Entry Requirements and Guidelines for Selecting an Undergraduate Programme

KNUST Admission Forms for 2023 /2024 Out on Sale | Fees | Programme | Cut off point

Registrar’s Office April, 2023 CHOICE OF PROGRAMME OF STUDY  (FOR MATURE, ‘A’ LEVEL AND SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS)

Note: Fee paying option is for the entire duration of the programme of study. If you opt for fee paying you shall remain on that status for your entire programme.

 

GROUP A (BIOLOGICAL)                                     

Code Title                               

101      BSc. Agriculture

• Landscape Design and Management
• Agricultural Biotechnology

108      BSc. Natural Resources Management        

735      BSc. Forest Resources Technology

886      BSc. Agribusiness Management

1045 BSc. Aquaculture and Water Resources Management

• Biochemistry
• Biological Science

109      Doctor of Optometry (OD)

• Food Science and Technology
• Environmental Science

1422 BSc. Environmental Science (Obuasi Campus)         

• Human Biology (Medicine)
• Medical Laboratory Sciences

1485 BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Obuasi Campus)                                  

981      Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)

1277 Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) – 2 Years Top-up (Practicing Pharmacists Only)

110      BHM. Herbal Medicine

531      BSc. Nursing

1483 BSc. Nursing (Obuasi Campus)

912      BSc. Nursing (Emergency option for Practicing Nurses only)

• Physiotherapy and Sports Science
• Physician Assistantship

802      BSc. BDS (Dental Surgery) (Fee-Paying)

882      Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

952      BSc. Midwifery (Females Only)

1484 BSc. Midwifery (Obuasi Campus)

418      BSc. Midwifery (Females Practicing Midwives Only) (Sandwich)  

1374 BSc. Medical Imaging

953      BSc. Disability and Rehabilitation Studies

 

GROUP B (PHYSICAL)       

Code Title

104      BSc. Chemistry

• Physics
• Mathematics
• Computer Science

750      BSc. Actuarial Science

951      BSc. Statistics

876      BSc. Meteorology and Climate Science

 

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

• Agricultural Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

1420 BSc. Civil Eng. (Obuasi Campus)

209      BSc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

199      BSc. Electrical/Electronic Eng. (Obuasi Campus)

738      BSc. Geomatic Engineering

227      BSc. Geomatic Eng. (Obuasi Campus)

211      BSc. Mechanical Engineering

1421 BSc. Mechanical Eng. (Obuasi Campus)

212      BSc. Computer Engineering 213        BSc. Materials Engineering

217      BSc. Materials Eng. (Obuasi Campus)

214      BSc. Aerospace Engineering

546      BSc. Petroleum Engineering

732      BSc. Telecommunications Eng.

737      BSc. Geological Engineering

226      BSc. Geological Eng. (Obuasi Campus)

871      BSc. Biomedical Engineering

881      BSc. Petrochemical Engineering

950      BSc. Metallurgical Engineering

258      BSc. Metallurgical Eng. (Obuasi Campus) 1375 BSc. Automobile Engineering.

• Industrial Engineering.
• Marine Engineering.

 

GROUP C (TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL SCIENCES, ETC)

Code Title

205      BSc. Architecture

307      BSc. Land Economy

877      BSc. Real Estate

306      BSc. Development Planning

748      BSc. Human Settlement Planning

• Construction Technology and Management (BSc Building Technology)
• Quantitative Surveying and Construction Economics (BSc Building Technology)

301      BFA Painting and Sculpture 1445 BFA. Ceramics 

1444 BSc. Ceramic Technology 

1373 BA Metal Product Design Technology

1276 BSc. Textile Design and Technology

192      BSc. Fashion Design

• Integrated Rural Art and Industry
• Publishing Studies

744      BA. Communication Design (Graphic Design)

1272 BSc Business Administration (Human Resource Management/Management)

1431 BSc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management/Management) (Obuasi Campus)

1273 BSc. Business Administration (Marketing/International Business)

1433 BSc. Business Administration (Marketing/International Business) (Obuasi Campus)

1274 BSc. Business Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance)

1432 BSc. Business Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance) (Obuasi Campus)

1275 BSc. Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Business Information Technology)

1423 BSc. Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management/BIT) (Obuasi Campus)

191      BSc. Hospitality and Tourism Management

532      LLB

747      LLB (Degree Holders Only) (Fee-Paying)

894      BA. History

791      BA. Political Studies

1387 BA. French and Francophone Studies (BA. French)

1386 BA. Akan Language and Culture (BA. Akan)

• Linguistics
• Communication Studies
• Geography and Rural Development.
• English
• Economics

977      BA. Sociology

971      BA. Social Work

797      BA. Religious Studies

1415 BEd. Junior High School Education (Mathematics, Science, I.C.T., Agricultural Science, History, Visual Art, and Geography)

741      BSc. Packaging Technology

 

 

 

 

 

ADMISSION     REQUIREMENTS     FOR     CANDIDATES     WITH    WASSCE/SSSCE,

GCE/IGCSE ‘A’ & ‘O’ LEVELS, ABCE/GBCE, MATURE AND EQUIVALENT

QUALIFICATIONS

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

1. Most first degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration
2. Minimum/General Entry Requirements
   1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have CREDIT passes in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), and CREDIT passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects or its equivalent relevant to the chosen programme with aggregate 24 or better

(WASSCE: A1-C6/SSSCE A-D) D7, E8 & F9 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ADMISSION PURPOSES.

