with at least one (1) year post qualification experience shall be interviewed and successful applicants placed in the second year.
- Mature candidates with University diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Top-Up) would be placed in the third year, whilst candidates with Ministry of Health Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or HND in Science Laboratory Technology will be placed in second year.
Admission Requirements For BSc. General Nursing (Regular)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants For Top-Up:
- Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
- Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
- Applicants must be registered general nurses with a diploma in Nursing
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years working experience in a clinical area.
- Applicants must satisfy the university’s general requirements for admission into Degree programs.
For Other Applicants (Emergency option)
- Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
- Applicants must be registered general nurses with a diploma in Nursing
- Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years working experience in a clinical area.
- Applicants must satisfy the university’s general requirements for admission into Degree programs.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Midwifery (Regular)
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants For Top-Up
- Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
- Applicants must be registered midwives with diploma in Midwifery.
- Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years working experience in a clinical area.
- Applicants must satisfy the university’s general requirements for admission into Degree programs.
For Other Applicants (Sandwich):
- This program is taken during the holidays.
- Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
- Applicants must be registered midwives with diploma in Midwifery
- Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years working experience in a clinical area.
- Applicants must satisfy the university’s general requirements for admission into Degree programs.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Physiotherapy And Sports Science
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).
- Applicants must be declared medically fit by the university hospital and must undergo a physical fitness assessment and must pass a written and/or oral interview conducted at the Department.
- Candidates who have relevant diploma certificates in Sports and Exercise Science, Fitness Assessment, Physiotherapy and Orthotic Assistant, coaching etc. and who must have worked for at least three (3) years will be considered for admission into year two.
Admission Requirements For Pharm D (Doctor Of Pharmacy) 6 –Years
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).
- All Candidates must have two (2) years post-qualification experience, and must have passed an interview.
Other Applicants (Pharm D Top Up – Fee Paying Only)
- Must pass an interview.
- Must have a Degree in Pharmacy with at least three (3) years post-registration experience.
Admission Requirements For Herbal Medicine
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, or ‘A’ Level).
- All Candidates must have two (2) years post-qualification experience, and must have passed an interview.
For Other Applicants
- Must pass an interview.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years working experience may apply
- Applicants who are registered diagnostic medical sonographers (RDMS) certified or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Medical Imaging
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
For ‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, or ‘A’ Level).
- All Candidates must have two (2) years post-qualification experience, and must have passed an interview.
Admission Requirements For BSc. Physician Assistantship
For WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies is required.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level Applicants:
‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics is required.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics is required.
Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper
For Mature Applicants:
- Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
- Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
- Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the program (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, or ‘A’ Level).
- All Candidates must have two (2) years post-qualification experience, and must have passed an interview.
For Other Applicants:
- Must pass an interview
- Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the life sciences (Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Herbal Medicine and Sports and Exercise Science,) will be placed in year two (2) of the program whilst applicants with BSc. Nursing will be placed in year three (3) of the program.
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