Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially announced the guidelines for its 2024/2025 undergraduate admissions. The admissions portal is now open, allowing prospective students to log in, verify their application details, and make necessary updates.
Applicants are advised to check the following details:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Examination records, including index numbers, exam type, and year
Additionally, applicants are encouraged to review their selected programmes while referencing the 2023/2024 cut-off points to make informed decisions.
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General Admission Requirements
- WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants:
- Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science are mandatory.
- Three elective subjects relevant to the chosen programme must also be passed.
- Alternative Qualifications:
- Applicants with GCE ‘A’ Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), and other recognized certificates must meet equivalent entry standards.
- Programme-Specific Requirements:
- For example, the College of Engineering requires credit passes in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry for WASSCE/SSSCE applicants. Similar requirements apply to other colleges, such as Health Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
- Mature and diploma applicants are urged to review specific programme requirements to confirm their eligibility.
E-Voucher Purchases and Deadline
E-vouchers are available at Ghana Post Offices nationwide. Applicants must complete their submissions before the portal closes at midnight on Friday, January 3, 2025.
How to Get More Information
For detailed requirements and application procedures, visit the official KNUST admissions portal or contact the Academic Affairs Division for assistance.
See the full admission requirements below:
KNUST has published its cut-off points for various courses for the academic year. These are;
| College of Agriculture and Natural Resources • Faculty of Agriculture | |
| BSc.Agriculture | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Agricultural Biotechnology | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Agribusiness Management | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Landscape Design and Management | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| Faculty of Natural Science | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Natural Resource Management | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Forest Resources Technology | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Packaging Technology | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Aquaculture and Water Resource | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| College of Art and Built Environment •Faculty of Built Environment | |
| -205BSc. Architecture | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -853BSc. Construction Technology and Management | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -854BSc. Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics | 14 |
| -306BSc. Development Planning | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -748BSc.HumanSettlement Planning | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -307BSc. Land Economy | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -877BSc. Real Estate | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| Faculty of Art | |
| -744BA. Communication Design | 12 |
| -303BA. Integrated Rural Art and Industry | 19 |
| -304BA. Publishing Studies | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -1373BA. Metal Product Design | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -1276BA. Textile Design and Technology | 18 |
| -301BFA. Painting and Sculpture | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -1445BFA.Ceramics | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -192BSc. Fashion Design | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -1444BSc. Ceramic Technology | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| Faculty of Educational Studies | |
| -1415B.Ed.Junior High School Education(Mathematics, Science, ICT, Agricultural Science, History, Visual Arts and Geography) | 24 |
| College of Engineering Faculty of Civil and Geo-Engineering | |
| -208BSc. Civil Engineering | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -1420BSc. Civil Engineering (Obuasi Campus) | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -737BSc. Geological Engineering | 13 |
| -226BSc.Geological Engineering (Obuasi) | 15 |
| -738BSc. Geomatic Engineering | 14 |
| -227BSc.Geomatic Engineering (Obuasi Campus) | 15 |
| -546BSc. Petroleum Engineering | 07 |
| Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering | |
| -871BSc.Biomedical Engineering | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -212BSc.Computer Engineering | 09 |
| -209BSc.Electrical/Electronic Engineering | 07 |
| -199BSc.Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Obuasi Campus) | 08 |
| -732BSc.Telecommunications Engineering | 11 |
| Faculty of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering | |
