2013 University of Cape Coast Admission Brochure

University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast, Ghana

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST


POST-SSSCE/WASSCE CANDIDATES

Basic Entry Requirements

FACULTY OF ARTS

B.A. (Arts)

B.A. (African Studies)

B.A. (Theatre Studies)

B.Mus.

B.A. ( Communication Studies)

B.A. ( Film Studies)

B.A. ( Dance)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

B.Ed. (Basic Education)

B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education)

B.Sc. (Psychology)

B.Ed. (Physical Education)

B.Ed. (Management)

B.Ed. (Social Sciences)

B.Ed. (Social Studies)

B.Ed. (Arts)

B.Ed (Accounting)

B.Ed. (Mathematics)

B.Ed. (Computer Science)

B.Ed. (Science)

B.Ed. (Home Economics)

B.Ed. (Health Sciences)

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

B.A. (Social Sciences)

B.Sc. (Hospitality Management)

B.Sc. (Tourism Management)

B.A. (Population & Health)

B.A. (Anthropology)

B.Sc. (Geography & Regional Planning)

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Management Studies

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)

B.Sc. (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology)

B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences)

B.Sc. (Entomology & Wildlife)

B.Sc. (Human Biology)

B.Sc. (Biochemistry)

B.Sc. (Nursing)

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. (Chemistry)

B.Sc. (Water & Sanitation)

B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry)

B.Sc. (Mathematics)

B.Sc. (Statistics)

B.Sc. (Mathematics and Statistics)

B.Sc. (Mathematics with Economics)

B.Sc. (Mathematics with Business)

B.Sc. (Actuarial Science)

B.Sc. (Physics)

B.Sc. (Engineering Physics) `

B.Sc. (Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics)

B.Sc. (Computer Science)

B.Sc. (Information Technology)

B.Sc. (Laboratory Technology)

B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology)

Doctor of Optometry

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

B.Sc. (Agriculture)

B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension & Community Development)

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

(MB, Ch B)

POST-DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

Basic Entry Requirements

FACULTY OF ARTS

Bachelor of Arts


B.Ed. (Mathematics)

B.Ed. (Science)




B.Ed. (Basic Education) Evening Classes


B.Sc. (Statistics)

B.Sc (Water & Sanitation)


B.Sc. (Nursing)




B.A. (Social Sciences)

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS


Bachelor of Management Studies


B.Sc. (Agriculture)

B.Sc. (Animal Health)

B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)

B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension & Community Development)

GENERAL INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS

Grading System for SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants

Information for Fee-Paying Applicants

Instructions on Completion & Submission of Application Forms

Programmes Available for 2013/2014 Academic

Year and their Code Numbers

THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

Location: The UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, GHANA, is one of the rare sea-front Universities in the World. Its main entrance is only about 50 meters from the Atlantic Ocean. It is strategically located along the shores of the Gulf of Guinea, midway between the famous Cape Coast Castle, the first seat of the British Government until 1879 and the Elmina Castle, the first point of call of the first European merchants to the Gold Coast in 1847.

Mission: The University was established in 1962 originally to train graduate professional teachers for Ghana's second cycle institutions as well as the Ministry of Education. Today, in addition to the above, the University offers a wide range of academic programmes in the Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Sciences, Business, Agriculture and Medicine.

Vision: The vision of the University is to become a Centre of Excellence in Africa and the world for human resource and entrepreneurship development in education and related sectors.

Academic Programmes: The academic programmes of the University are vested in its eight Faculties/Schools. The Faculties of Arts, Education, Social Sciences and the Schools of Agriculture, Business, Physical, Biological and Medical Sciences. The Faculties/Schools are each headed by a Dean and are sub-divided into Academic Departments, Institutes and Centres. There are also an Academic Quality Assurance Unit (AQAU) and a

Professional Counselling Centre. The Departments also offer academic counselling to students. All together, over 50 academic programmes are mounted each year at the Diploma, Bachelor, Master's and Doctorate levels.

