A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Key Features:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(FOR CANDIDATES WITH WASSCE/SSSCE, GCE/IGCSE ‘A’ & ‘O’ LEVELS, ABCE/GBCE, MATURE AND EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS)
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
Undergraduate programmes duration
Most first-degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements.
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have CREDIT passes (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) 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.
**It is worth noting that the THREE Core Subjects are prerequisite for all programmes of study at our university.
B. 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 fulfil the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.
C. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)/ ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)
ABCE and GBCE are both needed to qualify an applicant for a programme.
Holders of GBCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English
Language and passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.
Holders ABCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE (3) Optional
Subjects relevant to the programme of study.
D. 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.
E. 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.
3.1.3 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
(a) 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.
(b) Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one-year English
Proficiency Certificate.
(c) Documents not in English should be accompanied by accredited translations in English. (d) Transfer of Applicants
Applicants from other universities (local and international) who are seeking admission to continue their programme are required to submit official transcript, high school results and a cover letter through the Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs (admissions@knust.edu.gh), or the International Programmes Office (ipo@knust.edu.gh) 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
3.1.4 Faculty of Agriculture
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
1. BSC. AGRICULTURE
2. BSC. 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.
3. BSC. 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:
i. Science: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture.
ii. 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.
iii. 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.
iv. General Agriculture: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General
Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.
4. 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:
i. Science: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Crop Husbandry, Biology or General
Agriculture.
ii. General Arts: Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General
Knowledge in Art.
iii. Visual Art: General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Chemistry, Picture Making, Painting and Sculpture.
B. GCE APPLICANTS
1. BSC. AGRICULTURE
2. BSC. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
3. BSC. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Entry Requirements
a) ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including
English Language, Mathematics, AND,
b) ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent from
Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science.
4. BSC. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
a) ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects or equivalent qualification including
English Language, Mathematics, and any three from:
i. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science, or
ii. General Science, Additional General Science, and Additional Mathematics, and any other relevant subject.
b) ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent from
Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science
C. 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:
a) Diploma or Higher National Diploma Applicants: Diploma or Higher National Diploma in
Agriculture or Agriculture-related programme from a recognized institution. OR
b) GCE Applicants: Five (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Additional Mathematics, and Additional General Science.
c) 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.
3.1.5 Faculty of Natural Resource Management
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
1. BSC. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2. BSC. FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
3. BSC. 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.
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
D. 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.
4. BSC. PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY
A. 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.
B. ‘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.
C. 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 ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
3.1.6 Faculty of Built Environment
1. BSc ARCHITECTURE
A. 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
B. 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:
i. 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.
C. 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.
2. BSC. CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)
A. 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 (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
B. 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.
C. 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.
3. BSC. QUANTITY SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)
A. 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 (2) from the following: Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Physics.
B. 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
C. 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.
4. BSC. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
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, including Geography or Two (2) from Group A, including Geography 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.
B. ‘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: (a) Either all Subjects from Group A, including Geography OR
(b) Two (2) subjects from Group A, including Geography, 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.
C. 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.
5. BSC. HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING
A. WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) Subjects in Group A including Geography, OR Credit passes in TWO (2) Subjects in Group A, including Geography, and a credit pass in ONE (1) from in 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
B. ‘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
C. 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.
6. BSc. LAND ECONOMY
7. BSc. REAL ESTATE
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following:
(a) 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.
(b) Economics, and TWO (2) other subjects from the following: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Government, French, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, and General Knowledge in Art.
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
D. 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.
3.1.7 Faculty of Art
1. BFA. FINE ART &CURATORIAL PRACTICE
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following groups:
i. VISUAL ART: General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2) Visual Arts Elective Subject. ii. HOME ECONOMICS: General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2) Home Economics
Elective Subjects.
iii. TECHNICAL: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Technical Elective Subjects. iv. SCIENCE: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Science Elective Subjects.
v. GENERAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) General Arts Elective
Subjects.
vi. BUSINESS: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Business Elective Subjects.
B. 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
subjects.
C. 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.
D. 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 (2nd) 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.
2. BA. COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art, ICT, and any other Visual Arts Elective Subject excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Bead making.
B. 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application with at least THREE (3)
years working experience.
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
• An 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.
3. BA. INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
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, Costing, and ICT.