| -206BSc.Agricultural Engineering | 16 |
| -881BSc.Petrochemical Engineering | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -207BSc.Chemical Engineering | 10 |
| -950BSc.Metallurgical Engineering | 16 |
| -258BSc.Metallurgical Engineering (Obuasi Campus) | 18 |
| -2132BSc.Materials Engineering | 14 |
| -217BSc.Materials Engineering (Obuasi Campus) | 16 |
| -1377BSc.Marine Engineering | 12 |
| -1376BSc.Industrial Engineering | 15 |
| -1375BSc.Automobile Engineering | 14 |
| -2111BSc.Mechanical Engineering | 10 |
| -1421BSc.Mechanical Engineering (Obuasi Campus) | 11 |
| -214BSc.Aerospace Engineering | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| Faculty of Allied Health Science | |
| -531BSc. Nursing | 09 |
| -1483BSc. Nursing (Obuasi Campus) | 10 |
| -912Nursing (Emergency Option for Practicing Nurses Only) | 10 |
| -952BSc. Midwifery (Females only) | 10 |
| -418 BSc. Midwifery (Females practicing Midwives only) (Sandwich) | Read below |
| -1484BSc. Midwifery (Obuasi Campus) | 11) |
| -1370BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -1374BSc. Medical Imaging | 10 |
| -106BSc. Medical Laboratory Science | 08 |
| -1485BSc. Medical Laboratory Science (Obuasi Campus) | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| Faculty of Pharmacy | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM) | 16 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) | 06 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)–2yearsTop-Up (Practicing Pharmacists | 07 |
| Faculty of Medicine | |
| -105Human Biology (Medicine) (MBChB) | 06 |
| -802Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) (Fee-paying only) | 08 |
| -1371BSc. Physician Assistantship | 07 |
| -532Bachelor of Laws (LLB) | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| -747 LLB (Degree Holders Only) (Fee-Paying) | 06 |
| BA. Economics | 13 |
| BA. English | 20 |
| BA. Geography and Rural Development | 14 |
| BA. History | 18 |
| BA. Political Studies | 11 |
| BA. Akan Language and Culture | 24 |
| BA. French and Francophone Studies | 15 |
| BA.Linguistics | 22 |
| BA. Media and Communication Studies | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BA. Religious Studies | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BA. Sociology | 14 |
| BA. Social Work | 15 |
| BSc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management /Management) | 10 |
| BSc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management | 10 |
| BSc. Business Administration (Marketing/International Business) | 12 |
| BSc. Business Administration (Accounting / Banking and Finance) | 09 |
| BSc. Business Administration (Accounting / Banking and Finance) (Obuasi Campus) | 10 |
| BSc. Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain | 12 |
| Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences | |
| BSc. Chemistry | 18 |
| BSc. Mathematics | 18 |
| BSc. Physics | 21 |
| BSc. Computer Science | 11 |
| BSc. Statistics | 16 |
| BSc. Actuarial Science | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
| BSc. Meteorology and Climate Science | A1 -C6 (Read more below) |
2.1GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
2.1.1Undergraduate Programmes duration
Most first-degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration.
2.1.2Minimum/General Entry Requirements.
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have CREDIT passes(A1-C6 in WASSCE and A–D in SSSCE) in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core
Subjects(English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), and CREDIT passes in THREEWASSCE/SSSCE ElectiveSubjects or its equivalent relevant to the chosen programme with aggregate 24 or better.
**It is worth noting that the THREECore Subjects are prerequisite for all Programmes of study at our University.
B.GCE/IGCSE (CAMBRIDGE) ‘A’ & ‘O’LEVELS/MATURE APPLICANTSHolders of GCE/IGCSE must have FIVE credits at the ‘O’ Level including English Language
and Mathematics(or its approved equivalent), plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level/Three Credits in the case of mature applicants. In addition, the applicant must fulfil the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.
GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)/ ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)
ABCE and GBCE are both needed to qualify an applicant for a programme.
Holders of GBCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes inTHREEElective Subjects including Business Mathematics.
Holders ABCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE (3)Optional Subjects relevant to the Programme of study.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
Holders of International Baccalaureate (IB)should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in Three (3) Subjects relevant to the Programme of choice and minimum
of grade 5 in Chemistry for Health and Allied Sciences. For Engineering, at least grade 5 at the Higher level(HL) inMathematics. In addition, one must have a minimum of grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics at the Standard Level (SL) and at least grade C in a Science subject at the IGCSE.