**It is worth noting that the THREE Core Subjects are prerequisite for all Programmes of study at our University.

1. GCE/IGCSE (CAMBRIDGE) ‘A’ & ‘O’LEVELS/MATURE APPLICANTS

Holders of GCE/IGCSE must have FIVE credits at the ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics (or its approved equivalent), plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level/Three Credits in the case of mature applicants.  In addition, the applicant must fulfill the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.

1. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)

Holders of GBCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.

1. ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)

HOLDERS OF ABCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE

(3) Optional Subjects relevant to the Programme of study.

1. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Holders of International Baccalaureate (IB) should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in Three (3) Subjects relevant to the Programme of choice and minimum of grade 5 in Chemistry for Health and Allied Sciences. For Engineering, at least grade 5 at the Higher level (HL) in Mathematics. In addition, one must have a minimum of grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics at the Standard Level (SL) and at least grade C in a Science subject at the IGCSE.

1. AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 12

An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.0. For admission to the University School of Medicine and Dentistry, an applicant must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.25. Admissions will be to the Year 1.

1. POST-FIRST DEGREE LAW ADMISSION

A prospective student who holds a bachelor’s degree (first graduate degree) can apply to earn a first professional degree in law (LL.B). Duration of programme is three (3) years.

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

• Ghanaian/Other Applicants with Foreign Results/Certificate

The University shall request an evaluation of results/Certificate other than those mentioned above, (a) to (f), from the Ghana Tertiary Commission (GTEC) and/or other International Credential Evaluation Agency to facilitate the determination of the suitability of the applicant for admission.

• Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one year English Proficiency Certificate.
• Documents not in English should be accompanied by accredited translations in English.
• Transfer of Applicants

Applicants from other universities (local and international) who are seeking admission to continue their programme are required to submit official transcript through the KNUST Admission Office or the International Programmes Office (IPO) to the Head of Department. Proof of English proficiency and English translation of the transcript must be added where necessary.

  

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Faculty of Agriculture

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

1. AGRICULTURE
2. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science

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.

1. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements 

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science              Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following options:

1. Science: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture.
2. Business: Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Costing and Elective Mathematics. 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. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.

1. General Agriculture: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.
2. BSc. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements 

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science              Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE Subject from the following options:

1. Science: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Crop Husbandry, Biology or General Agriculture.
2. General Arts: Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General Knowledge in Art. Visual Art: General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Chemistry, Picture Making, Painting and Sculpture.

2.0      GCE APPLICANTS A. BSc. AGRICULTURE

1. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
2. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements 

1. ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including

English Language, Mathematics, AND,

1. ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent from  Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science.

1. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
2. a) ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language, Mathematics, and any three from:
   1. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science, or
   2. General Science, Additional General Science, and Additional Mathematics, and any other relevant subject.
   3. b) ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science  

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the Application Forms and must have a minimum of TWO (2) years post qualification experience. In addition, applicant must satisfy any of the following qualifications:

1. Diploma or Higher National Diploma Applicants: Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or Agriculture-related programme from a recognized institution. OR
2. GCE Applicants: Five (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Additional Mathematics, and Additional General Science.
3. WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants: Credits passes in THREE (3) Elective subjects in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics or General Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or and Horticulture.

Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

 

Faculty of Natural Resource Management

1.0     WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

1. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2. FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
3. AQUACULTURE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture.

2.0      ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANT Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one from Biology, Agricultural Science, and Mathematics. Applicants with Agricultural

Science or Mathematics. Applicant must have a credit in “O’ Level Biology.

3.0       DIPLOMA HOLDERS

• Two (2) Years Post Diploma field experience.
• An applicant must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR ‘A’ Level.
• Shortlisted applicants must pass an interview.

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

• 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.
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR ‘A’ Level.
• Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

 

1. BSc. PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

1.0       WASSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit Passes in THREE (3) from any of the following options:

Science, General Arts, Visual Art, Technical and Home Economics.

 

2.0       ‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent passes from any of the following options: Science, and General Arts.

 

3.0 MATURE Applicants

• An applicant must be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
• 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. Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

 

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Faculty of Social Sciences

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

1. HISTORY 
2. POLITICAL STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science

Elective Subjects: History or Government and any one from Economics, Geography, French, Ghanaian Language, Literature in English, Religious Studies and any other General Arts Elective and a Pass in Social Studies.

1. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) including Geography and any TWO (2) from Economics, Government, French, Literature in English, Religious Studies, History, Elective Mathematics, Akan, and any other General Arts Elective.

1. ENGLISH

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science

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.

 

1. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science

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 Elective.

1. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science

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.

 

1. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

     (b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated

Science

For (a):

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) from any ONE (1) of the following options.

1. Three (3) Electives from Group A OR ii. Two (2) from Group A and One (1) from Group B OR iii. 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, Ga, etc.,), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, Yoruba, etc.).