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
D. 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.
4. BA. Publishing Studies
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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 groupings:
• VISUAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making and/or Graphic Design plus
Textiles or Sculpture or Leatherwork.
• GENERAL ARTS: Geography, Economics, Government, English Language, History, Religious
Studies, French, Ghanaian Languages etc.
• BUSINESS: Economics, Accounting, Introduction to Business Management, Business
Mathematics and Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics.
• VOCATIONAL/HOME ECONOMICS: General knowledge in Art, Management in Living plus either Food and Nutrition or Clothing and Textiles
• SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry plus Mathematics or Physics
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
5. BA METAL PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
A. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
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, and Science.
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
D. HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Entry Requirements
Applicants may be admitted starting either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.
6. BSC. TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
7. BSC. FASHION DESIGN
A. 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.
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
D. 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.
8. BFA. CERAMICS
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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 disciplines:
Visual Art, Home Economics, and General Arts.
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
D. HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Entry Requirements
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.
9. BSC. CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
A. 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 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.
B. ‘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.
C. 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.
D. HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Entry Requirements
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.
3.1.8 Faculty of Educational Studies
1. B.Ed. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (With the following Options):
a. Mathematics b. Science
c. I.C.T.
d. Agricultural Science e. Visual Art
f. History and g. Geography
A. 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 from the following programmes:
i. 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)
B. ‘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:
i. 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 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. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
N. BSc. PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING O. BSc. METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
I. 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 Programme J, Basic/Applied Electricity or Basic Electronics, or Information
Communication Technology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
• For K, L, and M, Programmes, Electricity/Applied Electricity or Electronics, or
Information Communication Technology (ICT) is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
• In the case of programme (M), Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
• For Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
• For Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry: Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing, Building Construction, and Woodwork.
• 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, Biology, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, and Building Construction.
ü 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.
II. ‘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.
III. 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 Chemistry.
• For Programme E. Applicants must have at least THREE (3) years working experience.
IV. 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.
P. BSc. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING Q. BSc. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
R. BSc. MARINE ENGINEERING
1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
I. 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. ‘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. 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.
4. HND APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
• An applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering
orientated programme, such as:
a. Mechanical Engineering with any option b. Agricultural Mechanization
c. Automobile Engineering
• An Applicant must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level.
• Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.
5. 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 HEALTH SCIENCES
1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
A. BSc. Human Biology (Medicine) (MBChB) B. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
C. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM.) D. BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
E. BSc. General Nursing
F. BSc. Midwifery
G. BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science
H. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
I. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM) J. BSc. Medical Imaging
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), short-listed Applicants must pass an interview.
K. 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. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
A. BSc. Human Biology (Medicine) (MBChB) B. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
C. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) D. BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
E. BSc. General Nursing
F. BSc. Midwifery
G. BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science
H. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
I. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
J. BSc. Medical Imaging
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
Mathematics.
• Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.
3. MATURE APPLICANTS
A. BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
B. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
C. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM) D. BSc. Medical Imaging
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.
E. 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.
F. 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.
G. 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 two.
• 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. 4.0 OTHER APPLICANTS
A. DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (DVM) – 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 2nd Class lower division are eligible to apply for Admission. Such applicants will be admitted directly into 2nd year of the Programme.
B. BSc. 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.
C. BSc. 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.
D. DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM D) TOP-UP (Fee-Paying Only) Entry Requirements
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into
Degree Programmes.
• Must have a Degree in Pharmacy with at least THREE (3) years post-registration experience.
• Must pass an interview.
E. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
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.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
3.1.9 Faculty of Social Sciences
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
1. BA. HISTORY
2. BA. 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.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS 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.
C. Mature applicants
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.
3. BA. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Geography and any other TWO (2) from the following: Economics, Government, French, Literature in English, Religious Studies, History, Elective Mathematics, Akan, and any other General Arts Elective.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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. BA. ENGLISH
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and
Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level: Credit passes in three subjects including Literature in English and TWO (2) other subjects from History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies, and Economics.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
5. BA. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
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.
B. ‘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 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
6. BA. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
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.
B. ‘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 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
7. BA. LINGUISTICS
8. BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
i. 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
B. ‘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 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. DIPLOMA APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
• Diploma (Second Class Lower or better) in Communication Studies or a related
programme; e.g. Archival Studies, Journalism and International Relations.