Library Facilities: The University has an ultra-modern library complex. It has capacity for stocking about 750,000 volumes as well as a seating capacity for 2000 readers. In addition to the E-mail and Internet, the Library also has an Inter-Library Loan and Document Delivery facility (ILL/DD).

Student Enrolment: Student enrolment is about 17,000 and includes foreign students.

Halls of Residence: Currently, the University has limited accommodation in six halls of residence namely, Adehye (Females only), Casely-Hayford (Males only), Oguaa, Atlantic, Valco and the Kwame Nkrumah Hall (Mixed).

Medical Services: There is a University Health Services which is headed by a Director of Health Services. Currently, the hospital has a 33-bed capacity with an Out-Patient Department (OPD) capable of attending to over 300 patients daily. There is also an Environmental Health Services Unit which deals with general sanitation on the campus.

Places of Interest: In addition to a lovely beach along the Atlantic ocean, there are also the following places of interest.

UCC BOTANICAL GARDENS

UCC FOREST RESERVE

UCC TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE

THE KAKUM CANOPY WALKWAY

THE KAKUM NATIONAL PARK

THE CAPE COAST CASTLE

THE ELMINA CASTLE

The Brochure: The information in this brochure is to help applicants understand how the Faculties are structured and the programmes they offer. The brochure provides the detailed break-down of subject requirements, subject combinations and, most importantly, the basic entry grades required at the Faculty/School as well as the minimum requirements for programmes at the departmental level. The booklet, therefore, is to help applicants in the selection of programmes in the University.

Enquires: For all enquires about the University and its programmes of study, please contact the REGISTRAR, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.

Tel. : 03321-32480/3 Ext. 247/8

0289102661

Fax : 233-42-32484

e-mail : [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


POST-SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CANDIDATES

BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

For purposes of admission, a pass in

(i) WASSCE means Grade: A1 – C6.

(ii) SSSCE means Grade: A – D.

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

FACULTY OF ARTS

(A) B.A. (ARTS)

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

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

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

(B) B.A. (AFRICAN STUDIES)

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

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

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

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

(C) B.A. (THEATRE STUDIES)

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

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

(D) BACHELOR OF MUSIC

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

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

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

(E) B.A. ( COMMUNICATION STUDIES)

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

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

(F) B.A. ( FILM STUDIES)

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

(G) B.A. ( DANCE)

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


B.Ed. (BASIC EDUCATION)

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

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

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

(b) Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics

(c) Elective Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

B.Ed. (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

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

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

B.Sc. (PSYCHOLOGY)

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

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

B.Ed. (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

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

i. Motor Educability Test

ii. Cardiovascular Endurance Test

iii. A Selected game

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

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

B.Ed. (MANAGEMENT)

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

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

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

B.Ed. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)

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

The following are the various combinations:

Accounting/Management

Accounting/Economics

Economics/Management

Economics/Geography

B.Ed. (SOCIAL STUDIES)

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

B.Ed. (ARTS)

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

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

The following are the various combinations

English/French

English/Ghanaian Language

English/Religious Studies

English/Music

English/History

French/Ghanaian Language

French/Religious Studies

French/Music

French/History

Ghanaian Language/Religious Studies

Ghanaian Language/Music

Ghanaian Language/History

History/Religious Studies

History/Music

Music/Religious Studies

B.Ed. (ACCOUNTING)

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

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

B.Ed. (MATHEMATICS)

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

B.Ed (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

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

B.Ed. (SCIENCE)

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

B.Ed. (HOME ECONOMICS)

Candidates must have the following:

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

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

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

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

B.Ed. (HEALTH SCIENCES)

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

Or

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

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

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


(i) B.A. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)

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

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

(ii) B.Sc. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

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

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

(iii) B.Sc. (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)


