Admission Requirements For Candidates With Wassce/Sssce A' Level, Abce/Gbce, Mature

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES
WITH WASSCE/SSSCE A’ LEVEL, ABCE/GBCE, MATURE AND

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
1. All first degree programmes of study are of four (4) years duration
2. Minimum/General Entry Requirements
• WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have PASSES in the
THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science),
and PASSES in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects relevant to the chosen programme with
aggregate 20 or better.
• GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)

Applicants must have passes in TWO Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes
in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.
• ADVANCED LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants must have FIVE credits at the GCE O’ Level including English Language and
Mathematics (or its approved equivalent), plus passes in at least TWO subjects at the Advanced
Level. In addition, the applicant must fulfil the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.
• ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)

Applicants must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus TWO Optional Subjects relevant
to the programme of study.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
(a) BSC AGRICULTURE

(b) BSC POST-HARVEST TECHNOLOGY
Passes in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and
Integrated Science) plus Passes in THREE Elective Subjects with the following combinations:
1. Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
OR
2. General Agriculture, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics
(c) BSC NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(d) BSC FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (Sunyani Campus)
(e) DIPLOMA NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

(Sunyani Campus)
For (c-e), Applicants must have passes in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English
Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus Passes in THREE of the following Elective
Subjects: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture.
Applicants with WASSCE/SSSCE Mathematics as one of the Electives must have a strong Biology
background.
Diploma Holders with Distinction from KNUST may be eligible to continue up to degree level
without a break. Other Diploma holders may be admitted after a minimum of THREE (3) years Post
Diploma field experience.
For (e), Mature Applicants with Certificate in Forestry must have attained the age of 30 years at the
time of submitting the Application Forms and a minimum of Two Years post qualification
experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management.
Additionally, Applicants must have Five (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and
Three of the following: Chemistry and Physics, Biology or Additional General Science or General
Science.
OR
Passes in WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science), plus THREE (3) Electives in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics or
General Agriculture. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.
A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
(a) BSc Agriculture
(b) BSc Post-Harvest Technology
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level or equivalent qualification including English Language and
Mathematics.
PLUS
THREE passes at the A’ Level or equivalent including Chemistry, Physics and either Biology
or Agricultural Science.
(c) BSc Natural Resource Management

(d) BSc Forest Resource Technology
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language plus THREE (3) A’
Level passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one of the following: Biology, Agricultural Science
and Mathematics. Applicants with Agricultural Science or Mathematics must have a credit in
O’ Level Biology.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have attained the age of 30 years at the time of submitting the Application
Forms.
EITHER
Five (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry
and Physics.
OR
Applicants must have a Diploma from KNUST or from a recognized institution.
OR
Passes in WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science), plus THREE (3) Electives in Biology Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics
or General Agriculture. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.
COLLEGE OF ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
1.0 BFA PAINTING & SCULPTURE
1.1 Passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and
Integrated Science) plus passes in THREE Visual Arts Elective Subjects - General Knowledge in
Art, Picture Making or Sculpture and any other Visual Arts subject.
1.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language, Art and Mathematics plus at least TWO
passes at A’ Level including Art. Preference will be given to applicants with THREE (3)
passes at the A’ Level with grade A or B in Art.
1.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have attained the age of 30 years at the time of submitting the application with at
least THREE (3) years working experience.
EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including Art, English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Passes in WASSCE/SSSCE core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science), plus passes in General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making or Sculpture and any other
Visual Arts subject.
IN ADDITION
Applicants must pass an interview and a practical examination.
2.0 BA COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)
2.1 Passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE subjects (English Language, Mathematics and

Integrated Science) plus passes in Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art and any other Visual
Arts Elective Subject excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Beadmaking.

