University of Energy and Natural Resources Admission Requirements, UENR Entry Requirements, Eligibility and Qualifications required for admission into the institution.
The following are the requirements, eligibility and qualifications to consider before applying for admission into the University of Energy and Natural Resources Ghana (UENR).
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering
SSSCE Applicants
To be admitted to Electrical and Electronic Engineering 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: Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Applied Electronics.
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects; Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Applied Electronics.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma in Electrical and Electronic Certificate who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc. Computer Engineering
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; Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Applied Electronics.
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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/Applied Electronics.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma in Electrical and Electronic Certificate who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Upper Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Diploma Electrical and Electronic EngineeringSSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in three
(3) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and any three (3) passes in the following elective subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics and Applied Electricity
Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
To be admitted to Mechanical 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: Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Auto Mechanics/Metal
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/Auto Mechanics/Metal Work.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
- Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificate who obtained
First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Secon d Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc. Agricultural Engineering
- core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects; Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Auto Mechanics/Metal
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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/Auto Mechanics/Metal Work.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificate who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Department of Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering
SSSCE Applicants
To be admitted to Environmental 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.
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificate who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc. Renewable Energy Engineering
- core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics and Chemistry/ Technical
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificate who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc Petroleum Engineering
- core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) Elective Science subjects; Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE Candidates should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six subjects
comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science;and three (3) elective science subjects; Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificate who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc Civil Engineering
- core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics and Chemistry/Technical
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess:
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Must pass an interview;
- Two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificate who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
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 ApplicantsWASSCE 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.
BSc Medical Laboratory Science
- 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 ApplicantsWASSCE 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.
BSc Nursing SSSCE Applicants
To be admitted to Nursing 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 programmes as outlined in Table 1:
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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 programmes as outlined in Table 1:
No. | Elective Programme | Elective Subjects | |
a. | Science Option | 1. | Mathematics (Elective) |
2. | Physics | ||
3. | Chemistry | ||
b. | General Arts Option | 1. | Literature in English |
2. | French | ||
3. | Ghanaian Language | ||
4. | Christian Religious Studies or | ||
Islamic Religious Studies | |||
5. | Economics | ||
6. | Geography | ||
7. | History |
c. | Agriculture Option | 1. | General Agriculture |
2. | Chemistry | ||
3. | Physics | ||
4. | Mathematics (Elective) | ||
d. | Home Economics Option | 1. | Management in Living |
2. | Food and Nutrition | ||
3. | Economics | ||
4. | Chemistry |
Department of Chemical Sciences
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 ApplicantsWASSCE 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; Chemistry, Physics and Biology/Mathematics.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass and interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Department of Computer Science and Informatics
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 ApplicantsWASSCE 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 which must include Elective Mathematics and Physics.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc. Information Technology
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 subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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 which must include Elective Mathematics.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Diploma Computer ScienceSSSCE/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 TechnologySSSCE/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
to be admitted to any Mathematical Science 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 subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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 which must include Elective Mathematics.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc. Statistics
- core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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 which must include Elective Mathematics.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc. Actuarial Science SSSCE Applicantsto be admitted to any Mathematical Science 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 subjects which must include Elective Mathematics.
WASSCE ApplicantsWASSCE 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 which must include Elective Mathematics.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Diploma StatisticsSSSCE/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 InsuranceSSSCE/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 ScienceBSc. 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.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
BSc. Natural Resources with options in:
- Ecotourism
- Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Forest Resource Management
- Land Reclamation and Restoration
- Social Forestry
- 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.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
/Elective Mathematics, Biology/Agriculture/Forestry.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Diploma Natural Resource Management
- 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.
- 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
- Certificate in Forestry, Agriculture and any other related programme from a recognized and accredited
Department of Ecotourism, Recreation and HospitalityBSc. 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.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Diploma Hospitality Management
- 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.
- 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
- Certificate in Hospitality/Tourism/Cookery and any other related programme awarded by a recognized and accredited institution such as
- Six (6) passes in WAEC General Business Certificate Examination or any other related
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.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Diploma Enterprise Management
- 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.
- 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
- Certificate in Business Studies/Management awarded by, a recognized and accredited University.
- Six (6) passes in WAEC General Business Certificate Examination or any
other related programme.
in Economics and Elective Mathematics in addition to any one of the following elective subjects: Geography, Government, History, Accounting, Business Management and Costing.
Foreign Applicants
- Passes in six subjects including English Language and
- Other Qualifications: International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE, GCSE, American Grade 13 Examinations and other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE ‘A’
- Foreign certificates will be sent to the National Accreditation Board for assessment and advice.
