Admission requirements for University of Ghana – Legon

1.     Admission requirements for the University of Ghana include the following:

• Senior Secondary School Certificates (SSSCE/WASSSCE)
• Baccalaureate (French)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
• IGCSE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels
• American High School Grade 12
• Other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSSCE/SSSCE and the GCE (A Levels)

 2.     Minimum/General Entry Requirements

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

An applicant for admission to a degree program 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 applicants) or Social Studies (for non-Science applicants) 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 of C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade of C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

An applicant for admission to a degree program in the University of Ghana must have at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Biology or Agriculture and three relevant elective subjects, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24.

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Applicants must have at least five (5) credit passes including English and Mathematics at the IGCSE/Baccalaureate/Cambridge ‘O’ Level and three relevant subjects at the ‘A’ Levels.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Applicants must have at least credit passes in three relevant subjects.

• American High School Grade 12

An applicant for admission to a degree program at the University of Ghana must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.0

                                     COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 

Short-listed applicants into programs at the College of Health Sciences must pass an entrance examination and/or interview.

1. a.     Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
2. b.    Bachelor of Dental Surgery

• WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Elective Subjects:

Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology, and Elective Mathematics

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Elective Subjects:

Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology, and Further Mathematics

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

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

Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology, and Mathematics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

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

Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology, and Mathematics

1. c.      Bachelor of Pharmacy

• WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

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

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

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

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

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

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

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

1. d.    Bachelor of Science in Dental Laboratory Sciences
2. e.      Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
3. f.      Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
4. g.     Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
5. h.    Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
6. i.       Bachelor of Science in Radiography

• WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

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

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

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

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

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

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

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

1. j.       Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) 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.

• WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

At least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Biology and credit passes in Three (3) Electives from any of the combinations below:

• Chemistry, Physics & Elective Mathematics
• Three General Arts Electives
• Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
• Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, and French.

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following subjects:

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

1. a.     Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
2. b.    Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
3. c.      Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
4. d.    Bachelor of Science in Food Process Engineering
5. e.      Bachelor of Science in Material Science and Engineering

• WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three Electives comprising Chemistry, Physics, and Elective Mathematics (at least B2)

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region
• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) ’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) ’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

1. f.      Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
2. g.     Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension

• WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Elective Subjects:

Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics, General Agriculture or Biology, Geography or Economics

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Elective Subjects:

Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics, General Agriculture or Biology, Geography or Economics

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects:

Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, Biology and Geography, or Economics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects:

Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology and Geography, or Economics

1. h.    Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences

There are two (2) options available:

• Food and Clothing – For Science Students
• Family and Child Studies –For Home Economics and General Arts Students
• Food & Clothing Option – For Science Students
  • Ø WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Electives Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics, and General Agriculture

• Ø WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following Electives Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics, and General Agriculture

• Ø IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

• Ø International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

• Family & Child Studies Option

For Home Economics & General Arts Students

Home Economics applicants:

• Ø WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

Applicants must have Three Electives Subjects comprising Management in Living and any two of the following:

• Food and Nutrition
• Textiles and Clothing
• General Knowledge in Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Economics
• Ø WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Home Economics applicants:

Applicants must have Three Electives Subjects comprising Management in Living and any two of the following:

• Food and Nutrition
• Textiles and Clothing
• General Knowledge in Art
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Economics

• Ø General Arts applicants:

Applicants must have any three elective

• Ø IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics or any three (3) General Arts subjects

• Ø International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics or any three (3) General Arts subjects

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

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

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

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

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

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

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

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

• Degree Holders

An applicant who holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, Biological or Allied Sciences, with a class not lower than 2^nd Class Lower division is eligible to apply. Such an applicant would be admitted to level 200 of the program after passing an interview organized by the School of Veterinary Medicine.