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 12
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.0. For admission to the University School of Medicine and Dentistry, an applicant must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.25. Admissions will be to the Year 1.
2.1.3OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
(a)Ghanaian/Other Applicants with Foreign Results/Certificate
The University shall request an evaluation of results/ Certificate other than those mentioned above, (a) to (f), from the Ghana Tertiary Commission (GTEC) and/or other International Credential Evaluation Agency to facilitate the determination of the suitability of the applicant for admission.
(b)Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one-year English Proficiency Certificate.
(c)Documents not in English should be accompanied by accredited translations in English.(d)Transfer of Applicants
Applicants from other universities (local and international) who are seeking admission to continue their programme are required to submit official transcript, high school results and a cover letter through the Deputy Registrar, AcademicAffairs([email protected]), or the International Programmes Office ([email protected]) to the Head of Department. Proof of English proficiency and English translation of the transcript must be added where necessary.
2.2COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
2.2.1Faculty of Agriculture
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
BSC. AGRICULTURE
2.BSC. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGYEntryRequirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and IntegratedScience Elective Subjects: Credit passes inChemistryandany TWO (2) from Physics or Mathematics,Biology or General Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.
3.BSC. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and IntegratedScience Elective Subjects:Credit passes inTHREE subjectsfrom the following options:
Science:Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture.
ii.Business:Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics,
Costing and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C(for SSSCE applicants) andB3(for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated
Science.
iii.General Arts:Economics, Geography, and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this
combination must have a minimum of C(for SSSCE applicants) and B3(for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.
iv.General Agriculture: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General
Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.
4.BSC. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE Subject from the following options:
Science:Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Crop Husbandry, Biology or General Agriculture.
ii.General Arts:Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General
Knowledge in Art.
iii.Visual Art:General Knowledge in Art,Graphic Design,Chemistry, Picture Making,
Painting and Sculpture.
GCEAPPLICANTS
BSC. AGRICULTURE
BSC. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
3.BSC. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENTEntry Requirements
‘O’ Level:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language, Mathematics, AND,
‘A’Levelor equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science.
BSC. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language, Mathematics, and any three from:
Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science, or
ii.General Science, Additional General Science, and Additional Mathematics, and any
other relevant subject.
b)‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in THREE (3)subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology orAgricultural Science
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the Application Forms and must have a minimum of TWO (2)years post qualification experience.In addition,applicant must satisfy any of the following qualifications:
Diploma or Higher National Diploma Applicants: Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or Agriculture-related programme from a recognized institution. OR
GCE Applicants: Five(5)credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics,Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Additional Mathematics, and Additional General Science.
WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants: Credits passes in THREE (3)Elective subjects in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics or General Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or and
Horticulture.
Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
2.2.2Faculty of Natural Resource Management
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS1.BSC. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
2.BSC. FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
3.BSC. AQUACULTURE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENTEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and IntegratedScience ElectiveSubjects: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics,and Biology or General Agriculture.
B.‘A’ LEVELAPPLICANTEntry Requirements
•‘O’ Level:Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjectsor equivalent qualification includingEnglish Language and Mathematics.
•‘A’Levelorequivalent:Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one from Biology, Agricultural Science, and Mathematics. Applicants with Agricultural Science
or Mathematics.Applicant must have a credit in “O’ Level Biology.
DIPLOMA HOLDERS
•Two(2)Years Post Diploma field experience.
•An applicant must satisfy the requirements for WASSCEOR‘A’ Level.
•Shortlisted applicants must pass an interview.
MATURE APPLICANTS
•Applicant must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of the application.
•Must have a minimum of Two (2) Years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCEOR ‘A’ Level.
•Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.
4.BSC. PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY
A.WASSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language,Mathematics, and IntegratedScience Elective Subjects:Credit Passes in THREE (3)from any of the following options: Science,General Arts, Visual Art, Technical and Home Economics.