Mature Students’ EntryMature students’ entry avenues to tertiary education provide opportunities for people who could not do so earlier in their lives to further their education at the tertiary level after some years in the workplace (preferably, in the formal sector). Such applicants should normally not exceed 5% (for Public Tertiary Educational Institutions) and 20% (for Private Tertiary Educational Institutions) of the total admissions of an institution in a given academic year. The applicant must:
- be at least 25 years old by 1st September of the academic year one wants to enrol;
- show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;
- provide introductory letter from employer or show any other proof of employment;
- pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by UENR (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test). In lieu of such examinations, the applicant should show proof of passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations (for qualifications from countries outside
WAEC’s system, NAB will be consulted).
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must:
- Possess a professional or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized institution (e.g. Economics, Statistical Studies, Mathematics, Business Administration, )
- Pass an interview;
- Have two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained 2nd Class lower and above in Economics, Statistics and Mathematics will enter at level
- Those with HND/Diploma in other relevant areas other than the above will enter at level 200 if successful at an interview.
BSc. Resource AccountingSSSCE/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 in addition to any three (3) elective subjects
in Business, Sciences (with Elective Mathematics), General Arts (with Elective Mathematics or Economics), Home Economics (with Elective Mathematics and Economics)
Foreign Applicants
- Foreign Qualifications: Foreign qualifications acceptable for consideration for admission include International Baccalaureate (IB), GCSE, American Grade 13
examinations and other external qualifications, which have equivalences to the WASSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A levels).
- Any other foreign certificate will be sent to National Accreditation Board for assessment and
Mature StudentsMature students’ entry avenues to tertiary education provide opportunities for people who could not do so earlier in their lives to further their education at the tertiary level after some years in the workplace (preferably, in a formal workplace).
The applicant must:
- Be at least 25 years old by 1st September of the academic year one wants to enrol;
- Show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth;
- Pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by UENR (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test). In lieu of such examinations, the applicant should show proof of credit passes in English and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE or any other nationally recognized standard High School level examinations (for qualifications from countries outside WAEC), NAB would be
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must:
- Possess a professional or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognised institution (e.g. Marketing, Business Management, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Agribusiness, etc);
- Pass an interview;
- Have two years’ post qualification working experience;
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates in Accounting who obtained 2nd Class lower and above will enter at level 300. Those with HND in other relevant areas other than Accounting will enter at level 200 if successful at an interview.
Department of Languages and General Studies
- Professional French
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 in addition to any three (3) elective subjects including French.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must;
- Possess a professional Diploma or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Pass an interview or entrance examination
- May have two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with the relevant professional diploma in French will enter at level 200.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY (Dormaa Ahenkro Campus)
Department of Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness andExtension BSc. Agribusiness
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; and any three (3) elective subjects in Science, General Agriculture, Business, General Arts, Home Economics and Visual Art.
Professional and Post-Diploma Applicants
Candidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Department of Animal Production and Health
Department of Crop Production and Horticulture
BSc. AgricultureWith options in:
- Animal Production
- Crop Production
- Horticulture
SSSCE/WASSCE ApplicantsSSSCE/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
ORGeneral Agriculture/ Forestry, Chemistry and Physics or Elective Mathematics.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess;
- A Diploma or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained First Class or Second Class Upper Division will enter at level 300. Those with Second Class Lower Division or Pass will enter at level 200.
Diploma AgricultureSSSCE/WASSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-E)/(A1-D7) respectively in six
- subjects comprising three (3) core subjects; English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and any three (3) elective
Professional ApplicantsJunior Scientists, Industrialists, Technicians, Staff of Ministry of Food and Agriculture and Agriculture-based NGO’s. Teachers with Certificate ‘A’.
SCHOOL OF GEOSCIENCES (Dormaa Ahenkro Campus)
BSc. Climate Change and Sustainability DevelopmentSSSCE/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.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must possess;
- A Professional or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution (e.g Science, Agriculture,Forestry/NaturalResources, Climatology, Meteorology, Geography, Engineering etc)
- Must pass an interview
- Two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained Second Class Lower Division or above in Science, Agriculture, Forestry/Natural Resources, Climatology, Meteorology, Geography will enter at level 300. Those with HND/Diploma in other relevant areas other than the above will enter at level 200 if successful at an interview.
BSc. Planning and SustainabilitySSSCE/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.
Professional and Post-Diploma ApplicantsCandidates in this category must;
- Possess a Professional or Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalence in a relevant programme from a recognized and accredited institution (e.g. Development Studies, Community Development, Environmental Management, Management Studies, Geography etc)
- Must pass an interview
- Have two years’ post qualification working experience
Candidates with HND/relevant professional or diploma certificates who obtained Second Class Lower Division or above in Development Studies, Community Development, Environmental Management, Management Studies, Geography will enter at level 300. Those with HND/Diploma in other relevant areas other than the above will enter at level 200 if successful at an interview.
Diploma Geo-Information ScienceSSSCE/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.
Professional ApplicantsJunior Scientists, Industrialists, Technicians, Staff of Ministry of Roads and Transport, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Agriculture-based NGO’s. Teachers with Certificate ‘A’ with Science or General Arts background as well as holders of Certificate in Geography and its related fields from recognized and accredited institution.
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
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:
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 |