Group B: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Government, Business Management.

For (b):

Credit passes in any THREE (3) Elective subjects

 

1. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

    (b) BA. SOCIAL WORK Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science

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 Elective and Science Electives.

1. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated

Science

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) from General Arts subjects.

1. ECONOMICS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated

Science

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.

 

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

1. HISTORY
2. POLITICAL STUDIES Entry Requirements
   • ‘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.

1. BA. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes including Geography and TWO (2) other Subjects from History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies, Elective Mathematics and Economics. They must also obtain a pass in General Paper.

1. BA. ENGLISH

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level: Credit passes including Literature in English and TWO (2) other Subjects from History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies, and Economics.

1. (a) BA. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

     (b) BA. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects including French and/or Akan or any other Ghanaian Language, and any TWO (2) of the following: Literature in English, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Business Management, and Religious Studies.

1. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

     (b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘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
• 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.

1. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

     (b) BA. SOCIAL WORK Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘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. They must also have a pass in General Paper.

1. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Christian Religious Studies, History, Literature in English, French, Economics, Government, and Geography.

1. ECONOMICS Entry Requirements
   • ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
   • ‘‘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 General Paper.

 

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

1. HISTORY
2. POLITICAL STUDIES
3. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
4. ENGLISH
5. (a) BA. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

    (b) BA. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

1. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

    (b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

1. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

     (b) BA. SOCIAL WORK

1. RELIGIOUS STUDIES
2. ECONOMICS

Entry Requirements

• An applicant must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
• An applicant must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A’ Level.

4.0 DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

1. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

     (b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Entry Requirements

• Diploma (Second Class Lower or better) in Communication Studies or a related programme; e.g. Archival Studies, Journalism and International Relations.

1. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

     (b) BA. SOCIAL WORK Entry Requirements

• 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 Programme

1. BA. RELIGIOUS STUDIES Entry requirements

• 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 programme, subject to passing an entrance examination and interview.

 

Faculty of Law

BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB)

1.0         WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS (Category I)

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) from the following programmes:

General Arts; Business; Visual Art or General Science.

2.0         ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS (Category 1)

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in relevant subjects in General Science, Business, Visual Art or General Arts.

3.0         MATURE APPLICANTS (Category I)

• An applicant 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 Programme for Four (4)

Mature applicants must be non-degree holders

 

4.0         OTHER APPLICANTS (Category II)

Degree and/or Higher Degree Holders in Any Discipline

Applicants with the above qualification in any discipline may apply. Short-listed applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.

Applicants in category ii (a) will be required to pursue the Programme, in Parallel mode, for Three (3) years. Mature applicants with a Diploma with more than Ten (10) years working experience may apply under this category.

 

 

KNUST School of Business

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE

             MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL

             BUSINESS)

1. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT  

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groups: Business, General Arts, General Science, and Vocational/Home Economics.

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND             FINANCE)
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN

              MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groups; Business, General Arts, and General Science.

 

2.0  ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

1. BUSINESS     ADMINISTRATION           (HUMAN       RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
3. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT  

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects in General Arts, Business, and General Science.

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY

CHAINMANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects in General Arts, Business, and General Science.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
2. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT  

Entry Requirements 

• An applicant should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
• 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.
• Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry Requirements

• An applicant should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
• 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.
• Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.

 

4.0 OTHER APPLICANTS 

1. BUSINESS     ADMINISTRATION           (HUMAN       RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
3. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

1. 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. 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.

iii. 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.

 

1. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)
2. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry requirements

1. 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.
2. 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. Applicants in this category are admitted into year one.

• 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

1. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
2. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
3. CIVIL ENGINEERING
4. MATERIALS ENGINEERING
5. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
6. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
7. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
8. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
9. GEOMATIC (GEODETIC) ENGINEERING
10. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
11. COMPUTER ENGINEERING
12. TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
13. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
14. PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
15. METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics ,and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

• For J, K, L, and M, Programmes, Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of
• In the case of programme (M), Biology is acceptable in place of
• For Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of
• For Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry: Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and Engineering Science.
• For Programmes P, Q and R any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Woodwork.
• For Programme A, 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 Programme I, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry, Applied Electricity or Electronics.

 

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘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 Programme (I), EITHER passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O ‘Level credit pass in Chemistry OR Geography OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Geography.
• For programme C, credit passes in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and

Physics with credit in ‘Chemistry at O’ Level.  

 

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
• 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 Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of
• For Programme Applicants must have at least THREE (3) years working experience.

4.0 HND APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• For programme K, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Computer Engineering oriented programme such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• In the case of programme M, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Biomedical Engineering oriented programme such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Medical Technology.
• Admission would be based on assessment of Academic Transcript.
• Applicants must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A’ Level as in (1.0) and (2.0) respectively.

1. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
2. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING R. BSc. MARINE ENGINEERING

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics, and any one of the following:

• Chemistry
• Metalwork
• Auto Mechanics
• Applied Electricity
• Technical Drawing
• Building Construction
• Woodwork

Applicants without Chemistry shall obtain at least B3 in Integrated Science.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: At least credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at the time of the application
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND.

 

3.1       HND APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements 

• An applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering orientated programme, such as:

1. Mechanical Engineering with any option
2. Agricultural Mechanization
3. Automobile Engineering

• An Applicant must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level.
• Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.       

4.0       INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER APPLICANTS

• International Baccalaureate applicants may apply with contents of programmes equivalent to the Ghanaian WASSCE/SSSCE or the Ghanaian ‘A’ Level programmes.
• Credit passes of International Baccalaureate applicants shall meet requirements 1.0 and 2.0 with equivalent certificates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Faculty of Built Environment

1. BSC ARCHITECTURE

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO from the following options:

• Technical                                                              

Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork or Metalwork,

Building Construction

• General Science                                                

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

• Visual Art

General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Picture Making

• General Arts

Economics, Geography

 

2.0       A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following Groups:               

1. Either Three (3) Subjects from Group A (Technical /Science) ii. Three (3) Subjects from Group B (Visual Art/General Art) or iii. Three (3) Subject Combinations from Groups A and B A pass in General Paper is mandatory.

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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 applicant must have demonstrated 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 Programme. Applicants may be required to pass a written and an oral examination after pre-qualification exercise.

 

1. BSC. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

(BUILDING    TECHNOLOGY)

• WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. 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

2.0       A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘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.

 

 

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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 applicant 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.

1. BSC. QUANTITY SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS

(BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any Two (2) from the following: Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Physics.

2.0       A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2) from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Building Construction and Technical Drawing

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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 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.
  1. BSC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. 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.

 

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘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.

 

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as follows.
• An applicant 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.

 

1. HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING

1.0        WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Group A including Geography,

OR Credit passes in TWO (2) subjects from Group A including Geography, and a credit pass in ONE (1) subject from Group B, as follows:

GROUP A: Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Geography, Government,

Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art

GROUP B: Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Sculpture  Painting

 

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes or equivalent in TWO (2) from Group A and ONE (1) from Group B, plus a pass in General Paper.

GROUP A                                                       

Economics, Geography, and Government

GROUP B

Mathematics, Statistics, Art, Accounting, and Business Management

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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).

• Higher National Diploma (HND), Construction Technician Course (Part III) or

Professional Draughtmanship Certificates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in draughtsmanship.

• An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview.

 

1. LAND ECONOMY
2. REAL ESTATE

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following:

• Economics, Geography and a third subject relevant to the Land Economy Programme, preferably Accounting, Business Management, Government, Business Mathematics, French, Literature in English, History, Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Mathematics.
• 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.

 

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘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.  

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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 applicant 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.

4.0       DIPLOMA HOLDERS 

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 Programme. 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 Programme.

 

Faculty of Art

1. PAINTING & SCULPTURE

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.  Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following groups:

1. VISUAL ART: General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2) Visual Arts Elective Subject.
2. 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.

1. SCIENCE: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Science Elective Subjects.
2. GENERAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) General Arts

Elective Subjects.

1. BUSINESS: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Business Elective Subjects.

 

2.0       A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in General Knowledge in Art and any TWO s   

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s 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 applicant 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.

4.0 HND APPLICANTS/DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION IN ART AND RELATED FIELDS

An applicant who possesses an HND in Creative Art or Equivalent Diploma will be admitted into the Second (2^nd) Year of the Programme. Applicants must also pass an interview.

Applicants may be admitted into the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.  

 

1. COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.  Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art and any other Visual Arts Elective Subject excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Bead making.

 

2.0       A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English

Language and Mathematics, and

• ‘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.

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

 

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s 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 applicant 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.

 

1. INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Picture Making,

Leatherwork, Graphic Design, Textiles, Jewellery, 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.

             

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS  

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in TWO (2) subjects including Art.

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s 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 applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination at which they must submit a portfolio of Artworks showing interest in Rural and Industrial Art.

Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

 

4.0       DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Entry Requirements

• 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 Programme.
• Applicants must also pass an interview or written examination or both.

 

1. PUBLISHING STUDIES

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groupings:

1. VISUAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making and/or Graphic Design plus Textiles or Sculpture or Leatherwork.
2. GENERAL ARTS: Geography, Economics, Government, English Language, History, Religious Studies, French, Ghanaian Languages etc. iii. BUSINESS: Economics, Accounting, Introduction to Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics.
3. VOCATIONAL/HOME ECONOMICS: General knowledge in Art, Management in

Living plus either Food and Nutrition or Clothing and Textiles

1. SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry plus Mathematics or Physics

 

2.0       A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.   

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least FIVE (5) years working experience.

• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and

(2.0).

• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

 

1. BA METAL PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

1.0       SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines:

Visual Art, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts and Business.

 

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.   

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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).

• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

 

4.0       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.

 

1. TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
2. FASHION DESIGN

 

1.0       WASSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines:

Visual Arts, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts, and Business.

2.0       A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.   

 

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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).

• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

4.0       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.

 

1. CERAMICS

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from ANY of the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, and General Arts.

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.   

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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).

• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

4.0       HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS 

Applicants with a certificate in relevant areas may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

 

1. CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. 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.

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS AND EQUIVALENT

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology.   

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• 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).

• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination

4.0       HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE 

Applicants with a certificate in the relevant area may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

 

Faculty of Educational Studies

B.Ed. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (With the following Options):

1. Mathematics
2. Science
3. C.T.
4. Agricultural Science
5. Visual Art
6. History and
7. Geography

1.0       WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects from the following programmes:

1. Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (for a-d) ii. Visual Art (for e) iii. General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for f and g)

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following programmes:

1. Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (for a-d) ii. Visual Art (for e) iii. General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for f and g)

 

 

 

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

1. BIOCHEMISTRY
2. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects including: Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

 

1. CHEMISTRY

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology.

1. PHYSCICS
2. METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Electronics.

1. MATHEMATICS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Biology.

 

1. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

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.

 

1. STATISTICS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2) from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Technical Drawing, Geography, Business Management, Principle of Costing, and Accounting.

 

1. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Electronics.

1. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Physics, and either Chemistry or Mathematics. Shortlisted applicants are expected to pass an interview.

 

1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
2. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

For Environmental Science, Agricultural Science is acceptable in place of Biology.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL AND EQUIVALENT

1. BIOCHEMISTRY
2. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
3. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
4. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics  or Mathematics.

For E & F, Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology

1. CHEMISTRY
2. BSC PHYSICS
3. BSC METROLOGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.

1. BSC. MATHEMATICS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Biology.

1. STATISTICS
2. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
3. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English

Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics, and

 

‘A’ Level or equivalent:  Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects including  Mathematics.

1. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Additional Mathematics, English Language, and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects including  Mathematics Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

3.0 HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA A.             BSC BIOCHEMISTRY

Entry Requirements 

• Good class in a science related Programme from a recognized polytechnic. Applicants with Second Class (Upper Division) and (Lower Division) may be admitted to Third and SECOND YEAR of the Programme respectively.
• An applicant must pass an entrance examination.
• An applicant must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree Programmes.

1. BSC FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Entry Requirements

• An applicant from a recognized Polytechnic with Second Class (Upper Division) and (Lower Division) in the following Programmes: Food Manufacturing, Food Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering, or related field. Applicants with Second Class Division or better may be admitted to Second of the Programme after a successful entrance examination.
• An applicant must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree Programmes.

 

1. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
2. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

   Entry Requirements

Applicants with a 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 Programme and will be required to make up their deficiencies in Biology and Chemistry.
• Applicants with another Diploma will be admitted into the first year of the programme.
• Such applicants must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree Programmes.
• Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology

1. STATISTICS
2. ACTURIAL SCIENCE

• Applicants must have a minimum of 2^nd Class Lower Division in the following programmes: Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or any programme with the Mathematical Sciences with evidence of Mathematical or qualitative ability.

4. MATURE APPLICANTS A. BSc. BIOCHEMISTRY
5. BSC FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
6. BSC METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE
7. STATISTICS
8. ACTURIAL SCIENCE
9. COMPUTER SCIENCE
10. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
11. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
12. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, or ‘A’ Level, or HND/Diploma)
• Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

For I & J, Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology

• For programme (K), foreign students who have credit from Optometric courses will be required to present an official English translation and pass an interview, if shortlisted. Foreign students with BSc. in Natural Sciences such as Biology, Biochemistry, and Physics will be admitted after passing an interview.

 

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
2. HUMAN BIOLOGY (MEDICINE)
3. BDS (DENTAL SURGERY)
4. (VETERINARY MEDICINE)
5. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
6. GENERAL NURSING (REGULAR)
7. MIDWIFERY (REGULAR)
8. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE
9. PHARM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY) 6 –YEARS
10. HERBAL MEDICINE
11. MEDICAL IMAGING
12. BSc PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. 

• For (A & B), programmes may be followed with a 3-year clinical Programme for the MB. ChB degree and BDS degree respectively.
• For Programme, (C), Animal Husbandry is acceptable in place of Biology.
• For (A, B, &G), short-listed Applicants must pass an interview.

1. BSc. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

 

Elective Subjects: Credit passes from the following groups: General Science, General Art, Business, Visual Art or Vocational.

 

2.0       ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

1. HUMAN BIOLOGY (MEDICINE)
2. BDS (DENTAL SURGERY)
3. (VETERINARY MEDICINE)
4. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
5. GENERAL NURSING (REGULAR)
6. MIDWIFERY (REGULAR)
7. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE
8. PHARM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY) 6 –YEARS
9. HERBAL MEDICINE
10. MEDICAL IMAGING
11. BSc PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
• Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.

3.0       MATURE APPLICANTS

1. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
2. PHARM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY) 6 –YEARS
3. HERBAL MEDICINE
4. MEDICAL IMAGING
5. BSC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).
• For (A), 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. All Candidates must have TWO (2) YEARS post-qualification experience and must have passed an interview.

• Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

1. BSc. GENRAL NURSING (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
• 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 in this category must pass an Interview.

 

                              G.         BSc. MIDWIFERY (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)

• Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
• Applicants must be a registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
• Applicants must have a minimum of TWO (2) years working experience in a clinical area
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.

 

1. BSc. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE

• Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e

WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level). OR

• 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
• 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.

