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UCC Basic Entry Requirement for SHS Candidates

UCC ENTRY REEQUIREMENTS

BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

POST-SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CANDIDATES

FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The Minimum Admission Requirement into the University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36. For SSSCE applicants, the minimun requirement is aggregate 24.

Candidates must have passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE level respectively

Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives.

For purposes of admission, a pass in

(i) WASSCE means Grade: A1 – C6.

(ii) SSSCE means Grade: A – D.

In addition to the above, candidates must satisfy requirements as indicated below:

You must the full academic programmes run by UCC:

FACULTY OF ARTS

(A) B.A. (ARTS)

i. Candidates must have passes in at least two (2) elective Arts subjects: French, Literature in English,

Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Music, Religious Studies, Government/History.

ii. Applicants to be admitted to read French as part of their degree programme must have a pass in French not below grade C6.

(B) B.A. (AFRICAN STUDIES)

i. Applicants to be admitted to B.A. (African Studies) programme must have passes in at least two (2) of the following elective subjects with grades not lower than C6: French, History, Literature in English, Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Religious Studies, Government, Economics, Geography.

ii Applicants who intend to read B.A. (African Studies) and major in African Music (Ethnomusicology) must have in addition to B (i).

iii Associated Board of the ROYAL SCHOOL OF MUSIC (ABRSM) grade 1-4 OR

iv A flair for Music and the ability to read and notate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns to be assessed by pre-admission test.

(C) B.A. (THEATRE STUDIES)

i. Candidates must have passes in at least two Elective Arts subjects: Literature in English, Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Music, Religious Studies, History/Government.

ii. Applicants who intend to read B.A. (Theatre Studies) as their major subject must have a good pass (not below C6) in Literature in English at the WASSCE.

(D) BACHELOR OF MUSIC

i. Candidates must have good passes in three (3) elective subjects in any of the following elective areas: General Arts and Visual Arts.

ii. Prospective candidates will be interviewed. During the interview, candidates will have to provide evidence of their involvement/interest in music and dance-e.g. through membership in choirs, bands, cultural/dance troupes, etc. and generally convince panelists of their creative/artistic capabilities.

Applicants who wish to study Music but have not passed music at WASSCE Level will write an Entrance Examination provided they satisfy the basic University Entry Requirements. The Entrance Examination date will be the same for the Mature Students Examination.

(E) B.A. ( COMMUNICATION STUDIES)

i Candidates must have passes in at least two (2) elective Arts subjects; French, Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Literature in English, Religious Studies, Government/History.

ii Applicants to be admitted to read B.A. (Communication Studies) must have a pass in Literature in English not below grade C5.

(F) B.A. ( FILM STUDIES)

Candidates must have passes in any of the following elective subjects; Visual Arts, Literature in English, History,French, Government, Religious Studies, Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Economics, Geography, Physics and Chemistry

(G) B.A. ( DANCE)

Candidates must have passes in three elective subjects in either General Arts or Visual Arts at grade not lower than C6

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

B.Ed. (BASIC EDUCATION)

Candidates must have passes in Core Mathematics, Core English and Integrated Science or Social Studies

In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3) elective subjects selected from category a, b, or c.

(a) Literature in English, Ghanaian Language (Akan/ Ewe/ Dagare/Ga), Religious Studies, History, French

(b) Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics

B.Ed. (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

Candidates must have passes in the following core subjects: Core Mathematics, Core English and Integrated Science or Social Studies

In addition, candidates must have passes in any three (3) elective subjects.

B.Sc. (PSYCHOLOGY)

Candidates must have good passes in the following Core Subjects: English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have good passes in three (3) elective subjects with an aggregate of 36 or better in any of the following elective areas: Science, Business or General Arts.

B.Ed. (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

Candidates must possess six (6) subjects including Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies with overall aggregate of 36. Candidates would be subjected to the following practical examinations and assessments.

i. Motor Educability Test

ii. Cardiovascular Endurance Test

iii. Select games

N.B.: Selection of candidates for admission will depend largely on a candidate's performance in the practical examinations.