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

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


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

(v) B.A. (ANTHROPOLOGY)


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

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

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

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

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE


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

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES


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


Entry Requirements leading to Bachelor of Science degrees in:

1. B.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)

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

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

4. B.Sc. (Entomology and Wildlife)

5. B.Sc. (Human Biology)

6. B.Sc. (Biochemistry)*

7. B.Sc. (Nursing)*

Candidates must obtain

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

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

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

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

B.Sc. (NURSING)

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

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


B.Sc. (CHEMISTRY)

B.Sc. (WATER & SANITATION)

B.Sc. (INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY)


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

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

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

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS)

B.Sc. (STATISTICS)

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS)



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

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

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS)

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS WITH BUSINESS)



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


B. Sc. (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE)


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

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


B. Sc. (PHYSICS)

B. Sc. (ENGINEERING PHYSICS)



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


B. Sc. (METEOROLOGY AND ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS)



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


B. Sc. (COMPUTER SCIENCE)



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


B.Sc. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)



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

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

B.Sc. (LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)

B.Sc. (MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)



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


DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY*



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


* This is a six-year programme.


B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE)

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

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

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

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

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

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURAL EXTENTION & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

iv. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

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

GCE “A” LEVEL APPLICANTS

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

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

iii. Selection will be subject to performance at interview.

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

POST-DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

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

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

BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

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

All candidates must pass an interview.

FACULTY OF ARTS

B.A. ( ARTS)

i. ENGLISH

ii. FRENCH

iii. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

iv. GHANAIAN LANGUAGE

v. MUSIC

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

B. MUSIC

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

Candidates will be admitted into Level 300

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

1. A certified academic transcript

2. A certified copy of Certificate


BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

i. MATHEMATICS

ii. SCIENCE

iii. PHYSICAL EDUCATION

iv. BASIC EDUCATION

v. HOME ECONOMICS

vi. BASIC EDUCATION (Evening Classes)

B.Ed. (SCIENCE)

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

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

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

B.Ed. (MATHEMATICS)

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

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


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

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

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

A certified academic transcript and Certificates

B.Ed. (HOME ECONOMICS)

Candidates must posses:

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

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

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

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

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


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


(Evening Classes Programme)

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


B.Sc. (STATISTICS)

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

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


2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

B.Sc (WATER & SANITATION)

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

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

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

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

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




B.Sc. (NURSING)

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

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

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


B.Sc. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

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

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

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

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



B.Sc. (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)

i. HND (Tourism).

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

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

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



B.A. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)

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

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



Applicants will be admitted to level 300

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

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

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

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




OTHER BACHELOR OF COMMERCE CANDIDATES

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

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

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

BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

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

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

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




OTHER BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES CANDIDATES

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

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

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

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE)

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

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

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

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

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

B.Sc. (ANIMAL HEALTH)

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

To qualify for admission into the programme, candidates must:

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

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

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

4. Pass a selection interview

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


B.Sc. (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION)

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

To qualify for admission into the programme, candidates must:

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

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

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

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

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

4. Pass a selection interview.

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


B.Sc (AGRICULTURAL EXTENTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)

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

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

All Post-Diploma candidates must pass a selection interview.

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

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

GENERAL INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS

GRADING SYSTEM FOR WASSCE APPLICANTS

GRADE NUMERICAL VALUE

A1 1

B2 2

B3 3

C4 4

C5 5

C6 6

The total aggregate for WASSCE applicants is 36. The grades for three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Intergrated Science or Social Studies and any three (3) relevant electives should be grade C6 or better.

GRADING SYSTEM FOR SSSCE APPLICANTS

GRADE NUMERICAL VALUE

A 1

B 2

C 3

D 4

The total aggregate for SSSCE applicants is 24. The grades for three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and any three (3) relevant electives should be grade D or better.

INFORMATION FOR FEE-PAYING APPLICANTS

Fee-paying facilities are available for candidates/applicants who are unable to meet the competitive cut-off points determined by the Joint Admissions Board.