 

4.0       OTHER APPLICANTS

1. (VETERINARY MEDICINE) – DIPLOMA HOLDERS Entry Requirements
   • A Diploma from Pong-Tamale Veterinary School or any other recognized

Veterinary Training Institutions,

• Three (3) years relevant Post qualification working experience.
• 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 2^nd Class lower division are eligible to apply for Admission.

Such applicants will be admitted directly into 2^nd year of the Programme.

 

1. MIDWIFERY (Sandwich)  

Entry Requirements 

• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
• Must be registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
• Be at least 25 years of age at the time of submitting the application
• Must have a minimum of TWO (2) years working experience in a clinical area
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
• This Programme is taken during the Holidays.

 

1. NURSING (Emergency Option) Entry Requirements
   • Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for the Admission to Degree Programmes.
   • Must be registered general Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing
   • Must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
   • Must have a minimum of TWO (2) years working Experience in a clinical area.
   • Applicants in this category must pass an interview.

 

1. DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM D) TOP-UP (Fee-Paying Only) Entry Requirements
   • Must have a Degree in Pharmacy with at least THREE (3) years post-registration experience.
   • Must pass an interview.

 

1. HERBAL MEDICINE

Entry Requirements 

• Applicants who are Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) certified or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have a minimum of THREE (3) years working experience may apply.
• Must pass an interview.

 

1. BSC PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP Entry Requirements
   • 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 programme whilst applicants with BSc. Nursing will be placed in year three (3) of the programme.
   • Must pass an interview.

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1. Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology

i. MA. Art Education (Regular/Weekend/Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BA, BFA or B.Ed (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in any Visual Arts discipline. Candidates must have at least 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis Writing at the undergraduate level. At least one-year teaching or school administration
experience would be an advantage.

ii. MPhil. Art Education (Regular/Weekend)

Candidates must have a BA, BFA or B.Ed (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in any Visual Arts discipline. Candidates must have at least 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis Writing at the undergraduate level. Candidates must submit a research proposal on an
appropriate topic that is relevant to teaching, learning, and administration of the Arts, Vocational or General Education. Candidates must pass an entrance examination and interview with a minimum of 65%.

iii. MPhil. Art Education (Top-Up)
Candidates must have a MA, MFA, or MComm from a recognised university. Candidates must submit a research proposal on an appropriate topic that is relevant to teaching, learning, and administration of the Arts, Vocational or General Education. Candidates must pass an entrance examination and interview with a minimum of 65%.

iv. Master of Education (M.Ed.) – General Education (Regular/Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BSc, BA, BFA or B.Ed. (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis writing at the undergraduate level. Candidates with at least one year of classroom teaching or school administration experience
would be at an advantage. A candidate who does not satisfy the requirement stated above but is otherwise adjudged suitable by the Department Board, shall, where practicable, be interviewed and in addition, may be required to take an entrance examination.

v. MSc. Educational Innovation and Leadership Science (Regular/Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BA, BFA or B.Ed. (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in any discipline. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis writing at the undergraduate level. Candidates must have at least one-year of classroom
teaching or school administration experience.

vi. MPhil. Educational Innovation and Leadership Science (Regular/Weekend)

Candidates must have an MA in Education, M.Ed., MSc or a B.Ed. (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in any discipline. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Research in Methodology and Thesis writing at the postgraduate or undergraduate level. Candidates must submit a research proposal on an appropriate topic that is relevant to teaching,
learning and administration or General Education. Candidates must have at least one year of classroom teaching or school administration experience.

vii. PhD. Art Education (Regular/Weekend)

Candidates must have an MPhil in Fine Art, Art Education, or any Visual Arts discipline from a recognized university. Candidates must show evidence of research scholarship: Thesis, Project Report, Journal article or other acceptable publication. Candidates must also submit a comprehensive research proposal on an appropriate topic in any Visual Arts discipline or
Arts Administration. Candidates must pass an entrance examination and interview with a minimum of 70%.

2. Department of Teacher Education

i. MPhil. Educational Planning and Administration

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or above in any Education discipline or related field. Candidates with a good Bachelor’s degree in a non-education related area but has PGD in Education or Diploma in Education OR Candidates with MEd/MSc/MA in Educational Administration or any related area (without research) from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 and have taken and passed a course in
Research Methods may enrol on the programme.

ii. MPhil. Mathematics Education

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or a CWA of 60 or better in Mathematics Education or any related discipline. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in Mathematics or any related discipline and has an MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme.

Candidates with MEd/MSc/MA in Mathematics Education or any related area (without research) from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 or CWA of 60 may enrol on the programme.

iii. MPhil. Language Education and Literacy

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or a CWA of 60 or better in any Language Education related discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA
16 of 60 or better in any Language related discipline from a recognised university and has an MEd in Education, PGD in education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme. Candidates with MEd/MSc/MA in Language Education or any related area (without research) from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 or a CWA of 60 may enrol on the programme.

iv. MPhil. ICT Education

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in any ICT in Education related discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in any ICT-related discipline from a recognised university and has a MED in Education, PGD in education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme. Candidates with an MEd/MSc in any ICT-related discipline without research from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 or CWA of 60 and has an MEd in Education, PGD in education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme.

v. MPhil. Science Education

Candidates with BEd. Science Education, BEd. Biology Education, BEd. Physics Education or BEd. Chemistry Education with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better from a recognised university may enrol on the programme. Candidates with BSc. Physics, Chemistry or Biology with a CGPA of 3.0 or
CWA of 60 or better from a recognised university and has an MEd in
Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the
programme.

