International First Year Applicants

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Ghanaian Applicants with GCE Cambridge 'A' and 'O' Level Qualification

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.



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Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry, and any two (2) of Physics, Biology, Geography and Mathematics.

Entry Requirements

Three (3) ’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and Biology, and either Mathematics or Physics.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Psychology, Microbiology.

Entry requirements:

Three (3) ’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and Biology, and either Mathematics or Physics.

Entry Requirements

Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics    

Entry requirements:
Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and any two (2) of Physics, Mathematics and Biology/Geography

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Mathematics and any other two (2) subjects

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:

  • General Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing


Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry requirements:

Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics or

Any Three ‘A’ Level subjects

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Entry Requirements

Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:

  • General Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing


Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry requirements:

Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics or

Any Three ‘A’ Level subjects

Entry Requirements

Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics. 

Entry Requirements

Three (3) of the following ‘A’ Level Subjects: 

Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology and Mathematics 

Where the other two subjects are Biology and Mathematics, the candidate must have a pass in GCE ‘O’ Level Physics. 

Candidate must also have passes in GCE ‘O’ level English Language and Mathematics 

International Applicants with American High School Grade Qualification

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.



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Entry Requirements

International Applicants with International Baccalaurete(IB) Qualification

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.



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Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.
 
Entry requirements:

At least Grade 4 in three (3) HL subjects comprising:

Chemistry, and any two (2) of Physics, Biology, Geography and Mathematics.

In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL), and at least C in a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

At least Grade 4 in three (3) HL subjects comprising:

Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics

In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL) and at least C in Physics at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Psychology, Microbiology.

Entry requirements:

At least Grade 4 in three (3) HL subjects comprising:

Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics

In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL), and at least C in Physics at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

At least Grade 4 in any three (3) HL subjects

In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL) and at least C in a science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics    

Entry requirements:
Three (3) HL subjects comprising:

At least Grade 4 in Chemistry and any two of Physics, Mathematics, and Biology/Geography.

In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and at least C in a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.

 

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics

Entry requirements:

Three (3) HL subjects comprising:

At least Grade 4 in Mathematics and any other two (2) subjects.

In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL) and at least C in a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics

Entry requirements:

At least Grade 4 in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

In addition, they must have at least Grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL), Mathematics (SL), and at least C in a Science subject at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:

  • General Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing


Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry requirements:

Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.

In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature(SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.

In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:

  • General Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing


Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry requirements:

Applicants must have at least Grade 4 in Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.

In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature(SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics at the Higher Level.

In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must have at least Grade 5 in HL Chemistry and a HL grade and a SL grade in two of the following: Biology, Mathematics, or Physics.
  • In addition, applicants must have at least grade 4 in English Language/Literature (SL) and Mathematics SL and at least grade C for the third science at the IGCSE or equivalent.

International Applicants with GCE Cambridge 'A' and 'O' Level Qualification

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels. In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.



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Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry, and any two (2) of Physics, Biology, Geography and Mathematics.

Entry Requirements

Three (3) ’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and Biology, and either Mathematics or Physics.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Psychology, Microbiology.

Entry requirements:

Three (3) ’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and Biology, and either Mathematics or Physics.

Entry Requirements

Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics    

Entry requirements:
Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and any two (2) of Physics, Mathematics and Biology/Geography

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Mathematics and any other two (2) subjects

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:

  • General Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing


Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry requirements:

Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics or

Any Three ‘A’ Level subjects

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Entry Requirements

Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:

  • General Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing


Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry requirements:

Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics or

Any Three ‘A’ Level subjects

Entry Requirements

Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics. 

Entry Requirements

Three (3) of the following ‘A’ Level Subjects: 

Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology and Mathematics 

Where the other two subjects are Biology and Mathematics, the candidate must have a pass in GCE ‘O’ Level Physics. 

Candidate must also have passes in GCE ‘O’ level English Language and Mathematics 

International Applicants with WASSCE Qualification


General Entry Requirements into Legon Campus, Accra City Campus and Korle Bu Campus

An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University of Ghana must have at least credits (A1 - C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science related programmes) or Social Studies (for non-Science related programmes) and three elective subjects in Science for applicants applying to Science or Agriculture related disciplines or three elective subjects in General Arts/Business for applicants applying to non-Science related disciplines, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24. In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.



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Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.

Entry requirements:

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science &a Science subject.

Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, and any two of Physics, Biology/Agriculture Science, Geography and Further Mathematics.

Entry Requirements

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Biology and Further Mathematics and any one of Physics and Chemistry
 

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Psychology, Microbiology.

Entry requirements:

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science &a Science subject.

Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, and any two subjects. At least one of which should be Biology, Further Mathematics, or Physics.

Entry Requirements

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science &a Science subject.

Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics    

Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science &a Science subject.

Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two of Physics, Further Mathematics and Biology/Geography

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and a Science subject

Electives: Credit passes in Further Mathematics and any other two subjects

 

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics

Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and a Science subject

Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics

Entry Requirements

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and Biology

Electives: Credit passes in Three (3) Electives from any of the combinations below:

Chemistry, Physics, and Further Mathematics
General Agriculture, Physics and Chemistry
Three General Arts Electives
Two General Arts Electives plus Food and Nutrition
Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food and Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Arts, and French.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Entry Requirements

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and a Science subject

Electives: Credit passes in Three (3) Electives comprising Chemistry, Physics, and either Biology or Further Mathematics

Entry Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:
General Nursing
Public Health Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing

 
Applicants are expected to select one (1) option

Entry Requirements

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and Biology

Electives: Credit passes in Three (3) Electives from any of the combinations below:

Chemistry, Physics, and Further Mathematics
General Agriculture, Physics and Chemistry
Three General Arts Electives
Two General Arts Electives plus Food and Nutrition
Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food and Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Arts, and French.

Entry Requirements

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and a Science subject such as Agriculture, General Science or Health Science

Electives: Credit passes in Three (3) Electives comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Further Mathematics

Entry Requirements

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, and a Science subject such as Agriculture, General Science or Health Science

Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology and Further Mathematics

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