The University of Ghana (UG) Undergraduate General Entry Requirements for the 2017/2018 academic year is now available online for the prospective candidates.
University of Ghana (UG) Undergraduate Entry Requirements – 2017/2018
· American High School
American High School Grade 12
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University of Ghana must have and a Final Grade Point of at least 3.0
Admissions will be to Level 100.
· Combined IGCSE & Cambribge ‘A’ Level
Cambridge ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels
Minimum/General Entry Requirement
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels
Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels.
In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements for:
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Education
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences must pass an entrance examination and/or interview.
School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) of the following ‘A’ Level Subjects:
Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology and Mathematics
School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.
School of Biological & Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Mathematics
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics or
Any Three ‘A’ Level subjects.
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
School of Engineering Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Food Process Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ’A’ Level subjects comprising:
Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
School of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:
Chemistry and any Two (2) of Physics, Mathematics, General Agriculture/Biology, Geography/Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
There are two (2) options available:
- Food and Clothing – For Science Students
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
- Family and Child Studies –For non-science Students
Applicants must have any Three ‘A’ Level Subjects.
School of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics
- Degree Holders
An applicant who hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, Biological or Allied Sciences, with a class not lower than 2nd Class Lower division is eligible to apply. Such an applicant would be admitted to level 200 of the programme after passing an interview organized by the School of Veterinary Medicine.
School of Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and Conservation Science
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Botany
- Bachelor of Science in Marine & Fisheries Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
(Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Biology, Chemistry and Physics. - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
(Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Biology and any Two (2) Subjects from Chemistry Physics and Mathematics
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
(Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects - Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology, Mathematics or Geography - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and - Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Mathematics and any Two (2) subjects - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
‘Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Mathematics and any Two subjects. - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
‘A’ Level Mathematics and any other Two ‘A’ Level subjects - Bachelor of Science in Physics
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages
Bachelor of Arts
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects.
Applicants must have the following subjects to qualify to read the under listed courses:
Economics, Mathematics or Statistics – ‘A’ Level Mathematics
Computer Science – ‘A’ Level Mathematics
French – ‘A’ Level French
English – ‘A’ Level English Literature
Geography – ‘A’ Level Geography
University of Business School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects
University of School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects
School of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects
The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 12 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Education & Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Education (English)
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects including English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Non-Teaching)
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Mathematics)
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects including Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Biology)
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising ‘A’ Level Biology and any other Two (2) ‘A’ Level subjects
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Chemistry)
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising ‘A’ Level Chemistry any other Two (2) ‘A’ Level subjects
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Physics)
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising ‘A’ Level Physics any other Two (2) ‘A’ Level subjects
School of Continuing & Distance Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects
· IB Minimum Entry Requirements
Minimum/General Entry Requirements -International Baccalaureate (IB)
The University of Ghana welcomes applications from students who follow the IB Diploma Programme and meet the following college requirements. Admissions will be to Level 100.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements for:
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Education
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
IB students who wish to apply to the College of Health Sciences should meet the following subject specific requirements:
Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences must pass an entrance examination and/or interview.
School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.
- In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.
School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.
- In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.
School of Biological and Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
- Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.
- In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.
- In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
School of Engineering Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Food Process Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering
- Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Math HL and a Grade 4 in Chemistry and Physics at the HL.
- In addition, applicants must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), and at least C in a science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
School of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) of the following HL Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography and Economics.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
There are two (2) options available:
- Food and Clothing – For Science Students
Applicants must have at least Grade 4in any Three (3) of the following HL Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography and Economics.
In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematical Studies SL and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Family and Child Studies –For General Arts Students
Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) HL Subjects.
In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematical studies (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
School of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in HL Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics (SL).
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Physics at the IGCSE or equivalent.
School of Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and Conservation Science
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Botany
- Bachelor of Science in Marine & Fisheries Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
- Applicants must have at least Grades 4 in Physics, Chemistry and any other subject at the HL.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics SL and Biology at the IGCSE or equivalent
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Applicants must have at least Grades 4 in Biology and Physics or Chemistry and any other subject at the HL.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics SL and Biology at the IGCSE or equivalent
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) Subjects at the HL.
- In addition, applicants must have at least Grades 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
- Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Mathematics (HL) and any two (2) HL Subjects.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in Mathematics and any Two (2) Subjects at the HL.
- In addition, applicants must have at least Grades 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in Higher Level Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) Subjects at the HL.
- In addition, applicants must have at least Grades 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics SL and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in Physics, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Geography at the HL.
- In addition, applicants must have at least Grades 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics SL and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
- Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
- Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Mathematics (HL) and any two (2) HL Subjects.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4in English Language/Literature (SL) and a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages
Bachelor of Arts
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) HL subjects.
- Applicants must have the following subjects to qualify to read the under listed courses:
Economics, Mathematics or Statistics – Mathematics
Computer Science – Mathematics
French – French
English – English Literature
Geography – Geography
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in any Three (3) HL subjects
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
University of Ghana School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Applicants must have at least Grade 6 in any Three (3) HL subjects.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
School of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) HL subjects
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
- They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Education & Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Education (English)
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any three HL subjects including English Literature.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Non-Teaching)
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any three (3) HL subjects.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
Bachelor of Science in Education (Mathematics)
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any three (3) HL subjects including Mathematics.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
Bachelor of Science in Education (Chemistry)
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any three (3) HL subjects including Chemistry.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
Bachelor of Science in Education (Biology)
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any three (3) HL subjects including Biology.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/ Literature (SL) Mathematics (SL).
Bachelor of Science in Education (Physics)
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any three (3) HL subjects including Physics.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/ Literature (SL) Mathematics (SL).
School of Continuing & Distance Education
Bachelor of Arts
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) HL subjects
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) HL subjects
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in any Three (3) HL subjects.
- In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics (SL).
West Africa WASSCE
WASSCE/SSSCE RESULTS FROM THE WEST AFRICAN SUB-REGION
Minimum/General Entry Requirements
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University of Ghana must have at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics, a Social Science subject, a Science Subject and three relevant elective subjects, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements for:
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Education
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences must pass an entrance examination and/or interview.
School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Elective Subjects:
Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology and Further Mathematics
School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Credit passes in Three (3) Electives comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Further Mathematics
School of Biological and Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
- Credit passes in Three (3) Electives comprising Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Further Mathematics
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- At least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Biology and credit passes in Three (3) Electives from any of the combinations below:
Chemistry, Physics & Elective Mathematics
Three General Arts Electives
Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry and French.
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
School of Engineering Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Food Process Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering
- Credit passes in Three Electives comprising Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics
School of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
- Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Elective Subjects:
Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics, General Agriculture or Biology, Geography or Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
There are two (2) options available:
- Food and Clothing – For Science Students
- Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Electives Subjects:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics and General Agriculture
- Family and Child Studies
- Applicants must have Three Electives Subjects.
School of Veterinary Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Credit passes in Three (3) Elective subjects comprising Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Further Mathematics
2. Degree Holders
- An applicant who hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, Biological or Allied Sciences, with a class not lower than 2nd Class Lower division is eligible to apply. Such an applicant would be admitted to level 200 of the programme after passing an interview organized by the School of Veterinary Medicine.
School of Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and Conservation Science
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Botany
- Bachelor of Science in Marine & Fisheries Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology/General Agriculture - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Credit passes in Biology and any Two (2) Electives Subjects from Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects - Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
Credit passes in Three (3) electives comprising Physics, Chemistry and either Biology, Further Mathematics or Geography - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics - Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects including Further Mathematics - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Further Mathematics and any other Two (2) elective subjects - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Applicants must have Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Further Mathematics and any other Two (2) elective subjects - Bachelor of Science in Physics
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Physics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages
Bachelor of Arts
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects.
Applicants must have the following subjects to qualify to read the under listed courses:
Economics, Mathematics or Statistics – Further Mathematics
Computer Science – Further Mathematics
French – French
English – English Literature
Geography – Geography
Business School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects.
School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects.
School of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects. The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Education & Leadership
Bachelor of Arts in Education (English)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including English Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Non-Teaching)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects.
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Mathematics)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including Further Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Biology)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Chemistry)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Education (Physics)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including Physics
- Ghana WASSCE
The University of Ghana announces for the information of the general public that applications are open for the admission of prospective applicants into various undergraduate programmes for the 2017/2018 academic year. Applicants should take note of the following:
Minimum/General Entry Requirements
General Entry Requirements into Legon Campus, Accra City Campus and Korle Bu Campus.
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University of Ghana must have at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science applicants) or Social Studies (for non-Science applicants) and three elective subjects in Science for applicants applying to Science or Agriculture related disciplines or three +elective subjects in General Arts/Business for applicants applying to non-Science related disciplines, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24. In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements for:
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Education
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES – WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences must pass an entrance examination and/or interview.
School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Credit passes in Chemistry and any Two (2) two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics
School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Credit passes in Three (3) Electives comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Elective Mathematics
School of Biological & Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
- Credit passes in Three (3) Electives comprising Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Elective Mathematics
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Credit passes in Three (3) Electives from any of the combinations below:
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- Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
- General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
- Three General Arts Electives
- Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
- Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art and French.
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES – WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
School of Engineering Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Food Process Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering
- Credit passes in Three Electives comprising Elective Mathematics and any two of Chemistry, Physics and Technical Drawing
School of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
- Credit passes in Three (3) Elective comprising
- Chemistry and Two Electives from Physics, Elective Mathematics, General Agriculture or Biology, Geography or Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
There are two (2) options available:
- Food and Clothing – For Science Students
Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following Electives:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics and General Agriculture
- Family and Child Studies –For Home Economics and General Arts Students
Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following Electives:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics and General Agriculture
School of Veterinary Medicine
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Credit passes in Three (3) Elective subjects from Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Elective Mathematics
School of Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and Conservation Science
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Bachelor of Science in Botany
- Bachelor of Science in Marine & Fisheries Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Physics, Chemistry and Biology/General Agriculture - Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Credit passes in Biology and any Two (2) Electives Subjects from Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects - Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
Credit passes in Three (3) electives comprising Physics, Chemistry and either Biology, Elective Mathematics or Geography - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics - Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects including Elective Mathematics - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Elective Mathematics and any other Two (2) elective subjects - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Applicants must have Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Elective Mathematics and any other Two (2) elective subjects - Bachelor of Science in Physics
Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Physics, Elective Mathematics and Chemistry.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES – WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages
Bachelor of Arts
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects
Applicants must have the following WASSCE subjects to qualify to read the under listed courses:
- Economics, Mathematics or Statistics – Elective Mathematics
- Computer Science – Elective Mathematics
- French – French
- English – English Literature
- Geography – Geography
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects
University of Ghana School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects
School of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects.
The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Education & Leadership
- BA Education (English)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including at least at least grade B3 in English Literature.
- BA Education (Non-Teaching)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects.
- B.Sc. Education (Mathematics)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including at least at least grade B2 in Elective Mathematics.
- B.Sc. Education (Biology)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including at least at least grade B3 in Biology.
- B.Sc. Education (Chemistry)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including at least at least grade B3 in Chemistry.
- B.Sc. Education (Physics)
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Elective subjects including at least at least grade B3 in Physics.
School of Continuing & Distance Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 24
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 30
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Applicants must be professional nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Nursing Training College, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) OF 2.5 or better.
- Bachelor of Arts
- Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 30.
All interested applicants should register at any of the Learning Centres of the School of Continuing and Distance Education below, after payment into the following account: Account Name and number: (UG Learning Centre A/C, ECOBANK. A/C Number 0160134485305902).
All interested applicants should register at any of the Accounts offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education below, after payment into the following account: Account Name and number: College of Education, ECOBANK. A/C NUMBER 0160094485305901.
| Accra UG Learning Centre | 0302 228182 |
| Tema UG Learning Centre | 0244818069 |
| Takoradi UG Learning Centre | 0312 023476 |
| Kumasi UG Learning Centre | 0322 023726 |
| Sunyani UG Learning Centre | 0352 027153 |
| Tsito/Ho UG Learning Centre | 0303 938851 |
| Koforidua UG Learning Centre | 0342 290824 |
| Tamale UG Learning Centre | 0372 022238 |
| Bolgatanga UG Learning Centre | 0382 022315 |
| Cape Coast UG Learning Centre | 0332 132100 |
| Wa UG Learning Centre | 0392 022189 |
For further information, please contact the Department of Adult Education and Human Resource
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