B.‘A’LEVELAPPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’ Level: Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjectsincluding English Language andMathematics.
•‘A’Levelorequivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent passes from any of the following options: Science, and General Arts.
MATURE APPLICANTS
•An applicant must be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
•EITHERpossessFIVE(5)credits at‘O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language, OR
•Credit passes in THREE (3)WASSCE/SSSCE core Subjects plus credits in THREE (3)Elective Subjects in Science, General Arts,Visual Art,Technical, and Home Economics.
Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
2.3COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
2.3.1Facultyof Built Environment
1.BScARCHITECTURE
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language,Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO from the following options:
•Technical
Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork or Building Construction
•General Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics•Visual Art
General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Picture Making•General Arts
Economics, Geography
B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in THREE (3)subjects from the following Groups:
i.Either Three (3)Subjects from Group A (Technical /Science)ii.Three (3)Subjects from Group B (Visual Art/General Art)or iii.Three (3)Subject Combinations from Groups A and BA pass in General Paper is mandatory.
C.MATURE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
•Must satisfy the requirements forWASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND
•An applicant must have demonstrated interest in the area of Architectural Design.
•It must be noted, however, that experience at an Architect’s Office or familiarity with computer drafting techniques alone is not a special advantage. The Department shall not regard these as substitutes for the minimum entry requirements to pursue a degree Programme. Applicants may be required to pass a written and an oral examination after pre-qualification exercise.
BSC.CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Mathematics and any Two (2)from the following options:
Technical:Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork, Building Construction,and Metalwork.
Science: Chemistry, and PhysicsGeneral Art: Economics, and Geography
B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2)from the following options:
Group A: Physics, and Chemistry
Group B: Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing, and Building Construction.
C.MATUREAPPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1) and (2.0) or HND.
•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
BSC. QUANTITY SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Mathematics and any Two (2)from the following:Chemistry, Economics,Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Physics.
B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2)from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Building Construction and Technical Drawing
C.MATUREAPPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0) or HND.
•An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
4.BSC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3)Elective Subjects as follows:THREE (3)Electives from Group AorTwo (2)fromGroup AandOne (1)from Group B:
Group A: Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Geography, Government,Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art.
Group B: Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Sculpture, and Painting.
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelorequivalent:Credit passes in the THREE (3)subjects from the groups below:(a)Either all Subjects from Group A,OR
(b)Two (2)subjects from Group A,an done (1) subject from Group BGROUP A: Economics, Geography and Government
GROUP B: Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, Accounting and Business Management.
C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as follows.
•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
BSC.HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING
WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS
Core Subjects: Credit passes inEnglish Language, Mathematics, and IntegratedScience.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) Subjects in Group A including Geography, OR Credit passes in TWO (2) Subjects in Group A, and a credit pass in ONE (1) from in Group
B,as follows:
GROUP A
Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Geography, Government, Mathematics,General Knowledge in Art
GROUP B
Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, Picture Making, SculpturePainting
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes or equivalent in TWO (2) from Group A and ONE
(1) from Group B, plus a pass in General Paper.
GROUP A
Economics, Geography, and Government
GROUP B
Mathematics, Statistics, Art, Accounting, and Business Management
C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
•Must satisfy the requirements forWASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
•Higher National Diploma (HND), Construction Technician Course (Part III) orProfessional Draughtmanship Certificates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience indraughtsmanship.
•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form thebasis for short-listing of candidates for an interview.
BSc.LAND ECONOMY
BSc. REAL ESTATE
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes inEnglish Language, Mathematics, and IntegratedScience.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following:
(a)Economics, Geography and a third subject relevant to the Land Economy Programme,preferablyAccounting, Business Management, Government, Business Mathematics,French, Literature in English, History, Building Construction, Technical Drawing andMathematics.
(b)Economics, andTWO (2)other subjects from the following: Elective Mathematics,Geography, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Government,
French, Building Construction, Technical Drawing,and General Knowledge in Art.