The date for the practical examinations for B.Ed. (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) candidates would be announced later.

B.Ed. (MANAGEMENT)

Candidates must have good passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have good passes in three (3) elective subjects under Accounting/Secretarial options namely; Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Clerical Office Duties, Typing and Principles of Costing.

A good pass in Literature in English will be an advantage.

B.Ed. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Candidates must have good passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. The elective passes should include any three (3) of the following subjects: Economics, Geography, History, Accounting, Business Management, Elective Mathematics, and Principles of Costing.

The following are the various combinations:

Accounting/Management

Accounting/Economics

Economics/Management

Economics/Geography

B.Ed. (SOCIAL STUDIES)

Candidates must have passes in Geography and any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Economics, History/Government.

B.Ed. (ARTS)

Candidates must have good passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

The elective passes should include any three (3) of the following subjects: Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/ Ga), History, Religious Studies and Music.

The following are the various combinations

English/French

English/Ghanaian Language

English/Religious Studies

English/Music

English/History

French/Ghanaian Language

French/Religious Studies

French/Music

French/History

Ghanaian Language/Religious Studies

Ghanaian Language/Music

Ghanaian Language/History

History/Religious Studies

History/Music

Music/Religious Studies

B.Ed. (ACCOUNTING)

i. Candidates must have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

ii. In addition, candidates must have passes in Financial Accounting and any two (2) of the following subjects: Business Management, Economics, Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics.

B.Ed. (MATHEMATICS)

Candidates must have passes (grade C6 or better) in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Candidates must pass Elective Mathematics plus any two (2) of the following elective subjects: Economics, Geography, Physics and Chemistry.

B.Ed (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

Candidates must have passes (grade C6 or better) in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus any three (3) of the following elective subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

B.Ed. (SCIENCE)

B.Ed. (HOME ECONOMICS)

Candidates must have the following:

a) Passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

b) Passes in Management in Living and any two (2) other elective subjects relevant to the preferred option.

For Clothing and Textiles Option, the appropriate electives are: Clothing and Textiles (compulsory), Art, Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Economics.

For Foods and Nutrition Option, the appropriate electives are: Foods and Nutrition (compulsory), Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Economics, French and Art.

B.Ed. (HEALTH SCIENCES)

i. Candidates must possess GCE 'O' Level credit passes (grade 6 or better) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and General Science. Passes at the GCE 'A' Level will be an advantage.

ii. SSSCE/WASSCE candidates with good passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science.

In addition to (i) or (ii) above, candidates must possess a THREE (3) YEAR DIPLOMA awarded by an accredited Health Training Institution with at least THREE (3) YEARS working experience (excluding “rotation” for nurses) in relevant areas such as General Nursing, Environmental Health, Disease Control, Community Health, Midwifery Nutrition or Psychiatry.

Applicants should include certified copies of their academic transcript showing semester-by-semester GPA and FCGPA.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

(i) B.A. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3) elective subjects including two (2) of the following: Economics, Government/History, Geography, and Elective Mathematics.

(ii) B.Sc. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

In addition, candidates must have passes in any three (3) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, Government/ History, Biology, Chemistry, Introduction to Business Management, Elective Mathematics, Management in Living and Food and Nutrition.

(iii) B.Sc. (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have passes in any three (3) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, Government/ History, Introduction to Business Management and Elective Mathematics.

(iv) B.A. (POPULATION AND HEALTH)

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have passes in any three (3) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, Government/History, Introduction to Business Management and Elective Mathematics.

(v) B.A. (ANTHROPOLOGY)

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have passes in two (2) of the following elective subjects: Economics, Geography, Elective Mathematics, Government/History.

(vi) B.Sc. (GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING)

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3) of the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics, Elective Mathematics, Business Management and Government/History.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

Candidates must also have passes in three (3) elective subjects under Accounting option subjects: Financial Accounting plus any two (2) of the following subjects: Business Management, Principles of Costing, Economics and Elective Mathematics.

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

Candidates must also have passes in three (3) elective subjects under Accounting/Secretarial option subjects. i.e. Financial Accounting, Business Management, Principles of Costing, Economics, Elective Mathematics and Clerical Office Duties.

