Career opportunities abound (mostly in laboratory settings) in teaching and consulting in engineering physics or related technical and professional fields. The training giving to our students also prepares them for real world applicability of skills in a multitude of industrial, educational, and research disciplines.

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics teaches the science that underlies engineering and prepares students for engineering design and development 84 employment or further graduate studies. Engineering physics is a field that provides broad training in physics and mathematics and basic training in engineering and design.    The practitioner of engineering physics is involved in the development of new devices and products using sophisticated physical concepts in areas where technology is changing rapidly and where the boundaries of several traditional engineering disciplines overlap. 

Our programme will inspire you to push the existing barriers of technology and break new grounds in engineering physics and its related areas. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme provides students with a strong grounding in engineering design and the application of physics principles to practical engineering problems as well as routine problems in engineering, and the flexibility to exploit basic knowledge in any branch of science and technology using analytical and experimental skills. 

The Minimum Admission Requirement into the programme in the University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36. For SSSCE applicants, the minimum requirement is aggregate 24. i. Candidates must have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE / SSSCE level respectively. ii. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and the other three must be relevant electives which include Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. iii. For purposes of admission, a credit pass in: (a). WASSCE means A1 – C6 (b). SSSCE means A - D

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme involves a 3 –year thesis/ research work into a problem in the area of specialisation. There is no course work for PhD students but where necessary, a student may be required to take some prescribed courses at the masters’ level.  Students at this level start the thesis/research work from the first year and are expected to complete after 3 years before the award of a PhD Degree.

Rationale

It has been the desire of successive governments of Ghana to bridge the increasing fish demand gap in the country which has arisen a result of consistent dwindling in marine fish landings. Aquaculture has been identified as key in addressing this gap in preference to fish import as the later requires foreign exchange outlay. Considering the many demanding issues in aquaculture both globally and locally, there is the need to build human capacity at the highest level in the discipline to effectively confront the emerging challenges. The PhD. programme in Aquaculture is therefore designed to address this need as a follow of the M.Phil. programme.

PhD Programme Structure

Candidates admitted with Bachelor’s degree and/or a taught Master’s degree (e.g., MSc) will pursue a 4-year PhD programme; candidates admitted with research-based Master’s degree (e.g. MPhil) will pursue a 3-year PhD programme.

PhD programmes are offered only in full-time mode. The periods of study are as follows:

*This applies only to candidates admitted with Bachelor’s degree for 4-year PhD programme; they will be required to take courses on discipline-specific knowledge and research skills. Candidates admitted with a taught Master’s degree will undertake 4-year research.

Supervisors may recommend appropriate courses to equip students for their research work and thesis writing. Candidates for 3-year PhD programme may be recommended to audit requisite courses.

The total credit load for each PhD programme is as follows:

*Total credit for candidates admitted with MPhil (3-year PhD) will be 90.

The goal of the PhD. Aquaculture programme is to produce high level human resource for the aquaculture sector.

The specific objectives are to:

1. Train highly skilled personnel to address issues in aquaculture
2. Produce high level personal capable of creating and disseminating relevant knowledge to promote aquaculture
3. Train high level personnel capable of facilitating policy formulation to support the growth of aquaculture locally and regionally.

You can find jobs in the following areas:

1. Government agencies like Fisheries Ministry
2. NGOs engaged in aquatic environmental campaign
3. Industries in fish processing and canning
4. Firms engaged in commercial fishing.

Candidates applying for admission into the PhD Aquaculture programme must hold a good research-based Master’s degree in Aquaculture, