Academic year international applicants and ghanaians abroad

B.BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)

Bachelor of Science in Administration

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Available Options:

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  Agricultural Engineering
  
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  Biomedical Engineering
  
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  Computer Engineering
  
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  Food Process Engineering
  
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  Material Science Engineering
  

Available Options:

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  Food & Clothing
  
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  Family & Child Studies
  

Options Available

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  Actuarial Science
  
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  Animal Biology & Conservation Science
  
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  Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
  
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  Botany
  
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  Chemistry
  
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  Computer Science
  
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  Earth Science
  
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  Information Technology
  
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  Marine & Fisheries Sciences
  
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  Mathematics
  
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  Nutrition & Food Science
  
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  Statistics
  
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  Psychology
  
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  Physics
  

Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

School of Allied Health Sciences

Programmes Available:

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  B.Sc. Dietetics
  
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  B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
  
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  B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
  
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  B.Sc. Physiotherapy
  
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  B.Sc. Radiography
  

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  Senior Secondary School Certificates (SSSCE/WASSSCE)
  
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  Baccalaureate (French)
  
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  International Baccalaureate (IB)
  
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  GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
  
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  IGCSE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels
  
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  American High School Grade – Grade 12 & 13 examinations
  
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  Other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels)
  

To be admitted to any Degree programme, Senior High School graduates must possess at least credits (A1 - C6 in WASSSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Agricultural Science/Biology in addition to the specified requirements for various programmes, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24.

1. 
   Bachelor of Arts/B.Sc. Administration/Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
   

Any Three Electives

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  Economics
  
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  Mathematics
  

2. 
   Bachelor of Fine Arts
   

Any Three Electives

The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

3. 
   Bachelor of Science in Engineering
   

Three Electives: Chemistry, Physics & Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) (at least B2/B)

The following options are available:

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  Agricultural Engineering
  
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  Biomedical Engineering
  
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  Computer Engineering
  
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  Food Process Engineering
  
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  Material Science Engineering
  

4. 
   Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences
   

1. 
   Actuarial Science
   

Three Electives including Further Mathematics (A1)

2. 
   Animal Biology & Conservation Science
   

Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

3. 
   Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
   

Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

4. 
   Botany
   

Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

5. 
   Chemistry
   

Three Electives: Chemistry and any two of Biology, Physics and Further Mathematics/ Mathematics (HL)

6. 
   Computer Science
   

Three Electives: Further Mathematics/ Mathematics\(HL) and any two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

7. 
   Earth Science
   

Three Electives: Any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics/ Mathematics (HL)

8. 
   Information Technology
   

Any Three Electives

9. 
   Marine & Fisheries Sciences
   

Three Electives: Any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics/ Mathematics (HL)

10. 
    Mathematics
    

Three Electives: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) and any two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

11. 
    Nutrition & Food Science
    

Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics

12. 
    Physics
    

Three Electives: Physics, Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) and either Biology or Chemistry,

13. 
    Psychology
    

Three Electives: Any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics/ Mathematics (HL)

14. 
    Statistics
    

Three Electives: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) and any two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

5. 
   Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
   

Three Electives: Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology or Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)

Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology

Three Electives: Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology or Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)
7. Bachelor of Pharmacy

Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology

Three Electives: Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)
8. Allied Health Sciences

Programmes Available:

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  B.Sc. Dietetics
  
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  B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
  
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  B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
  
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  B.Sc. Physiotherapy
  
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  B.Sc. Radiography
  

9. 
   WASSSCE Applicants:
   

Three Electives: Chemistry, Physics & either Biology or Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)

An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Physical Sciences from a recognized University may be considered for admission on the recommendation of a special committee appointed by the Dean. The special committee shall vet the transcript of the applicant as well as course contents of the degrees, with a view to determine the suitability of previous training and make recommendations to the Admissions Board.

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   Applicants in possession of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) awarded by the University of Ghana with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be considered for admission to Level 200 of the B.Sc.(Medical Laboratory Science) degree programme. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in science or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.
   

2. 
   Applicants in possession of the 3-year post Secondary Certificates in Radiography and Medical Laboratory Technology may be considered for admission to Level 100 of the B.Sc. (Diagnostic Radiography/Therapy Radiography) and B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Sciences) degree programmes respectively. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in science or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.
   

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   Applicants in possession of Higher National Diploma Laboratory Science with FGPA of 4 better, or Diploma in Laboratory Science with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be considered for admission to Level 200 in Medical Laboratory Sciences. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in science or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.
   

Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology

Three Electives from Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL), Biology/Agriculture, Geography/Economics
9. Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

Options Available:

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  Food & Clothing – For Science Students
  
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  Family & Child Studies – For Home Economics & General Arts Students
  

Core Mathematics, English and / Agricultural Science/Biology

Three Electives from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)
9b. Family & Child Studies

This option is for Home Economics & General Arts Students

Core Mathematics, English and Biology/ Agricultural Science

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  Food and Nutrition
  
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  Textiles and Clothing
  
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  General Knowledge in Art
  
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  Biology
  
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  Chemistry
  
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  Economics
  

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  Textiles & Clothing
  
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  Human Development
  
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  Family Resource Management
  
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  Food & Nutrition
  

Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology

1. 
   B.Sc. Degree in Animal Science, Biological or Allied Sciences
   
2. 
   Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction) plus the minimum requirements for admission into the University of Ghana.
   

1. 
   All applications must be submitted ONLINE at http://admission.ug.edu.gh
   

2. 
   All applicants will be considered on the basis of result equivalents as provided by the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), as per schedule below:
   

WASSSCE	CURRENT INTERPRETATION	SSSCE	INTERPRETATION
A1	1 - Excellent	A	1 - Excellent
B2	2 - Very Good	B	2 - Very Good
B3	3 - Good	C	3 - Good
C4	4 - Credit	D	4 - Credit
C5	5 - Credit	E	5 - Pass
C6	6 - Credit	F	- Fail
D7	7 - Pass
E8	8 - Pass
F9	9 - Fail

3. 
   International applicants in the West African sub-region who will be writing the WASSCE in May/June 2013 may apply. They are however expected to go back online to key in their results within seven days of the release of results by WAEC. A window in their online applications will be opened for this purpose. Applicants who fail to key in their results will not be considered.
   

4. 
   For all other international applicants and Ghanaians living abroad, only results provided by applicants at the time of submission of their applications shall be considered.
   

5. 
   The programmes at the College of Health Sciences are offered as first choice programmes only. For second and third choices, applicants are strongly advised to choose courses from the Sciences.
   

International applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad should visit the University’s website at http://admission.ug.edu.gh and follow the instructions given.

slip should be added to the downloaded form, results slips and other documents and sent to:

Academic Affairs Directorate

University of Ghana

P. O. Box LG 25

Legon

Accra – Ghana

1. 
   All Applicants must note that the process for admission to the University of Ghana is very transparent. Applicants should therefore beware of any persons who may approach them on the pretext of assisting them gain admission for a fee.
   

2. 
   Since the 2007/2008 academic year, the University of Ghana has ceased to admit applicants with the West African Examination Council’s Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates.
   

3. 
   HELP DESK
   

4. 
   ALL APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE CORRECTLY FILLED AND SUBMITTED.
   

DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted by the deadline of Monday April 15, 2013.