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Entry Requirements leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in:

1. B.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)

2. B.Sc. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

3. B.Sc. (Fisheries and Aquatic Science)

4. B.Sc. (Entomology and Wildlife)

5. B.Sc. (Human Biology)

6. B.Sc. (Biochemistry)*

7. B.Sc. (Nursing)*

Candidates must obtain

a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

b) passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with grades NOT lower than C6.

c) an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core and three elective subjects..

NOTE: Students will be selected into these programmes at the beginning of level 300 except Biochemistry and Nursing Students.

B.Sc. (NURSING)

i. Candidates must have passes in all core subjects including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

ii. In addition, candidates must have obtained good grades in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Elective Mathematics.

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. (CHEMISTRY)

B.Sc. (WATER & SANITATION)

B.Sc. (INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Chemistry and any two of the following elective subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics and Biology, and

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS)

B.Sc. (STATISTICS)

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of the following elective subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Biology/Technical Drawing.

(c ) an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core and three elective subjects.

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS)

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS WITH BUSINESS)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Elective Mathematics, Economics and any one of the following elective subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Business Management, Principles of Costing and Accounting; and

B. Sc. (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies;

(b) passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of the following elective subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Business Management, Principles of Costing and Accounting; and

B. Sc. (PHYSICS)

B. Sc. (ENGINEERING PHYSICS)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics; and

B. Sc. (METEOROLOGY AND ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics and

B. Sc. (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Elective Mathematics, Physics and any one Elective subject; and

B.Sc. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Elective Mathematics and any other two elective subjects; and

B.Sc. (LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)

B.Sc. (MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one of the following elective subjects: Biology or Elective Mathematics and

DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY*

Candidates must obtain

(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

(b) passes in Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Elective Mathematics; and

* This is a six-year programme.

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE)

i. Candidates must have passes in the following core subjects: English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

ii. In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3) elective subjects under any of the options below:

OPTION 1: General Agriculture, Chemistry, and any one other Science/Agriculture subject

OPTION 2: Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective Mathematics.

OPTION 3: Any three subjects from the following Agricultural Science electives - General Agriculture, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Forestry.

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURAL EXTENTION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

i. Candidates must have passes in the following Core subjects: English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

ii. In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3) elective subjects under any of the options below:

OPTION 1: General Agriculture, Chemistry, and ANY one other Agricultural Science subject

OPTION 2: Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective Mathematics.

OPTION 3: Any three subjects from the following Agricultural Science electives - General Agriculture, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Forestry.

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB, ChB)

i. Candidates must have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science

ii. In addition to the above, candidates must have obtained good passes in three of the following elective subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics.

iii. Applicants who satisfy the above requirements must have a total aggregate of 08 or better in six subjects (3 Core and 3 Electives) to qualify for short listing.

iv. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

v. Applicants who are applying into the School of Medical Sciences should note that the programme is strictly FEE-PAYING.

GCE “A” LEVEL APPLICANTS

i. Credit passes at GCE “O” Level in 6 subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

ii. GCE “A” Level passes in three (3) of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics, with aggregate 07 or better. None of the grades should be lower than C.

iii. Selection will be subject to performance at interview.

A level holders who obtained their result before 1997 will not be considered for admission.

POST-DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

The University of Cape Coast runs a full-time Post-Diploma Degree Programme as follows:

Applicants in this category should fill the Post-Diploma Application for Admission Forms.

BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

A good Diploma (a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or better) obtained from the University of Cape Coast or equivalent institutions with at least two (2) years post qualification teaching/working experience.

All candidates must pass an interview.

FACULTY OF ARTS

B.A. ( ARTS)

i. ENGLISH

ii. FRENCH

iii. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

iv. GHANAIAN LANGUAGE

v. MUSIC

Candidates to be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts Programme will have a two (2) hour examination in two (2) subject areas, one of the subject area being the one the candidate obtained his/her Diploma.

