University of Energy and Natural Resources Admission Requirements

The University of Energy and Natural Resources Admission Requirements (UENR) Entry Requirements, Eligibility and Qualifications required for admission into the institution for the 2021/2022 academic year have been announced.

The following are the requirements, eligibility and qualifications to consider before applying for admission into the University of Energy and Natural Resources Ghana (UENR).

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Regular Applicants

(a) 4-Year Degree Programmes

i. SSSCE holders with credit passes (A-D) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credit passes (A-D) in Three Elective subjects relevant to the programme of study with an aggregate score of 24 or better.

ii. WASSCE holders with credit passes (A1-C6) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credit passes (A1-C6) in Three Elective subjects relevant to the programme of study with an aggregate score of 36 or better.

iii. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (GBCE) holders with credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.

iv. ADVANCED LEVEL holders with credit in at least Five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the subjects relevant to the programme of study.

v. FOREIGN APPLICANTS who have any of the above qualifications or their equivalences from an accredited/recognized institution.

vi. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Other qualifications acceptable for consideration include International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, American Grade 13 Examinations and other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels).

(b) 2-Year Diploma Programmes

i. SSSCE holders with passes (A-E) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus 3 passes (A-E) in Three Elective subjects relevant to the programme of study.

ii. WASSCE holders with passes (A1-D7) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus passes (A1-D7) in Three Elective subjects relevant to the programme of study.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate
documentary proof of date of birth.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

> SSSCE/WASSCE,
> Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
> NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to Renewable Energy Engineering Degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three

• core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics and Chemistry/Technical

WASSCE Applicants

WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects; Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

SCHOOL OF SCIENCES

Department of Basic and Applied Biology

BSc Biological Science

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to Biological Science degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects from the following: Chemistry, Elective Mathematic/Physics and Biology/General Agriculture/Forestry.

WASSCE Applicants

WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects from the following: Chemistry, Elective Mathematics/Physics and Biology/General Agriculture/Forestry.

Department of Chemical Sciences

BSc. Chemistry

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to Chemistry degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects;
Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Mathematics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects; Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate
documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Department of Computer Science and Informatics

BSc. Computer Science

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to the Computer Science degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics and Physics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics and Physics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

BSc. Information Technology

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to Information Technology degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Department of Computer Science and Informatics

BSc. Computer Science

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to the Computer Science degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics and Physics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics and Physics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

BSc. Information Technology

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to Information Technology degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Diploma Computer Science

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics or Business Mathematics.

Diploma Information Technology

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

BSc. Mathematics

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to any Mathematical Science degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

BSc. Statistics

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to any Mathematical Science degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

BSc. Actuarial Science

SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to any Mathematical Science degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

WASSCE Applicants should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Diploma Statistics

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and any three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics or Business Mathematics.

Diploma Insurance

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and any three (3) elective subjects.

SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES

• Department of Environmental Management
• Department of Fisheries and Water Resources
• Department of Forest Science

BSc. Fire and Disaster Management

SSSCE/WASSCE candidates must possess Credit Passes (A-D) and (A1-C6) respectively in three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and three (3) elective science subjects from Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture/Forestry.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

BSc. Natural Resources with options in:

1. Ecotourism
2. Fisheries and Aquaculture
3. Forest Resource Management
4. Land Reclamation and Restoration
5. Social Forestry
6. Wood Science and Forest Products

SSSCE/WASSCE candidates must possess Credit Passes (A-D) and (A1-C6) respectively in three (3) core subjects; English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science and three (3) elective subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics, Biology/Agriculture, Forestry. Home Economics students applying must have either Biology or Chemistry in addition to any two elective subjects

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

BSc. Wildlife and Range Management

SSSCE/WASSCE candidates must possess Credit Passes (AD) and (A1-C6) respectively in three (3) core subjects; English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science and
three (3) elective subjects from Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics, Biology/Agriculture/Forestry.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Diploma Natural Resource Management

(I) SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics
and Integrated Science; and any three (3) elective subjects.

(II) Ordinary Level Certificate with passes (1 – 8) in at least five (5) subjects at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent including English Language and Modern Mathematics.

(III) Certificate in Forestry, Agriculture and any other related programme from a recognized and accredited institution.

Department of Ecotourism Recreation and Hospitality

BSc. Hospitality Management

SSSCE/WASSCE candidates must possess Credit Passes (A-D) and (A1-C6) respectively in three (3) Core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies and three (3) elective science subjects from the following; Science, General Arts, Home Economics, Business, Agriculture and Visual Art.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Diploma Hospitality Management

i. SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects.

ii. Ordinary Level Certificate with passes (1 – 8) in at least five (5) subjects at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level or its equivalent which must include English Language and Modern Mathematics).

iii. Certificate in Hospitality/Tourism/Cookery and any other related programme awarded by a recognized and accredited institution such as COTVETT.

iv. Six (6) passes in WAEC General Business Certificate Examination or any other related programme.

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES AND LAW

Department of Enterprise and Business Studies

BSc. Resource Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

SSSCE/WASSCE candidates must possess Credit Passes (A-D) and (A1-C6) respectively in three (3) Core subjects; English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to any three (3) elective subjects from the following;
Sciences, General Arts, Home Economics, Business, Agriculture and Visual Art.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate
documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Diploma Enterprise Management

i. SSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6)
subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; EnglishLanguage, Mathematics and
Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects.

ii. Ordinary Level Certificate with passes (1 – 8)in at least five (5) subjects at G.C.E. ‘O’Level (or its equivalent including English Language and Modern Mathematics).

iii. Certificate in Business Studies/Management awarded by, a recognized and accredited
University.

iv. Six (6) passes in WAEC General Business Certificate Examination or any other related
programme.

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Dormaa Ahenkro Campus)

Department of Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness and Extension

BSc. Agribusiness

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) respectivel in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and any three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Agriculture, Business, General Arts, Home Economics and Visual Art.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Department of Animal Production and Health

Department of Crop Production and Horticultur

BSc. Agriculture With options in:

i. Animal Production
ii. Crop Production
iii. Horticulture

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective in the following: Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Elective Mathematics OR General Agriculture/ Forestry, Chemistry
and Physics or Elective Mathematics

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate
documentary proof of date of birth which is atleast 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinationsconducted by the institution itself (English
Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Diploma Agriculture

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics
and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects.

SCHOOL OF GEOSCIENCES (Dormaa Ahenkro Campus)

Department of Geographic Sciences

BSc. Climate Change and Sustainability Development

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects from the following; Chemistry, Physics, Biology/General Agriculture Forestry, Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics, History and Government.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.

ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’
• NVTI/NABPTEX Certificates

Diploma Geo-Information Sciences

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects from the following; Chemistry, Physics, Biology/General Agriculture/Forestry, Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics, History, Government, ICT and Building Technology.

Department of Planning and Sustainability

BSc. Planning and Sustainability

SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) respectively in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective subjects from the following; Geography, Economics, Elective Mathematics, Government, History, Accounting, Business Management and Costing.

Mature Applicants

Applicants must:

i. be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application.
ii. pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

iii. possess any of the following:

• SSSCE/WASSCE,
• Teacher’s Cert. ‘A’