ADMISSION INTO FIRST DEGREE (REGULAR) PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into undergraduate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2024/2025 academic year. Persons who will be writing WASSCE this year (AWAITING 2024 WASSCE RESULTS) can also apply.
E-vouchers for online application are up for sale at the following Centres:
1. SALES CENTRES
(a) Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)
(b) University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)
(c) All Network Branches of Ghana Post Office Nationwide
(d) All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
(e) All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
(f) All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
(g) All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
(h) All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide
(i) All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide
(j) All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
(k) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
(l) All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide
(m) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide
(n) All Network Branches of OmniBsic Bank Nationwide
COST OF E-VOUCHERS
Ghanaian Applicants - GH¢220.00
International Applicants - (visit apply.ucc.edu.gh and click on ‘apply as international student’)
2. ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions.
Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the online admissions brochure (https: www.ucc.edu.gh/document/admission-brochure-regular programmes) very carefully before completing the online application form.
3. BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for admission into programmes of study for both local and international students include the following:
a) WASSCE/SSSCE: Applicants should have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively.
Three of the six subjects should be in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives.
For purposes of admission, a credit pass in:
i. WASSCE means A1 – C6
ii. SSSCE means A – D
b) General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level: Applicants should, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
c) General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE): Applicants should have credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
d) International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): Applicants should have credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics) and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
e) International Baccalaureate (IB): Applicants should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level in three (3) subjects relevant to the programme of choice (minimum of grade 5 for Health and Allied Sciences). Applicants should, in addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/Literature and Mathematics (SL).
f) American High School Grade 12 Examinations. Applicants should have a Final Grade point of 3.0.
4. PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR B. ED (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) CANDIDATES
SSSCE/WASSCE candidates applying for B.Ed. (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) should hold themselves in readiness for a practical examination. The date for this examination will be communicated in due course.
5. NO HARD COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS REQUIRED
(i) Applicants are required to keep printed copies of their application for their
own record and reference after submitting the completed online application form. No hard copy should be sent by POST or delivered by HAND to the University.
(ii) Persons awaiting 2024 WASSCE results MUST select the “Awaiting Results” option before providing their examination details. Those who already have results SHOULD NOT select the “Awaiting Results” option but rather go ahead to verify their results.
· Change of programme after submission of completed online application form is NOT allowed.
6. PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
The following programmes are available for the 2024/2025 academic year. Applicants should ensure that the programmes selected as their 1st and 2nd choice options are the same as those displayed on the website.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES |
FACULTY OF ARTS |
Programmes |
B. A. (African Studies) |
B. A. (Arts) |
B. A. (Chinese) |
B. A. (Communication Studies) |
B. A. (Dance) |
B. A. (Film Studies) |
B. A. (Information Science) |
B. A. (Music) |
B. A. (Theatre Studies) |
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Programme |
B. A. (Anthropology) |
B. A. (Population & Health) |
B. A. (Social Sciences) |
B. Sc. (Geography and Regional Planning) |
B. Sc. (Hospitality Management) |
B. Sc. (Tourism Management) |
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FACULTY OF LAW |
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) |
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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS |
Programme |
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) |
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) |
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) |
Bachelor of Commerce (Management) |
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) |
Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement & Supply Chain Management) |
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SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS |
Programme |
Bachelor of Science (Economics) |
Bachelor of Science (Economics with Finance) |
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES |
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION |
Programme |
B.Ed. (Accounting) |
B.Ed. (Arts) |
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION |
Programme |
B.Ed. (Communication Design) |
B.Ed. (Construction Technology) |
B.Ed. (Home Economics) |
B.Ed. (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) |
B.Ed. (Information Communication Technology) |
B.Ed. (Mathematics) |
B.Ed. (Fine Art (Painting and Sculpture) |
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FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Programme |
B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education) |
B.Ed. (Junior High School Education) |
B.Ed. (Primary Education) |
B.Sc. (Psychology) |
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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES |
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES |
Programme |
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) |
B.Sc. (Physician Assistant Studies) |
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
(Doctor of Pharmacy – Pharm D) |
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SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY |
B.Sc. (Community Mental Health Nursing) POST-DIPLOMA |
B.Sc. (Mental Health Nursing) POST-DIPLOMA |
B.Sc. (Midwifery) |
B.Sc. (Nursing) |
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SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES |
Programme |
B.Sc. (Biomedical Sciences) |
B.Sc. (Clinical Nutrition) |
B.Sc. (Clinical Dietetics) |
B.Sc. (Diagnostic Imaging Technology) |
B.Sc. (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) |
B.Sc. (Health Information Management) |
B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology) |
B.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Science) |
Doctor of Optometry (OD) |
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES |
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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE |
Programme |
B.Sc. (Agri-Business) |
B.Sc. (Agriculture) |
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension & Community Development) |
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension) Post-Diploma |
B.Sc. (Agro-Processing) |
B.Sc. (Horticulture) |
B.Sc. (Livestock Science and Meat Technology) |
B.Sc. (Animal Production) - POST-DIPLOMA |
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SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
Programme |
B.Sc. (Biochemistry) |
B.Sc. (Conservation Biology and Entomology) |
B.Sc. (Environmental Science) |
B.Sc. (Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences) |
B.Sc. (Forensic Science) |
B.Sc. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) |
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SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Programme |
B.Sc. (Actuarial Science) |
B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
B.Sc. (Computer Science) |
B.Sc. (Engineering Physics) |
B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry) |
B.Sc. (Information Technology) |
B.Sc. (Laboratory Technology) |
B.Sc. (Mathematics and Statistics) |
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Business) |
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Economics) |
B.Sc. (Mathematics) |
B.Sc. (Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics) |
B.Sc. (Physics) |
B.Sc. (Statistics) |
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SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING |
Programme |
B.Sc. (Water and Public Health Engineering) |
B.Sc. (Chemical Engineering) |
B.Sc. (Agricultural Engineering) |
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