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language, Art and Mathematics, plus at least
TWO passes at A’ Level including Art. Preference would be given to applicants with
THREE (3) passes at the A’ Level with grade A or B in Art.
Applicants must have attained the age of 30 years at the time of submitting the Application with
at least THREE (3) years working experience.
EITHER
FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level Subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Art.
OR
Passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science), plus passes in General knowledge in Art, Graphic Design and any other Visual Arts
Elective Subjects excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Beadmaking.
Mature Applicants must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
3.0 BA INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY
Integrated Science), plus passes in Three electives from the following groupings:
Visual Arts: General Knowledge in Art and any Two Visual Arts Elective subjects.
Home Economics: General knowledge in Art, Management in Living and Clothing and
Textiles.

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English Language, Art and Mathematics plus passes
in TWO (2) A’ Level Subjects, including Art.

Applicants must have attained the age of 30 years at the time of submitting the application with at
least THREE (3) years working experience. They must also pass an interview at which they must
submit a portfolio of Artworks showing interest in Rural and Industrial Art.
EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level subjects including Art, English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science), plus passes in General Knowledge in Art and any TWO other Visual Arts Subjects or
General knowledge in Art, Management in Living and Clothing and Textiles.
Diploma holders: Applicants who possess the Diploma in Rural Art and Industry must have a
good pass. Those with Distinction or have three years’ post-diploma working experience will be
admitted into the second year of the programme. All other Diploma holders would be admitted into
Year One. Applicants must also pass an interview.
4.0 BA PUBLISHING STUDIES

Integrated Science), plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects from any of the following groupings:
i. VISUAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making and /or Graphic Design
plus Textiles or Sculpture or Leatherwork.
ii. 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.
iv. VOCATIONAL/HOME ECONOMICS: General know-ledge in Art, Management in
Living plus either Food and Nutrition or Clothing and Textiles
v. SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry plus Mathematics or Physics

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and a Science
Subject plus at least TWO (2) passes at the A’ Level in the relevant subject areas as
indicated in 4.1 above.
with at least FIVE (5) years working experience.
EITHER
FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Passes in THREE SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science)
plus THREE passes in related Elective Subjects as stated in 4.1. above. Applicants must also pass a
written examination and an interview.
5.0 BA INDUSTRIAL ART
Integrated Science ), plus passes in General Knowledge in Art and any TWO of the following:
Ceramics, Jewellery Metalwork, Sculpture, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Drawing, Graphic
Design Picture Making and Textiles.
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Art, Mathematics or a Science Subject
plus TWO (2) passes at the A’ Level including Art and General Paper.

Applicants must have attained the age of 30 years at the time of submitting the Application with at
least THREE years working experience.
EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at O ‘Level including Art, Mathematics, English Language.
OR
Passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science), plus passes in General Knowledge in Art and any TWO of the following: Ceramics,
Jewellery Metalwork, Sculpture, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design Picture
Making and Textiles.
6.0 BA HISTORY AND POLITICAL STUDIES
6.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science)
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects including History and/or Government and any of the
following: Economics, Geography, French, Akan Literature in English Religious Studies and a
Pass in Social Studies.
Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English Language and
Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes including History and/or Government and any
one or two of the following: Economics, Geography and Religious Studies French Religious
Studies and Akan. Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.
Applicants should be a least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language History and/or
Government.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects plus passes in THREE Elective subjects
including Government and/or History. Applicants must also pass a written examination and
an interview.
7.0 BA GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science), plus
passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Geography, and any TWO of the following:
Economics, Government, French, English Literature, Religious Studies, History, Elective
Mathematics and Akan.
Applicants must have FIVE (5) Credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and
Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level Passes including Geography and TWO other Subjects
from the following: History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies Elective Mathematics
and Economics. They must also obtain a pass in General Paper.
Applicants should be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application Form.
EITHER
FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in THREE Core Subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science) and in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Geography. Applicants must pass a
8.0 BA ENGLISH
Passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science),
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Literature in English, and any TWO of the
following Elective Subjects: French, History, Government, Economics, Geography, Akan and
Religious Knowledge.

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus
THREE (3) A’ Level Passes, including Literature in English and TWO other Subjects from the
following: History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies and Economics. They must also
obtain a pass in General Paper.