9. BA. SOCIOLOGY
10. BA. SOCIAL WORK
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
B. ‘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 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. DIPLOMA APPLICANTS 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.
11. BA. RELIGIOUS STUDIES
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated
Science
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) General Arts subjects, including
Christian Religious Studies (CRS) or Islamic Religious Studies (IRS).
B. ‘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 from Christian Religious Studies, History, Literature in English, French, Economics, Government, and Geography.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. DIPLOMA APPLICANTS 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.
12. BA. ECONOMICS
A. 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 (2) of the following:
i. General Arts: Economics, Geography, Government, History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Studies, Ghanaian Language, Information and Communication Technology ICT)
ii. Business: Economics, Principles of Cost Accounting, Business Management, Costing, and ICT
iii. General Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, and ICT
iv. Technical: Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Applied Electricity, Auto mechanics, Woodwork, Metalwork, and ICT
v. Home Economics: Management in Living, Clothing and Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Textiles, General Knowledge in Arts, French, Biology, Chemistry
vi. Visual Arts: General Knowledge in Art, Literature in English, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Sculpture, Ceramics, Batik, Tie and Dye
B. ‘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 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
3.1.10 Faculty of Law
BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB)
A. 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.
B. ‘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.
C. 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) Years.
Mature applicants must be non-degree holders.
D. OTHER APPLICANTS (Category II)
Degree and/or Higher Degree Holders in Any Discipline
Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into
Degree Programmes.
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.
3.1.11 KNUST School of Business
1. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)
2. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
3. BSC. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
B. ‘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 in General Arts, Business, and General Science.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. OTHER APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
i. 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.
Applicants need both GBCE and ABCE to qualify. ii. 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.
A. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)
B. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
B. ‘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 in General Arts, Business, and General Science.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. OTHER APPLICANTS Entry requirements
i. 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. ii. 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.
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.
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
3.1.12 Faculty of Biosciences
1. BSC. BIOCHEMISTRY
2. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
A. 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.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL 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 Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. 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.
B. 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.
3. BSC. DIETETICS
4. BSC. HUMAN NUTRITION
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects:
i. Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics OR
ii. Credit passes in Food & Nutrition, Management in Living, and Chemistry or Biology.
B. A’ LEVEL 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 Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics or Agricultural Science.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA Entry Requirements
• Applicants with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Nutrition/Dietetics, Diploma
in Nutrition, Dietetics or General Nursing are eligible to apply. HND Applicants with second class division or better will be considered for admission into the third year. Diploma Applicants will be considered for admission to the second year and will be required to make up for any deficiencies in Chemistry and Biology. All Applicants will be required to pass a selection interview.
E. International Applicants
Applicants with an International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Interantioanl Baccalaureate (IB) or their equivalent with credit in English and Mathematics and any THREE of the following: Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science will be eligible for admission.
5. BSC. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
6. BSC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
F. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
G. ‘A’ LEVEL 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 Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or
Mathematics.
• For Environmental Science, Agricultural Science is acceptable in place of Biology
H. MATURE APPLICANTS 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 Environmental Science, Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology.
I. HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA Entry Requirements
• Applicants with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in a science related programme
for a recognised institution may be admitted to the third year of the BSc. Environmental Science Programme. Applicants with a Diploma Environmental Sanitation and related disciplines may be admitted into the second year of the BSC. Environmental Science Programme.
• 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.
7. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL AND EQUIVALENT 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
Biology, Physics, and Chemistry or Mathematics.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
• 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.
3.1.13 Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences
8. BSC. CHEMISTRY
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
• Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated
Science.
• Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL 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 Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
9. BSC. PHYSCICS
10. BSC. METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
• Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated
Science.
• Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or
Electronics.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL 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 Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
11. BSC. MATHEMATICS
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
• Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated
Science.
• Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Biology.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL 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 Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or
Biology.
12. BSC. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
A. 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 (2) Elective Subjects.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL AND EQUIVALENT 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA
• Applicants must have a minimum of 2nd 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.
13. BSC. STATISTICS
A. 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 (2) Elective Subjects.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL AND EQUIVALENT 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.
D. HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA
• Applicants must have a minimum of 2nd 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.
14. BSC. COMPUTER SCIENCE
A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS 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.
B. ‘A’ LEVEL AND EQUIVALENT 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.
C. MATURE APPLICANTS 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.