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes inTHREE (3)subjects, two of which shall beEconomics and Geography, at a grade not below C. Preference will be given to a third
subject in Mathematics, Government or History. Candidates must also pass the General
Paper.
C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0), OR should hold a Diploma/HND in Estate Management.
•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
DIPLOMA HOLDERS
Candidates with the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND)in Estate Management or other relevant Diploma qualification from a recognized University or Polytechnic with Cumulative WeightedAverage (CWA) of 70% and above after a successful interview would be admitted into the second year of the Programme. Other Diploma holders with less than 70% as their CWA would be required to have three years’work experience in the real estate industry and in addition pass an interview to be admitted into first year of the Programme.
2.3.2Faculty of Art
BFA.PAINTING & SCULPTURE
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following groups:
VISUAL ART:General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2)Visual Arts Elective Subject.
ii.HOME ECONOMICS:General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2)Home Economics
Elective Subjects.
iii.TECHNICAL:General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2)Technical Elective Subjects. iv.SCIENCE:General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2)Science Elective Subjects.
GENERAL ARTS:General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2)General Arts Elective Subjects.
vi.BUSINESS: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2)Business Elective Subjects.
B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in General Knowledge in Art and any TWO subjects.
C.MATUREAPPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE(3)years working experience.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0),OR should hold a Diploma.
•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
HND APPLICANTS/DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION IN ART AND RELATED FIELDS
An applicant who possesses an HND in Creative Art or Equivalent Diploma will be admitted into the Second (2nd)Year of the Programme. Applicants must also pass an interview.
Applicants may be admitted into the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.
BA.COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art and any other Visual Arts Elective Subject excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Bead making.
B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in TWO (2)subjects including Art, preference would be given to applicants with THREE(3) passes at the A’ Level with grade A or B in
Art.
C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE(3)years working experience.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an
interview and a practical examination.
BA.INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntryRequirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes inEnglish Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Picture Making, Leatherwork,Graphic Design, Textiles, Jewellery, Basketry, Sculpture, Ceramics, General Knowledge in
Art, Management in Living, Clothing & Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Metalwork, Religious Studies, Construction, Economics, History, Akan, Geography, Literature in English, Business Management, Accounting, Costing, and ICT.
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in TWO (2)subjects including Art.
C.MATURE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE(3)years working experience.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination at which they must submit a portfolio of Artworks showing interest in Rural and Industrial Art.
•Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
•An applicant who possesses the Diploma in Rural Art and Industry High National Diploma (HND) in Education will be admitted into SECOND or THIRD YEAR of the
Programme.
•Applicants must also pass an interview or written examination or both.
BA.Publishing Studies
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groupings:
•VISUAL ARTS:General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making and/or Graphic Design plus Textiles or Sculpture or Leatherwork.
•GENERAL ARTS:Geography, Economics, Government, English Language, History, Religious Studies, French, Ghanaian Languages etc.
•BUSINESS:Economics, Accounting, Introduction to Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics.
•VOCATIONAL/HOME ECONOMICS:General knowledge in Art, Management in Living pluseitherFood and Nutrition or Clothing and Textiles
•SCIENCE:Biology, Chemistry plus Mathematics or Physics
B.‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes inFIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in at least TWO(2)passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
C.MATUREAPPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least FIVE(5) years working experience.
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
•Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
5.BA METAL PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
A.SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines:Visual Art, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts and Business.
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelorequivalent:Credit passes in at least TWO(2)passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
C.MATURE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Entry Requirements
Applicants may be admitted starting either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.
BSC. TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
BSC. FASHION DESIGN
WASSCE APPLICANTS
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines:Visual Arts, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts, and Business.
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in at least TWO(2)passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
C.MATURE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Applicants may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRDYEARbased on
performance at the interview.
BFA. CERAMICS
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from ANY of the following disciplines:Visual Art, Home Economics, and General Arts.