B. MUSIC

Applicants seeking admission to B. Music must posses Diploma in Music or Diploma in Dance with a Second Class Lower or better from any recognised institution.

Candidates will be admitted into Level 300

Candidates should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms.

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of Certificate

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

i. MATHEMATICS

ii. SCIENCE

iii. PHYSICAL EDUCATION

iv. BASIC EDUCATION

v. HOME ECONOMICS

vi. BASIC EDUCATION (Evening Classes)

B.Ed. (SCIENCE)

i Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) GCE credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and at least two

(2) Science subjects. GCE ‘A’ level passes will be an advantage.

ii Candidates must also show proof that they have done courses in any two (2) subjects from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at the Diploma level.

B.Ed. (MATHEMATICS)

i Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) GCE Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, and at least two (2) of the following subjects Additional Mathematics or Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography.

ii Candidates must also show proof that they have done some courses in any two (2) subject from the following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography at the Diploma level.

B.Ed. (BASIC EDUCATION)

Candidates with Teacher’s Diploma from a recognized institution in Basic Education.

Diploma in Basic Education applicants with a minimun of 2nd Class Lower Division will be admitted into B.Ed (Basic Education) at Level 200.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their Application Form.

A certified academic transcript and Certificates

B.Ed. (HOME ECONOMICS)

Candidates must posses:

i. HND (Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management/Hospitality Management) or HND (Fashion Design)

ii. Candidates must attain a minimum of 2nd Class Upper Division

iii. Pass a selection test and interview conducted by the department

The duration of the programme is three years as students have to take professional education courses in addition to content courses that include a second teaching subject – Management in Living

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms.

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy each of NABPTEX Certificate and Result Slip

B.Ed. (BASIC EDUCATION)

(Evening Classes Programme)

Candidates for entry to the programme must possess Diploma (Basic Education) Certificate from the Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast or its equivalent from a recognized University or Institution.

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. (STATISTICS)

Candidates with a minimum of Second Class Lower or better in HND Statistics will be admitted into level 300 after passing an entrance examination and interview.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their Application Forms.

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

B.Sc (WATER & SANITATION)

Applicants seeking admission to Level 300 shall possess ANY of the following qualifications:

(a) Diploma in Water and Sanitation from the University of Cape Coast with Second Class (Lower Division) or better;

(b) HND in Civil/Chemical, Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Polytechnic or equivalent institution with Second Class (Upper Division) or better.

(c) Diploma in Environmental Health or Environmental Health Technology from a recognized institution with Second Class (Lower Division) or better.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together' with their Application Form;

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. (NURSING)

1. Professionals with Registered General Nursing Certificate with the basic University entry requirement must have at least Second Class (Lower Division) or better. Such candidates may be admitted into level 300 after passing an interview.

2. Professionals with State Registered Nursing Certificate may be admitted into level 200 after passing an interview.

Applicants should ensure that a certified academic transcript is submitted together with their application forms.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

i. HND (Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management/Hospitality Management).

ii. Candidates must attain a minimum of 2nd Class Upper Division.

iii. Pass a selection test and interview conducted by the Department.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms.

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

B.Sc. (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)

i. HND (Tourism).

ii. Candidates must attain a minimum of 2nd Class Upper Division.

iii. Pass a selection test and interview conducted by the Department.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application Forms.

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

B.A. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)

HND (Mechanical Engineering) with specialization in Transport Fleet Management and a minimum of Second Class Upper Division.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their Application Form;

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

Applicants will be admitted to level 300

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

HND (Accountancy) with a minimum of Second Class Upper or better.

Applicants must pass a selection test and interview conducted by the School.

HND Purchasing and Supply applicants with minimum of Second Class Upper with FCGPA of 3.5 and above will be admitted into B.COM at level 200.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their Application Forms.

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

OTHER BACHELOR OF COMMERCE CANDIDATES

i. Candidates with part of Professional Accountancy Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 or Foundation Stage of the Institute of Chartered countants (Ghana), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants may be considered for admission. The SSSCE aggregate for such applicants should not exceed 18 for six subjects (i.e. three core and three electives).

ii. Candidates with four (4) passes at Advanced Business Certificate Examination of at least Grade ‘C’ in Financial Accounting and Economics plus any other two subjects.