SANDWICH PROGRAMMES (TO BE RUN DURING THE LONG
VACATION)

i. MEd. Higher Education Pedagogy (HEP)

Candidates with a non-education bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a CGPA of 2.5 or a CWA of 50.0 which is second-class lower or better. Candidate MUST be a lecturer, tutor or instructor in a tertiary institution.

ii. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Candidates have a non-education bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or a CWA of 50.0 which is second-class lower or better. Candidates should be a teacher or have the intention of being professional teachers at any level of Ghana’s education system.

iii. MEd. Educational Planning and Administration (Sandwich)

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above in any education discipline or related field OR a good Bachelor’s degree in a non-education related area but have an MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education.

iv. MEd. Mathematics Education (Sandwich)

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education or any related discipline OR a good Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or any related discipline and have an MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education.

v. MEd. ICT Education (Sandwich)

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in any ICT Education related discipline from a recognised university OR Candidates with a good Bachelor’s degree in any ICT-related discipline from a recognised university and have an MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education.

vi. MEd. Science Education (Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BEd. Science Education, BEd. Biology Education, BEd. Physics Education or BEd. Chemistry Education from a recognised university. Candidates with BSc. Physics, Chemistry or Biology with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better from a recognised university and has an MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the
programme.

vii. MEd. Language Education and Literacy (Sandwich)

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in any Language Education related discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with a good Bachelor’s degree in any Language related discipline from a recognised university and have an MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme

Others Include

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1. Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology

i. MA. Art Education (Regular/Weekend/Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BA, BFA or B.Ed (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in any Visual Arts discipline. Candidates must have at least 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis Writing at the undergraduate level. At least one-year teaching or school administration
experience would be an advantage.

ii. MPhil. Art Education (Regular/Weekend)

Candidates must have a BA, BFA or B.Ed (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in any Visual Arts discipline. Candidates must have at least 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis Writing at the undergraduate level. Candidates must submit a research proposal on an
appropriate topic that is relevant to teaching, learning, and administration of the Arts, Vocational or General Education. Candidates must pass an entrance examination and interview with a minimum of 65%.

iii. MPhil. Art Education (Top-Up)
Candidates must have a MA, MFA, MComm from a recognised university. Candidates must submit a research proposal on an appropriate topic that is relevant to teaching, learning, and administration of the Arts, Vocational or General Education. Candidates must pass an entrance examination and interview with a minimum of 65%.

iv. Master of Education (M.Ed.) – General Education (Regular/Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BSc, BA, BFA or B.Ed. (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognised university. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis writing at the undergraduate level. Candidates with at least one year classroom teaching or school administration experience
would be at an advantage. A candidate who does not satisfy the requirement stated above but is otherwise adjudged suitable by the Department Board, shall, where practicable, be interviewed and in addition may be required to take an entrance examination.

v. MSc. Educational Innovation and Leadership Science (Regular/Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BA, BFA or B.Ed. (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division)) degree in any discipline. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Research Methodology and Thesis writing at the undergraduate level. Candidates must have at least one year classroom
teaching or school administration experience.

vi. MPhil. Educational Innovation and Leadership Science (Regular/Weekend)

Candidates must have an MA in Education, M.Ed., MSc or a B.Ed. (minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) in any discipline. Candidates must have a minimum of 60% in Research in Methodology and Thesis writing at the postgraduate or undergraduate level. Candidates must submit research proposal on an appropriate topic that is relevant to teaching,
learning and administration or General Education. Candidates must have at least one-year classroom teaching or school administration experience.

vii. PhD. Art Education (Regular/Weekend)

Candidates must have an MPhil in Fine Art, Art Education, or any Visual Arts discipline from a recognized university. Candidates must show evidence of research scholarship: Thesis, Project Report, Journal article or other acceptable publication. Candidates must also submit a comprehensive research proposal on an appropriate topic in any Visual Arts discipline or
Arts Administration. Candidates must pass an entrance examination and interview with a minimum of 70%.

2. Department of Teacher Education

i. MPhil. Educational Planning and Administration

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or above in any Education discipline or related field. Candidates with a good Bachelor’s degree in a non-education related area but has PGD in Education or Diploma in Education OR Candidates with MEd/MSc/MA in Educational Administration or any related area (without research) from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 and have taken and passed a course in
Research Methods may enrol on the programme.

ii. MPhil. Mathematics Education

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in Mathematics Education or any related discipline. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in Mathematics or any related discipline and has a MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme.

Candidates with MEd/MSc/MA in Mathematics Education or any related area (without research) from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 or CWA of 60 may enrol on the programme.

iii. MPhil. Language Education and Literacy

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in any Language Education related discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA
16 of 60 or better in any Language related discipline from a recognised university and has a MEd in Education, PGD in education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme. Candidates with MEd/MSc/MA in Language Education or any related area (without research) from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 or CWA of 60 may enrol on the programme.

iv. MPhil. ICT Education

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in any ICT in Education related discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with Bachelor’s degree with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better in any ICT related discipline from a recognised university and has an MED in Education, PGD in education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme. Candidates with MEd/MSc in any ICT related discipline without research from a recognized university with a CGPA of above 2.5 or CWA of 60 and has a MEd in Education, PGD in education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme.

v. MPhil. Science Education

Candidates with BEd. Science Education, BEd. Biology Education, BEd. Physics Education or BEd. Chemistry Education with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better from a recognised university may enrol on the programme. Candidates with BSc. Physics, Chemistry or Biology with CGPA of 3.0 or
CWA of 60 or better from a recognised university and has a MEd in
Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the
programme.

SANDWICH PROGRAMMES (TO BE RUN DURING THE LONG
VACATION)

i. MEd. Higher Education Pedagogy (HEP)

Candidates with a non-education bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a CGPA of 2.5 or a CWA of 50.0 which is second class lower or better. Candidate MUST be a lecturer, tutor or an instructor in a tertiary institution.

ii. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Candidates with a with a non-education bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or a CWA of 50.0 which is second class lower or better. Candidates should be a teacher or have an intention of being a professional teacher at any level of Ghana’s education system.

iii. MEd. Educational Planning and Administration (Sandwich)

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 2.5 or CWA of 60 and above in any education discipline or related field OR a good Bachelor’s degree in a non-education related area but has a MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education.

iv. MEd. Mathematics Education (Sandwich)

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education or any related discipline OR a good Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or any related discipline and has a MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education.

v. MEd. ICT Education (Sandwich)

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in any ICT Education related discipline from a recognised university OR Candidates with a good Bachelor’s degree in any ICT related discipline from a recognised university and has a MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education.

vi. MEd. Science Education (Sandwich)

Candidates must have a BEd. Science Education, BEd. Biology Education, BEd. Physics Education or BEd. Chemistry Education from a recognised university. Candidates with BSc. Physics, Chemistry or Biology with CGPA of 3.0 or CWA of 60 or better from a recognised university and has a MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the
programme.

vii. MEd. Language Education and Literacy (Sandwich)

Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree in any Language Education related discipline from a recognised university. Candidates with a good Bachelor’s degree in any Language related discipline from a recognised university and has a MEd in Education, PGD in Education or Diploma in Education may enrol on the programme

Others Include

POSTGRADUATE_ADMISSIONS

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COURSES FOR THE FOUR (4) YEAR PROGRAM IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING

Year one- semester one

Course code course Credit hours

MATH 151 Algebra 4
ENGL 157 Communication Skills I 2
CE 155 Environmental Studies 2
ME 159 Technical Drawing 2
ME 161 Basic Mechanics 3
EE 151 Applied Electricity 3
EE 153 Electrical Engineering Technology 2

Year one- Semester two

Course code course Credit hours

MATH 152 Calculus with Analysis 4
ENGL 158 Communication Skills 2
ME 166 Applied Thermodynamics 2
EE 152 Basic Electronics 3
EE 156 Electrical Engineering Drawing 2
EE 172 Electrical Machines 3
COE 158 Introduction to IT 2

Year two- Semester one

Course code course Credit hours

MATH 251 Differential Equations 4
COE 251 C programming 3
EE 271 Semiconductor Devices 2
EE 287 Circuit Theory 3
TE 271 Analog Communications Systems 2
TE 291 Telecommunications Lab I 2
CENG 291 Engineering in Society 2
FREN 181 French for Communication I 2

 

Year two – semester two

Course code course Credit hours

MATH 252 Calculus with Several Variables 4
EE 272 Digital Systems 3
EE 288 Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation 3
TE 262 Electromagnetic Fields 3
TE 292 Telecommunication Lab II 2
FREN 182 French for Communication 2

Year three- Semester one

Course code course Credit hours
MATH 351 Numerical Methods 2
MATH 353 Statistics 2
EE 371 Linear Electronic Circuits 3
COE 381 Microprocessors 3
TE 385 Signals & Systems 2
TE 361 Information Theory 2
TE 381 Optical Communications 2
TE 391 Telecommunication Lab III 2

Year three- Semester two

Course code course Credit hours

TE 362 Telecom Infrastructure 2
TE 364 Communication Circuits 2
TE 372 Antennas & Propagation 3
TE 382 Data Communication Networks 3
TE 384 Switching Engineering in Communication 3
TE 386 Digital Communication System 3
TE 392 Telecommunication Lab IV 2

Year four- Semester one

Course code course Credit hours

TE 461 Computer Application & Project Design 3
TE 471 Electromagnetic Compatibility 3
TE 481 Wireless Data Communication Networks 3
TE 497 Project I 3
ME 491 Engineering Econ. & Management 3
COE 475 Computer Networking 3

Year four- Semester two

Course code course Credit hours

ME 492 Entrepreneurship Development 2
TE 462 Telecom Policy 2
TE 472 Digital Signal Processing 3
TE 474 Microwave Engineering 2
TE 498 Project II 5
TE 484 Network Planning 3
COE 486 Introduction to VLSI 3

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