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English LanguageandMathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent:Credit passes in at least TWO(2)passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
C.MATURE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements
Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Entry Requirements
Applicants with a certificate in relevant areas may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.
BSC. CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects from any ONE of the following groupings:
•Visual Art: Ceramics, General Knowledge-in-Art, and Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics.
•Science: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology.
•Technical: Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Applied Electricity, Auto Mechanics, Electronics, Physics.
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS AND EQUIVALENT Entry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
•‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3)in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 25years at the time of the application.
Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination
D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Entry Requirements
Applicants with a certificate in the relevant area may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.
2.3.3Faculty of Educational Studies
B.Ed. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (With the following Options):
Mathematics
Science
I.C.T.
Agricultural Science
Visual Art
History and
Geography
A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects from the following programmes:
Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (fora-d) ii.Visual Art (fore)
iii.General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for fan dg)
B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
•‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE(3)subjects from the following programmes:
Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (fora-d) ii.Visual Art (fore)
iii.General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for f and g)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BSc. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
BSc. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. CIVIL ENGINEERING
BSc. MATERIALS ENGINEERING
BSc.MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
BSc. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
BSc. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. GEOMATIC (GEODETIC) ENGINEERING
BSc. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
BSc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING
BSc. TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BSc. METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.
•For ProgrammeJ, Basic/Applied Electricity or Basic Electronics, or Information Communication Technology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
•ForK, L,and M, Programmes, Electricity/Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
•In the case of programme (M), Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
•For Programme(I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
•For Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry: Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and
Engineering Science.
•For Programmes P,Q and R any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing, Building
Construction and Woodwork.
•For ProgrammeA,any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry; Technical Drawing or Engineering Science and General Agriculture, Biology,
Metalwork, AutoMechanics, Applied Electricity, and Building Construction.
applicants in this category who do not have Chemistry must obtain Grade B3 in Integrated Science.
•For Programme I, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry, Applied Electricity or Electronics.
II.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Entry Requirements
•‘O’Level:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent: Either credit passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied
Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O’ Level credit in Chemistry,OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
•For Programme(I), EITHER passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O ‘Level credit pass in Chemistry OR Geography OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Geography.
•For programme C, credit passes in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with credit in ‘Chemistry at O’ Level.
•For programme K, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Computer Engineering oriented programme such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
•In the case of programme M, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Biomedical Engineering oriented programme such as Biomedical
Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Medical Technology.
•Admission would be based on assessment of Academic Transcript.
•Applicants must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A’ Level as in (1.0)and (2.0) respectively.
BSc.AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
BSc.INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
BSc.MARINE ENGINEERING
1.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics, and any one of the following:
•Chemistry
•Metalwork
•Auto Mechanics
•Applied Electricity
•Technical Drawing
•Building Construction
•Woodwork
Applicants without Chemistry shall obtain at least B3 in Integrated Science.
2.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements
•‘O’Level:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent: At least credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
3.MATURE APPLICANTS
Entry Requirements
•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
•A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at the time of the application
•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND.
4.HND APPLICANTS
Entry Requirements
•Anapplicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering orientated programme, such as:
Mechanical Engineering with any option
Agricultural Mechanization
Automobile Engineering
•An Applicant must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level.
•Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.
5.INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER APPLICANTS
•International Baccalaureate applicants may apply with contents of programmes equivalent to the Ghanaian WASSCE/SSSCE or the Ghanaian‘A’ Level programmes.
•Credit passes of International Baccalaureate applicants shall meet requirements1.0and2.0with equivalent certificates.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
1.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
BSc.Human Biology (Medicine)(MBChB)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM.)
BSc.Medical Laboratory Sciences
BSc.General Nursing
BSc.Midwifery
BSc.Physiotherapy andSports Science
Doctor of Pharmacy(PharmD)
Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)
BSc.Medical Imaging
BSc.Physician Assistantship
Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
•For (A & B),programmes may be followed with a3-yearclinicalprogramme for the MB. ChB degree and BDS degree respectively.
