University of Ghana Diploma to Degree Admission Form 2024/2025

UG Legon Diploma to Degree Admission Form | The University of Ghana Diploma to Degree admission forms for the 2024/2025 academic year is out.

The management of the University of Ghana (UG) Legon is inviting applications for admission into top-up programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year. The UG Legon Diploma/HND to Degree admissions is open to candidates who

DIPLOMA/HND/OTHER QUALIFICATIONS TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Available Programmes and Entry Requirements for 2021/2023 Academic Year:

Diploma to Degree Applicants

1. Applicants in Possession of University of Ghana Diplomas

Holders of University of Ghana Diplomas or recognised equivalents, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better (for Legon Campus and City Campus programmes) and 2.5 or better (for Distance Learning programmes) in any of the under-listed programmes, are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study and where required, supported with two other subjects in a related field, for admission.

Diploma holders  will be admitted to either Level 200 or  Level 300  based on their FGPA and area of study. In the case of the School of Veterinary Medicine, admission will be to Level 100.  All admission will be to the same subject area as the diploma qualification.

Area of Study

  Other Diplomas accepted by the University of Ghana

Programmes Offered

a.    Accounting
b.    Public Administration
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the B.Sc. Administration Programme. The campus offered will depend on FGPA obtained at the Diploma Level.
c.    Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)
d.    Adult Education
e.    Library and Archives Administration
f.     Social Administration
g.    Study of Religions     
Qualified applicants will be offered the Bachelor of Arts programmes.
h.    Statistics
Qualified applicants will either be offered the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Arts programme.
i.    General Music
j.    Dance Studies
k.   Theatre Arts
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts programme.
l.   Medical Laboratory Technology
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in Medical Laboratory Sciences

First Degree Holders:
An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Physical Sciences from a recognized University may be considered for admission on the recommendation of a special committee appointed by the Dean. The special committee shall vet the transcript of the applicant as well as course contents of the degrees, to determine the suitability of previous training and make recommendations to the University’s Admissions Board.

Other Qualifications:
a.    Applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.
b.    Applicants in possession of the 3-year Post-Secondary Certificates in Radiography and Medical Laboratory Technology may be considered for admission to Level 100 of the B.Sc. (Diagnostic Radiography/Therapy Radiography) and B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Sciences) degree programmes respectively. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in science or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.
c.    Applicants in possession of a Diploma in Laboratory Science may be considered for admission to Medical Laboratory Sciences. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.

m.    General Agriculture
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in Agriculture

n.    Veterinary Medicine
    Diploma Holders
Applicants must have a Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction)

  First Degree Holders:
Holders of B.Sc. Degree in Animal Science, Biological Science or Allied Health Sciences are eligible to apply.

o.    Home Science (Family & Consumer Sciences)
An applicant in possession of a Diploma in any of the following areas is eligible to apply.
o    Textiles & Clothing
o    Human Development
o    Family Resource Management
o    Food & Nutrition
o    General Home Economics
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in Family and Consumer Sciences.

School of Nursing and Midwifery

• All applicants to the University of Ghana School of Nursing and Midwifery programme (Regular or Distance Education) MUST possess ALL the following:
• A Diploma in Nursing from a recognized educational institution. [NOTE: Health Assistant Clinical (HAC) or Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) certificates are NOT acceptable].
• The academic transcript MUST be signed by the Principal/Head of the educational institution before upload.
• A final copy of the original professional Nursing certificate is needed. The certificate MUST be uploaded (A provisional certificate is NOT acceptable).
• Applicants are to choose from the given speciality track/option based on their qualification obtained in the Diploma training. For example, an applicant with Diploma in Registered General Nursing (RGN) MUST select the Bachelor of Science in Registered General Nursing track/option only.

q.    Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

r.    Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:
o    General Nursing
o    Community Health Nursing
o    Paediatric Nursing
o    Mental Health Nursing

Applicants are expected to select one (1) option

s.    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (DISTANCE EDUCATION) with options in:
o    General Nursing
o    Community Health Nursing
o    Paediatric Nursing
o    Mental Health Nursing

•    Applicants are expected to select one (1) option

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO DISTANCE EDUCATION APPLICANTS:

• Midwifery certificates are NOT accepted for the Distance Education BSc. Nursing programme.
• The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery degree program is NOT offered as a distance education programme

Higher National Diploma (HND) to Degree Applicants

Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) from a recognized Technical University /Polytechnic with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 4.00 (for Legon Campus and City Campus programmes) and 3.25 or better (for Distance Learning programmes) in any of the under-listed programmes are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study, and where required, supported with one other subject in a related field, for admission.

Applicants may be asked to write an entrance examination and/or attend an interview as part of the admission process. HND holders will be admitted to  the same subject area as their HND qualification.

How to Apply for UG Legon Diploma/HND to Degree Admissions

1. GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

University of Ghana online application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢220.00 at the following banks: Access Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Prudential Bank and Fidelity Bank.

WASSSCE/SSSCE Applicants and Ghanaians with Foreign Background

WASSCE/SSSCE applicants and Ghanaians who apply with foreign qualifications from schools which write the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the IGCSE such as Alpha Beta, Faith Montessori International School, Ghana International School, New Nation International School, SOS – Hermann GMEINER International College and Tema International School etc., should do the following:

At any of the Banks listed above, applicants will be required to indicate their names, mobile phone numbers and e-mail addresses on the bank voucher before they are served. Those without e-mail addresses will however not be disadvantaged. A confirmation of their Pin will be sent to their mobile phones. After purchasing the e-voucher, applicants should CAREFULLY follow the instructions given. After the application has been submitted on-line, the Pin should be kept in a safe place as they may be required by applicants when assessing their admission status at a later date.

DIPLOMA/HND TO DEGREE APPLICANTS

After buying the e-voucher, Diploma/HND to Degree applicants are expected to scan and attach the following documents to their online application forms:

• Diploma/HND transcripts
• Where applicable, certified copies of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level certificates/result slips

The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates/result slips should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission online. The certificates/results slips should be scanned into one PDF or WORD document and attached to the application form.

2. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROAD

International applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad should NOT buy the e-voucher. They should use the following link to access the online application form for completion and submission.

Online Application for International Undergraduate applicants

All applicants are expected to pay to the University a non-refundable application processing fee of US$110.00.This fee can be paid directly or wire transferred into the University of Ghana ECOBANK Account.

Details of the Account are:

or         International Transfer through Ecobank (2441000716652 or 1441000716647

or         Payment with Credit Card on the GT payment platform.

The pay-in-slips together with applicants’ certificates/result slips should be scanned and attached to the application form before submission online. The certificates/ results slips should be scanned into one PDF or Word document and attached to the application form.

Note that no application will be processed without proof of payment of the fee.