University of Ghana (UG) Admission Requirements 2023/2024
The University of Ghana (UG) admission requirements for the 2023/2024 academic year has been released.
The University of Ghana announces for the information of the general public that applications are open for the admission of prospective applicants into various undergraduate programmes for the 2023/2024 academic year. Applicants should take note of the following:
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GHANA WASSCE/SSSCEÂ – Minimum/General Entry
Requirements 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.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements for:
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- College of Humanities
- College of Education
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences must pass an interview and/or entrance examination.
University of Ghana Medical School
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics
University of Ghana Dental School
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics
School of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Elective Mathematics
School of Biological & Allied Health Sciences
- Â Â Â Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Â Â Â Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Â Â Â Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Â Â Â Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Â Â Â Bachelor of Science in Radiography
- Â Â Â Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Elective Mathematics
School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â General Nursing
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Community Health Nursing
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Paediatric Nursing
- Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mental Health Nursing
Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry Requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies.
Electives: Credit passes in three electives from any of the combinations below:
- Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
- General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
- Three General Arts Electives
- Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
- Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art and French.
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
Entry Requirements
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in three electives from any of the combinations below:
- Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
- General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
- Three General Arts Electives
- Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
- Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art and French.
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
The following programmes at the College of Basic and Applied Sciences are FIRST CHOICE programmes:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences
  Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies.
Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects with at least a B2 in Elective Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences
Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences with one of the following options:
Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Geography and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects, with at least a B2 in Core Mathematics.
School of Biological Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
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, Microbiology.
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics
School of Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agriculture Science, Geography and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (Food and Clothing)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects with at least a C6 in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (Family and Child Studies)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three electives from:
- Science
- General Arts (except Languages and Visual Arts)
- Home Economics/Science (Credit pass in Management in Living and any two of Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Clothing, General Knowledge in Art, Biology or Chemistry.
School of Engineering Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Engineering
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies.
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
  Entry requirements:
  Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
  Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Engineering
  Entry requirements:
  Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
  Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Material Science Engineering
  Entry requirements:
  Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
  Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
School of Veterinary Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in both Biology and Chemistry
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages
- Bachelor of Arts
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects
Applicants must have the following WASSCE subjects to qualify to read the under listed courses:
- Economics, Mathematics or Statistics           – Elective Mathematics
- Computer Science                                          – Elective Mathematics
- French                                                            – French
- English                                                           – English Literature
- Geography                                                     – Geography
University of Ghana Business School
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects
University of Ghana School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects
School of Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three electives subjects.
The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
 GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
School of Education & Leadership
- BA Education (English)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects including English Literature.
- BA Education (Non-Teaching)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects.
- BA Sport and Physical Culture Studies
Entry requirements
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects
- B.Sc. Education (Mathematics)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any other two elective subjects
- B.Sc. Education (Biology)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in Biology and any other two elective subjects
- B.Sc. Education (Chemistry)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in Chemistry and any other two elective subjects
- B.Sc. Education (Physics)
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in Physics and any other two elective subjects
School of Continuing &Distance Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Entry requirements:
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 24
- Bachelor of Arts
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not more than 30
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Core:Â Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:Â Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 30
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Applicants must be professional nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Nursing Training College, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) OF 2.5 or better.