•For Programme, (C), Animal Husbandry is acceptable in place of Biology.•
•For (A, B, &K),short-listed Applicants must pass an interview.
L.BSc. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION STUDIES Entry Requirements
Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.ElectiveSubjects: Credit passes from the following groups: General Science, General Art, Business, Visual Art or Vocational.
‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
BSc.Human Biology(Medicine)(MBChB)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
BSc.Medical Laboratory Sciences
BSc.General Nursing
BSc.Midwifery
BSc.Physiotherapy and Sports Science
Doctor of Pharmacy(PharmD)
Bachelor of Herbal Medicine(BHM)
BSc. Medical Imaging
K.BSc Physician Assistantship Entry Requirements
•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics, and
•‘A’Levelor equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
•Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.
3.MATURE APPLICANTS
BSc.Medical Laboratory Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy(PharmD)
Bachelor of Herbal Medicine(BHM)
BSc.Medical Imaging
E.BSc. Physician Assistantship Entry Requirements
•Applicants should beat least 25 years at the time of the application.
•Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.eWASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).
•For (A),Applicants with Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology withat least One (1)year post qualification experience shall be interviewed and successful
Applicants placed in the SECOND YEAR.
Mature Candidates with University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Top-Up) would be placed in the THIRD YEAR, whilst Candidates with Ministry of
Health Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or HND in Science Laboratory Technology will be placed in SECOND YEAR. All Candidates must have TWO (2)YEARS post-qualification experience and must have passed an interview.
•Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
BSc. GENERAL NURSING (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)Entry Requirements
•Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
•Applicants must be Registered General Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing
•Applicants must have a minimum of Two years working experience in a clinical area.
•Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
BSc. MIDWIFERY (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)
•Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into degree programmes.
•Applicants must be a registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
•Applicants must have a minimum of TWO (2) years’working experience in a clinical area.
•Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
BSc.PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE
•Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
•Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.eWASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level). OR
•Candidates who have relevant Diploma certificates in Sports and Exercise Science,Fitness Assessment, Physiotherapy and Orthotic Assistant, coaching etc. and who must have worked for at least three (3) years will be considered for admission into year two.
•Applicants must be declared medically fit by the University Hospital and must undergo a physical fitness assessment and must pass a written and/or oral interview conducted at the Department.
4.4.0OTHER APPLICANTS
A.DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE(DVM)–DIPLOMA HOLDERSEntry Requirements
•A Diploma from Pong-Tamale Veterinary School or any other recognized VeterinaryTraining Institutions,
•Three (3) years relevant Post qualification working experience.
•All diploma holding applicants must also satisfy the minimum University entry requirement for Admission.
•Applicants with BSc.Agriculture (Animal Science Option) or BSc. Biological Sciences not below 2ndClass lower division are eligible to apply for Admission. Such applicantswill be admitted directly into 2nd year of the Programme.
B.BSc. MIDWIFERY (Sandwich)Entry Requirements
•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
•Must be registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
•Be at least 25 years of age at the time of submitting the application
•Must have a minimum of TWO (2)years working experience in a clinical area
•Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
•This Programme is taken during the Holidays.
BSc. NURSING (Emergency Option)
Entry Requirements
•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for the Admission to Degree Programmes.
•Must be registered general Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing
•Must beat least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
•Must have a minimum of TWO (2)years working Experience in a clinical area.
•Applicants in this category must pass an interview.
D.DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM D) TOP-UP (Fee-Paying Only)Entry Requirements
•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
•Must have a Degree in Pharmacy with at least THREE (3)years post-registration experience.
•Must pass an interview.
E.Bachelor ofHerbal Medicine(BHM)Entry Requirements
•Applicants who are Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) certified or equivalent from a recognized institution.
•Must have a minimum of THREE (3)years working experience may apply.
•Mustpass an interview.