In addition, candidates should have at least 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at GBCB/SSSCE/WASSCE/ GCE 'O' Level.

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

HND (Secretaryship and Management Studies) with a minimum of Second Class Upper or better.

Applicants must pass a selection test and interview conducted by the School.

HND Purchasing and Supply applicants with minimum of Second Class Upper with FCGPA of 3.5 and above will be admitted into BMS at Level 200.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their Application Forms.

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

OTHER BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES CANDIDATES

a. Candidates with part of Professional Accountancy Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 or Foundation Stage of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants may be considered for admission. The SSSCE aggregate for such applicants should not exceed 18 for six subjects (i.e. three core and three electives).

b. Candidates with four (4) passes at Advanced Business Certificate Examination of at least Grade 'C' in Financial Accounting and Economics plus any other two subjects.

In addition, candidates should have at least 5 credit passes including English Language and Mathematics at GBCE/SSSCE/WASSCE/ GCE 'O' Level.

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE)

The School of Agriculture offers a 3-year Post-Diploma B.Sc. (Agriculture) programme. To qualify for admission into the programme:

1. Candidates must possess a Diploma in Agriculture or a related field from a recognized University or Polytechnic

2. In addition, candidates must pass a selection interview.

3. Candidates should include with their completed Application Forms, certified copies of all certificates and academic transcripts relevant to the application.

Transcripts must show a semester-by-semester GPA and FCGPA and proof that candidates have passed courses in English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Biology).

B.Sc. (ANIMAL HEALTH)

The School of Agriculture offers a 2-year Post-Diploma B.Sc. (Animal Health) programme mounted primarily for staff of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA); candidates from other organizations (private farms and NGOs etc) may be considered for a place on the programme as fee-paying students.

To qualify for admission into the programme, candidates must:

1. Possess a Veterinary Assistant (Technical Officer) Certificate from the Animal Production and Health College (Pong-Tamale) or allied institutions offering Certificate progammes with strong animal health content.

2. In addition, have a Diploma in Animal Health from the University of Ghana or any other recognized tertiary institution with strong animal health content.

3. Have a minimum of three (3) years post-diploma field or working experience.

4. Pass a selection interview

5. Candidates must include with their completed Application Forms certified copies of all certificates and academic transcripts relevant to the application.

Transcripts must show a semester-by-semester GPA and FCGPA and proof that candidates have passed courses in English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Biology).

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION)

The School of Agriculture offers a 2-year Post-Diploma B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension) programme mounted primarily for staff of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA); candidates from other organizations (private farms and NGOs) may be considered for a place on the programme as fee-paying students, whenever possible.

To qualify for admission into the programme, candidates must:

1. Possess a Diploma in Agriculture or a related field from a recognized tertiary institution.

2. Have a minimum of three (3) years post-diploma field or working experience.

3. Have 'passes in English Language, Mathematics and any two of the following subjects:

GCE Ordinary Level:Chemistry; Physics/Mathematics; Biology/Agricultural Science

WASSCE or SSSCE Elective Subjects: Chemistry; Physics/Mathematics; General Agriculture/Biology

4. Pass a selection interview.

5. Candidates must include with their completed Application Forms, certified copies of all certificates and academic transcripts relevant to the application.

Transcripts must show a semester-by-semester GPA and FCGPA and proof that candidates have passed courses in English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Biology).

B.Sc (AGRICULTURAL EXTENTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

Candidates must possess a Diploma in any field of Agriculture (at least a Second Class Lower Division), from a recognized institution together with five (5) credit passes at GCE '0' Level in English Language and Mathematics and in at least two (2) other science subjects.

SSSCE/WASSCE candidates must have passes in (3 core and 3 elective subjects) with a least two in science subjects.

All Post-Diploma candidates must pass a selection interview.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their Application Form;

A certified academic transcript showing semester-by-semester GP A and FCGPA and Certificate.

You must know the full academic programmes run by UCC:

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