Applicants who wish to be considered may complete and attach the fee-paying forms (available at the sale centres) or downloaded from the university’s admissions portal to their printed online application forms. Such candidates shall be required to meet the minimum admission requirements. Copies of last year’s cut-off points for the various programmes are available at the sale centres for guidance.


Applicants who are applying into School of Medical Sciences should note that the programme is strictly fee-paying

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Online applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh, go to Admissions and then click on Apply Online for further instructions.

SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

All applicants will be given three (3) pre-paid envelopes, two of which are blank official envelopes will be provided and should be self-addressed by applicants.

Applicants are required to give the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a) full name (b) postal address (c) first choice programme and (d) circle the application category which should be one of the following: SSSCE/WASSCE or Post-Diploma.

Application forms received without Application Reference Numbers, WASSCE/SSSCE results slips, transcripts and certificates for post-diploma applicants will not be processed.

A change of programme after the submission of application form would NOT be allowed.

Completed online application forms accompanied by copies of results slip should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand.

Completed application forms should reach the Deputy Registrar, Division of Academic Affairs (DAA),

University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, March 29, 2013.

Applicants are to ensure that online application forms are posted early enough to reach the Admissions Office before the deadline for submission of completed application forms.

No additional documents will be accepted after submission of completed application forms. Applicants are to note that only photocopies of certificates or result slips should accompany completed application forms.

Original results/certificates of applicants offered admission will be inspected before registration. The documents accompanying the application forms are not returnable

09 B.Ed. (Arts) 10 B.Ed. (Social Sciences)

11 B.Ed. (Social Studies)

12 B.Ed. (Management)

13 B.Ed. (Physical Education)


14 B.Ed. (Science)

B.Ed. (Science)

15 B.Ed. (Mathematics)

B.Ed. (Mathematics)

16 B.Ed. (Computer Science)

17 B.Ed. (Basic Education)


Code WASSCE Candidates Post-Diploma CandidatesSSSCE/

Programmes


B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education)

19 B.Ed. (Home Economics)


20 B.Sc. (Psychology)

53 B.Ed. (Accounting)

18

01 B.A. (Arts) B.A. (Arts) 02 B.A. (African Studies)

03 B.A. (Theatre Studies)

04 B. Mus.

B. Mus.

Programmes

FACULTY OF ARTS

06 B.A. (Film Studies)

07 B.A. (Dance)

08 B.A. (Communication Studies)

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

The following programmes are available for the 2013/2014 Academic year.SSSCE/WASSCE applicants should ensure that the programme codes indicated as their 1st and

2nd choice options on the online application forms are the same as those indicated below.

21 B.Sc. (Molecular Biology & Biotech.)

23 B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences)

24 B.Sc. (Entomology & Wildlife)

25 B.Sc. (Human Biology)

26 B.Sc. (Biochemistry)

29 B.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)


43 B.Sc. (Nursing)

B.Sc. (Nursing)

Applicants who intend to read programmes under the will be offered courses in the except and

students.

Students will be confirmed into the specialised programmes in the .

School of Biological Sciences

General Biology first two (2) years B.Sc. (Biochemistry) B.Sc. (Nursing)

third year of their study

Programmes



44 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB, Ch B)

54 B.Sc.

(Agricultural Extension & Community Development)

Code Programme

Code Programmes Post-Diploma Candidates

Programmes


46 B.Sc. (Tourism Management)


Code SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates Candidates Post-Diploma

Code WASSCE Candidates Candidates SSSCE/ Post-Diploma

47 B.A. (Population & Health)

48 B.A. (Social Sciences)


SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

49 Bachelor of

StudiesManagement Bachelor of Management

Studies

50 Bachelor of Commerce


Programmes

56 B.Sc. (Geography & Regional Planning)

52 B.A. (Anthropology

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