1. j.       Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology and Conservation Science
2. k.    Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology
3. l.       Bachelor of Science in Botany
4. m.  Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and  Food Science

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

1. n.    Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

1. o.     Bachelor of Science in Earth Science
2. p.    Bachelor of Science in Marine and Fisheries
3. q.    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following Electives Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Elective Mathematics

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following Electives Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Further Mathematics

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following ‘A’ Level Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in any Three (3) of the following ‘A’ Level Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics

1. r.      Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Chemistry and any two (2) of Biology, Physics, and Elective Mathematics

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Chemistry and any two (2) of Biology, Physics, and Further Mathematics

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry and any two (2) of Biology, Physics, and Mathematics

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry and any two (2) of Biology, Physics, and Mathematics

1. s.      Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects including Elective Mathematics (A1)

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects including Further Mathematics (A1)

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects including Mathematics (A)

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects including Mathematics (A)

1. t.       Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
2. u.    Bachelor of Science in Statistics

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Elective Mathematics (at least B2), Physics, and either Chemistry or Biology

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Further Mathematics (at least B2), Physics, and either Chemistry or Biology

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Mathematics (at least Grade B), Physics, and either Chemistry or Biology

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Mathematics (at least Grade B2), Physics, and either Chemistry or Biology

1. v.     Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Physics, Elective Mathematics (at least B3), and either Chemistry or Biology

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in Three (3) Electives subjects comprising Physics, Further Mathematics (at least B3), and either Chemistry or Biology

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Physics, Mathematics (at least Grade C), and either Chemistry or Biology

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Physics, Mathematics (at least Grade C), and either Chemistry or Biology

1. w.   Bachelor of Science in Physics

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

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

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

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

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

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

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

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

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

1. a.     Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects.

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

               Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects.

1. b.    Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects.

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

               Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects.

1. c.      Bachelor of Arts

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects

For the following subjects, applicants must have at least a B2 in Elective Mathematics.

• Economics
• Mathematics

Applicants must have at least a B3 in French to qualify to read French.

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects.

For the following subjects, applicants must have at least a B2 in Further Mathematics.

• Economics
• Mathematics

Applicants must have at least a B3 in French to qualify to read French.

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

               Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

For the following subjects, applicants must have at least a B in Mathematics.

• Economics
• Mathematics

Applicants must have at least a C in French to qualify to read French.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects.

For the following subjects, applicants must have at least a B in Mathematics.

• Economics
• Mathematics

Applicants must have at least a C in French to qualify to read French.

1. d.    Bachelor of Fine Arts

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects.

The program is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with an aggregate of 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

• WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants from the West African Sub-region

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects.

The program is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with an aggregate of 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

• IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

               Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

The program is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with an aggregate of 12 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Credit passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects.

The program is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with an aggregate of 12 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

                                                               COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Distance Learning

1. WASSCE//SSSCE Applicants

1. a.     Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 24

1. b.    Bachelor of Arts

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects with a total aggregate not exceeding 30

1. c.      Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Credit passes in any Three (3) Electives subjects with a total aggregate not exceeding 30

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing***     

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma awarded by a recognized                      University, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better.

This program is open to applicants who have participated in the top-up program since   AUGUST 2008. Applicants will also be expected to take an aptitude test organized by the University of Ghana. Successful applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science program in Nursing

                   DIPLOMA/HND/OTHER QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Diploma to Degree Applicants

1. Applicants in Possession of University of Ghana Diplomas

Holders of the University of Ghana Diplomas or recognized equivalents, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better (for Legon Campus and City Campus programs) and 3.0 or better (for Distance Learning programs) in any of the under-listed programs, are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study and supported with two other subjects in a related field, for admission. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in the appropriate subjects or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science, and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level.

All Diploma holders will be admitted to Level 200 in the same subject area as their diploma qualification. 

          Area of Study

Accounting                                       Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)

Adult Education                                Library and Archives Administration

General Music                                   Dance Studies

Public Administration                       Social Administration

Theatre Arts                                                Study of Religions

Nursing**                                          Medical Laboratory Technology

General Agriculture                           Statistics

Home Science (Family & Consumer Sciences)

Other Diplomas accepted by the University of Ghana

          Diploma                                  Degree Programme to be admitted into

Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction) – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Diploma in Laboratory Science                  – B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences

Programs Offered

• Accounting
• 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.

• Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)
• Adult Education                             
• Library and Archives Administration
• Social Administration                     
• Study of Religions                 

Qualified applicants will be offered the Bachelor of Arts programs.

• Statistics

Qualified applicants will either be offered the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Arts program.

• General Music                                 
• Dance Studies              
• Theatre Arts

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts program.

• Medical Laboratory Technology

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science program in

Medical Laboratory Sciences

1.     i. 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 the course contents of the degrees, with a view to determining the suitability of previous training and making recommendations to the University’s Admissions Board.

1. ii.   Other Qualifications:

1. Applicants in possession of a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) awarded by the University of Ghana with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be considered for admission to Level 200 of the B.Sc.(Medical Laboratory Science) degree program. Applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.

2. 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 programs 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.

3. Applicants in possession of a Diploma in Laboratory Science with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be considered for admission to Level 200 in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.

• General Agriculture

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science program in

Agriculture

• 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 or Allied Sciences are eligible to apply

• Bachelor of Public Health

The Bachelor of Public Health program is designed with the view to developing the capacity to improve the implementation of public health programs and interventions. It is intended to help develop middle-level public health practitioners who will work at the district level and program level in the Ghana Health Service and its Allied Institutions.

The undergraduate program also offers opportunities for these middle-level health professionals to upgrade themselves and promote continuing professional development.

Applicants should have been recommended by the Ministry of Health (MOH)/ Ghana Health Service (GHS) to pursue the Bachelor of Public Health program.

The following program options are available:

• Ø Applied Environmental Health Sciences
• Ø Disease Prevention & Control
• Ø Health Information Systems
• Ø Health Promotion
• Ø Nutrition
• Ø Public Health Nursing

Admission requirements for the University of Ghana (peculiar to the School) are as follows:

1. Applicants with Diplomas awarded by the University of Ghana, Institutions recognized by or affiliated to the University of Ghana, and Institutions under the Ministry of Health, shall require an FGPA of 3.25 or better/equivalent and shall attend a selection interview organized by the School of Public Health.
2. Diplomas awarded by institutions other than those indicated in (i) above, may be considered eligible on recommendation by a Special Committee. Shortlisted applicants shall be required to sit an entrance examination and attend a selection interview.
3. Applicants would be credited with courses undertaken at the diploma level. All successful applicants will be admitted to Level 200.

• Admission requirements for University of Ghana Home Science (Family & Consumer Sciences)

An Applicant in possession of a Diploma with a B+ grade in any of the following areas is eligible to apply.

• Ø Textiles & Clothing
• Ø Human Development
• Ø Family Resource Management
• Ø Food & Nutrition

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science program in

Family and Consumer Sciences

• Nursing***         

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma awarded by a recognized University, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better.  

This program is open to applicants who have participated in the top-up program since   AUGUST 2008. Applicants will also be expected to take an aptitude test at the University on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at 8.00 a.m. The deadline for applicants who have participated in the top-up program to submit their online application form is Friday, April 10, 2015.

Applicants will receive Index Numbers and venues for the examination immediately after they successfully submit their applications online. They are expected to print out the information for their reference only. They are not to bring them to the examination center.

Successful applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science program in Nursing.

                            Higher National Diploma (HND) to Degree Applicants

Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) from a recognized Polytechnic with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 4.00 or better (for Legon Campus and City Campus programs) and 3.25 or better (for Distance Learning programs) in any of the under-listed programs are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study, and where required, supported with one other subject in a related field, for admission.  In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in the appropriate subjects or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science, and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level.

Applicants may be asked to write an entrance examination and/or attend an interview as part of the admission process. All HND holders will be admitted to Level 200 in the same subject area as their HND qualification.