Applicants should be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the application.
EITHER
FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level, including English Language, Mathematics and Literature in
English.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in Three Core Subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science),
plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Literature in English and any TWO of the
following: French, History, Economics, Government, Religious Studies and Geography.
Applicants must also pass a written examination and an interview.
9.0 BA MODERN LANGUAGES
Passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus
passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects one of which shall be French and/or Akan and any other
two from the following Electives: History, Religious Studies, Economics, Geography,
Government Literature in English, Business Management, Home Economics and any other
Ghanaian Language.

Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus
THREE (3) A’ Level passes, including French and/or Akan, and any TWO of the following
Subjects: Literature in English, Economics, Geography, Government History Business
Management, any other Ghanaian Language and Religious Studies. They must also have a pass
in General Paper.
Applicants must be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application Form.
EITHER
FIVE (5) Credits at the O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, French and/or Akan.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and
Integrated Science), plus passes in THREE (3) relevant Elective Subjects including French
and/or Akan and any ONE or TWO of the following: History, Literature in English, Economics,
Government, Religious Studies Business Management, any other Ghanaian Language and
Geography. Applicants must also pass a written examination and an interview.
10.0 BA SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science),
plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects, including any of the following: History,
Geography, Literature in English, French, a Ghanaian Language, Government, Elective
Mathematics and Economics.
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus THREE (3) A’ Level
passes, including any of the following: Government, Religious Studies History, Economics,
Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language and Elective Mathematics. They must also
have a pass in General Paper.

Applicants should be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application.
EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the ‘O Level including English and Mathematics.
OR
Integrated Science), plus THREE (3) Elective Subjects. Applicants must pass a written
examination and an interview.
11.0 BA RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus
passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects, including Religious Studies.
Applicants must have FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level, including, English and Mathematics, plus a
minimum of TWO (2) A’ Level passes including Religious Studies and any of the following:
History, English Literature, French, Economics, Government and Geography.
Applicants should be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER
FIVE (5) Credits at the O’ Level including English and Mathematics.
OR
Science), plus THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Religious Studies. Applicants must pass a
12.0 BA ECONOMICS
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Economics. Preference will be given to
Applicants with Grade C in Elective Mathematics and a pass in Social Studies.
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including English and Mathematics, plus a minimum of TWO (2)
A’ Level passes, including Economics and any of the following: Geography, French, Literature
in English Business Management, History, Government etc. Applicants must also have a pass
in General Paper.
Applicants must be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including Economics, English and Mathematics.
OR
Integrated Science), plus THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics and any TWO (2)
of the following: Geography, French, Government, History, Literature in English Elective
Mathematics and Business Management. Applicants must pass a written Examination and
interview.
13.0 BA CULTURE AND TOURISM
13.1 WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS
Passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science)
plus THREE (3) Elective subjects, including Geography.

FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language, plus passes in any
THREE (3) A’ Level Subjects relevant to the programme, including Geography. Applicants
must also have a pass in General Paper.
Applicants should be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application Form.
EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language.
OR
Integrated Science) plus THREE (3) relevant Elective Subjects, including Geography.
Applicants must pass a written examination and an interview.
14.0 BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB)
Category I
Passes in THREE (3) Core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science),
plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in General Arts; Business, Visual Arts or Science.

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3)
A’ Level or equivalent passes in Science, Business, Visual Arts or General Arts.

EITHER
FIVE (5) O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language Mathematics and
Integrated Science) plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in General Arts, Science,
Visual Arts and Business.
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) years.
Category II
a. Full-Time Applicants
b. Part-Time Applicants
Holders of first degree and/or higher degree 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 for three (3) years
while those in category ii (b) will pursue it for four (4) years. Mature applicants with
Diploma with more than Ten (10) years working experience may apply under this category.
15.0 BBA (BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION)
Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects, (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science),
plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Business, General Arts or Science.

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3)
A’ Level or equivalent passes in General Arts, Business or Science.
15.3 OTHER APPLICANTS

i. Applicants holding the General Business Certificate (GBCE) and/or Advanced Business
Certificate (ABCE) must have credits in at least FIVE (5) subjects including English
Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE, or THREE (3) passes in the
relevant Compulsory Subjects Plus TWO Optional Subjects at the ABCE.
ii. Applicants holding Stage I of ACCA, ICA, ACIB or CIM, must in addition have passes at
WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE Core Subjects and THREE Electives or FIVE (5) credits at
the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.
Applicants must be 30 years at the time of submitting the application.

EITHER
FIVE (5) credits in O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics
OR
Integrated Science) plus THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Business, General Arts or Science.
Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
(a) BSc Agricultural Engineering

(b) BSc Chemical Engineering
(c) BSc Civil Engineering
(d) BSc Materials Engineering
(e) BSc Mechanical Engineering
(f) BSc Aerospace Engineering
(g) BSc Petroleum Engineering
(h) BSc Geological Engineering
(i) BSc Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering
(j) BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(k) BSc Computer Engineering
(l) BSc Telecommunication Engineering
(m) BSc Special Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering (for Degree holders, only)

Passes in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus
THREE passes in the following Elective Subjects: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
For j, k and l programmes, the same requirements as above except that Applied Electricity OR
Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English and Mathematics, plus,

EITHER
Passes at A’ Level in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Physics with an O’ Level
credit in Chemistry.
OR
Passes at A’ Level in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
1.2 Special BSc Degree in Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering

The programme is of a two-year duration, and is designed to give professional training and
qualification in Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering and Land Surveying to holders of First
degree in cognate fields. Candidates are admitted as Advanced students to a special third
year class from where they proceed to the regular final year of the BSc Degree programme in
Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering. To qualify for admission, candidates must have
EITHER
(1) A first degree in Mathematics, Physics, Mathematics-with- Physics,Engineering,
Statistics, or Astronomy,
OR
(2) A first degree in Geography, Geology, Land Economy or other related fields; provided
that the candidate has in addition A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or equivalent.

Applicants must be 30 years at the time of submitting the Application.
EITHER
Five credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and
Integrated Science), plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry). For programme e Applicants must have at least THREE (3) years of working
experience.
1.4 UST/KNUST DIPLOMA HOLDERS
For e, Applicants in this category must have FIVE years working experience irrespective of age
at the time of submitting the Application.
COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
1.0 BSC ARCHITECTURE
plus passes in THREE
Elective Subjects from any of the following options:
Technical Visual Art

Technical Drawing General Knowledge in Art
Building Construction Graphic Design
Woodwork Picture Making
Mathematics
Metalwork
General Science General Arts

Chemistry Economics
Physics Geography
Mathematics Mathematics
Applicants must be 30 years at the time of submitting the Application.

EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science
Subject.
OR
Integrated Science) plus passes in THREE Electives from the options stated above.
In addition, applicants must have shown 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 no 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.
2.0 BSC BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

Passes in the THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science),
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects from any ONE of the following options:
A. Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
OR
B. Economics, Geography and Mathematics
OR
C. Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Mathematics.
Applicants with combination B must have a minimum of B in Elective Mathematics.

EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and either Physics or
Chemistry. In addition, candidates must have shown interest in the area of construction.
OR
Integrated Science) plus passes in any THREE (3) of the following Electives:
Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technical Drawing and Building
Construction. 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.
3.0 BSC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Passes in the THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science)
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects from any ONE of the following options. THREE
Electives from Group A or Two from Group A and One from Group B:
Group A: Economics, Geography, Government or History, Mathematics,

General Knowledge in Art.
Group B: Introduction to Business Management, Accounting, Business Mathematics and

Costing, Graphic Design and Picture Making.
3.2 BSC SETTLEMENT PLANNING
3.1 WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects from any of the following options: THREE Electives
from Group A or TWO from Group A and One from Group B.
Group A: Economics, Geography, Government, Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art.

Group B: Introduction to Business Management, Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design,
Sculpture, and Picture Making.

Applicants must have attained the age of 30 years at the time of submitting the application.
EITHER
FIVE (5) credit at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics and a Science
Subject. In addition, applicants must show interest in the area of development and planning.
OR
Integrated Science), plus passes in THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: Economics,
Geography, Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art and Introduction to Business
Management.
Applicants must be required to pass qualifying examination and interview.
4.0 BSC LAND ECONOMY
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects including 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.

EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Science) plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Economics and Geography OR
should hold a Diploma/HND in Estate Management. In the case of Diploma holders, THREE
years working experience, irrespective of age, may be required.
1. BSC ARCHITECTURE
a) FIVE passes at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics; plus

b) THREE passes at the A’ Level examination or its equivalent in the following two
Subject Groups below:
(i) Either Three Subjects from Group A
(ii) Three Subjects from Group B or
(iii) Three Subject Combinations from Groups A and B
GROUP A GROUP B
Physics Art
Chemistry Building
Mathematics Carpentry
Statistics Geography
A pass in General Paper is mandatory.
2. BSC BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
FIVE credits at the O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject
(Physics or Chemistry or General Science), plus THREE passes at A’ Level from any one of the
following combinations:
a) Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics

b) Geography, Economics and Mathematics
c) Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Mathematics.
Candidates with combination B must have at least grade B in Mathematics.
3. BSC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

BSC HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING
Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at the O ‘Level, including English Language and
Mathematics plus THREE A’ Level passes or equivalents in the TWO Subject Groups below:
a) Either all Subjects from Group A or
b) Two Subjects from Group A and ONE subject from Group B.
GROUP A: Economics, Geography and Government
GROUP B: Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, Government, Accounting and
Business Management. Plus a pass in General Paper
4. BSC LAND ECONOMY

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE A’
Level passes, two of which shall be Economics and Geography, at a grade not below C.
Preference will be given to a third ‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics, Government or
History.Candidates must also pass the General Paper.
OR
Diploma in Estate Management holders with at least FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including
English and Mathematics.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
For all the programmes, passes in the THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) are required.
1.1 BSC BIOCHEMISTRY
BSC FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or
Mathematics.
1.2 BSC CHEMISTRY

Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or
Biology.
1.3 BSC PHYSICS

Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with
not less than Grade ‘D’ in Physics and Mathematics.
1.2 BSC MATHEMATICS

Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
BSC STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects including Mathematics.
1.5 BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE
Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry or
Applied Electricity and Electronics.
1.6 OD DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects from the following: Chemistry, Physics, Biology and
Mathematics.
1.7 BSC THEORETICAL AND APPLIED BIOLOGY (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES)

BSC ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or
Mathematics.

FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics plus passes at the A’
Level or equivalent in THREE of the following relevant subjects: Chemistry, Zoology or
Botany, Mathematics, Physics, Biology.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
1.0 BSC HUMAN BIOLOGY

BSC BDS DENTAL SURGERY
plus passes in THREE Elective Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. The
BSc Human Biology may be followed with a 3-year clinical programme for the MB, ChB degree
and BDS degree respectively.

Credits in at least FIVE (5) O’ Level Subjects including English Language and Mathematics or
equivalent, plus THREE (3) passes at the A’ Level in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics. Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.
2.0 BSC MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Passes in the THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science) plus passes in THREE (3) Electives in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics.
Applicants with Diploma/ Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology with at least one year
post qualification experience shall be interviewed.

EITHER
FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics.
OR
Integrated Science) plus passes in THREE relevant Elective Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and
Physics or Mathematics.
OR
Applicants with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with at least One (1) year post
qualification experience shall be interviewed and successful Applicants placed in the second
year.

FIVE (5) O’ Level credits including Mathematics and English Language plus THREE A’ Level
passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
3.0 BSC NURSING

Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus
THREE (3) Elective Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level, including Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject,
plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes in the Sciences (Chemistry and Biology Physics or
Mathematics).

EITHER
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language Mathematics and
Integrated Science) plus THREE (3) Elective Subjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics).
OR
A State Registered Nursing Certificate (SRN) with a minimum of FIVE years working
experience. Applicants must also pass an interview.
3.3 OTHER APPLICANTS

Holders of the Registered General Nursing (RGN) Diploma with at least TWO (2) years working
experience and a good pass at the Diploma level may be admitted after a successful interview.
4.0 BSC SPORTS AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus passes
in THREE (3) Elective Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Short-listed
Applicants must pass an interview.
5.0 BPHARM

Science) plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics.

FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics, plus THREE (3)
passes at the A’ Level in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. Applicants must also
have a pass in General Paper.

EITHER
OR
WASSCE/SSSCE passes in THREE (3) Core Subjects (English Language Mathematics and
Integrated Science) plus THREE (3) Elective Subjects (Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics).
HND Holders of Dispensing Technology or equivalent with at least Three years post
qualification experience are eligible to apply.
Applicants must also pass an interview.
6.0 BSC HERBAL MEDICINE

Science) plus passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics.

FIVE (5) Credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics plus THREE (3) A’
Level passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
CUT-OFF AGGREGATES FOR 2006/07 ADMISSIONS

(TO SERVE ONLY AS A GUIDE TO APPLICANTS)
1. LL.B 9
2. BA Sociology & Social Work 16
3. BA History & Political Studies 12
4. BA Geography & Rural Development 13
5. BA English 15
6. BA Religious Studies 17
7. BA Modern Languages 15
8. BA Economics 10
9. BA Communication Design (Graphic Design) 14
10. BA Industrial Art 15
12. BA Int. Rural Art & Industry 16
13. BA Publishing Studies 10
14. BA Tourism and Culture 11
15. BFA Painting and Sculpture 16
16. Bachelor of Business Administration 7
17. BSc Land Economy 10
18. BSC Building Technology 11
19. BSC Architecture 10
20. BSc Settlement Planning 11
21. BSc Development Planning 10
22. BSc Aerospace Engineering 7
23. BSc Chemical Engineering 9
24. BSc Mechanical Engineering 9
25. BSc Civil Engineering 9
26. BSc Computer Engineering 9
27. BSc Geological Engineering 12
28. BSc Electrical/Electronic Engineering 7
29. BSc Materials Engineering 13
30. BSc Petroleum Engineering 8
31. BSc Telecommunication Engineering 8
32. BSc Agricultural Engineering 11
33. BSc Geomatic (Geodetic) Engineering 11
34. BSc Mathematics 13
35. BSc Biochemistry 8
36. BSc Environmental Science 11
37. BSc Food Science and Technology 10
38. OD (Doctor of Optometry) 7
39. BSc Computer Science 10
40. BSc Physics 13
41. BSc Theoretical and Applied Biology 10
42. BSc Statistics and Actuarial Science 9
43. BSc Chemistry 13
44. BSc Human Biology 6
45. BSc Medical Laboratory Technology 8
46. BSc Sports and Exercise Science 14
47. B Pharm (Pharmacy) 7
48. BSc Nursing 8
49. BSc Herbal Medicine 10
50. BSc BDS (Dental Surgery) 8
51. BSc Agriculture 14
52. BSc Post Harvest Technology 13
53. BSc Natural Resource Management 12
54. BSc Forest Resources Technology 14
55. Diploma Natural Resource Management 15
CHOICE OF PROGRAMME OF STUDY (FOR MATURE ‘A’ LEVEL AND SSSCE APPLICANTS)
GROUP A (BIOLOGICAL) GROUP B (PHYSICAL) GROUP C (SOCIAL SCIENCES, ETC)

Code No. Title Code Title Code Title
101 BSc Agriculture 104 BSc Chemistry 204 BSc Building Technology
102 BSc Biochemistry 201 BSc Physics 205 BSc Architecture
103 BSc Theor. & App. Biology (Biological Sc) 202 BSc Mathematics 301 BFA Fine Art
105 BSc Human Biology (Medicine) 203 BSc Computer Science 302 BA Industrial Art
106 BSc Medical Laboratory Technology 750 BSc Statistics & Actuarial Sc. 303 BA Int. Rural Art & Ind.
107 BPharm (Pharmacy) 304 BA Publishing Studies
108 BSc Natural ResourcesManagement 306 BSc Development Planning
109 OD Doctor of Optometry 307 BSc Land Economy
110 BHM Herbal Medicine 532 LLB
802 BSc BDS Dental Surgery 731 BA Tourism & Culture
531 BSc Nursing 744 BA Communication Design
0734 BSc Post Harvest Technology COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 746 LLB (1st Degree)
735 BSc Forest Resources Technology 206 BSc Agricultural Eng. 747 LLB (Part-Time)
742 Diploma Natural Resources M’t. 207 BSc Chemical Eng. 748 BSc Human Settlement Plan.
547 BSc Food Science & Technology 208 BSc Civil Engineering 749 BBA
548 BSc Environmental Science 209 BSc Electrical/Electronic Eng. 751 BBA (Part-Time)
549 BSc Sports and Exercise Science 210 BSc Geomatic Engineering 791 BA History & Political Studs.
211 BSc Mechanical Engineering 792 BA Modern Languages
212 BSc Computer Engineering 7 93 BA Geog. & Rural Dev’t.
213 BSc Materials Engineering 794 BA English
214 BSc Aerospace Engineering 795 BA Economics
546 BSc Petroleum Engineering 796 BA Sociology & Social Work
732 BSc Telecommunications Eng 797 BA Religious Studies
737 BSc Geological Engineering 800 BSc Building Tech. (DL)
745 BSc Special Geodetic Eng.
801 Bsc Computer Engineering (DL)
SENIOR SCONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS (WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
ONLY) ELECTIVE SUBJECTS LIST & CODES
Code Subject Code Subject Code Subject

011 General Agriculture 310 Technical Drawing & Eng. Science 510 English Language
111 Farm Management 311 Building Construction 511 Literature in English
112 Horticulture 312 Woodwork 512 French
113 Agric. Econs & Ext. 313 Metalwork 513 Danabe
110 Intro. To Business Mgt. 314 Applied Electricity 514 Dangaare
211 Accounting 315 Electronics 515 Dagbani
212 Business Maths & Principles of Costing 316 Auto Mechanics 516 Ewe
213 Clerical & Office Duties 410 Management in Living 517 Fante
214 Typewriting (40 wpm) 411 Clothing & Textiles 518 Ga
412 Food & Nutrition 521 Nzema
413 General Knowledge in Art 522 Twi (Akwapim)
414 Basketry 523 Twi (Asante)
415 Leatherwork 524 History
416 Graphic Design 525 Economics
417 Picture Making 526 Geography
418 Ceramics 527 Government
419 Sculpture 528 Christian Religious Studies
420 Textiles 529 Islamic Religious Studies
421 Bead Making 530 Music
422 Jewellery 531 Biology
532 Physics
533 Chemistry
534 Mathematics

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES

WITH WASSCE/SSSCE A’ LEVEL, ABCE/GBCE, MATURE AND

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

2. Minimum/General Entry Requirements

• GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)

• ADVANCED LEVEL APPLICANTS

• ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

(a) BSC AGRICULTURE

(c) BSC NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

(d) BSC FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY (Sunyani Campus)

(e) DIPLOMA NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

(c) BSc Natural Resource Management

COLLEGE OF ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1.0 BFA PAINTING & SCULPTURE

1.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

1.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

2.0 BA COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)

2.1 Passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE subjects (English Language, Mathematics and

2.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Mature Applicants must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

3.0 BA INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY

3.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

3.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

4.0 BA PUBLISHING STUDIES

4.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

4.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

5.0 BA INDUSTRIAL ART

5.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

5.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

6.0 BA HISTORY AND POLITICAL STUDIES

6.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

6.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

6.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be a least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application.

7.0 BA GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

7.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

7.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

8.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

8.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

8.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

9.0 BA MODERN LANGUAGES

9.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

9.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

9.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

10.0 BA SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK

10.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

10.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

10.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

11.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

11.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

11.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants should be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the Application.

12.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

12.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

12.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be at least 30 years at the time of submitting the application.

13.1 WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS

13.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

13.3 MATURE APPLICANTS

14.0 BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB)

14.1 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

14.2 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS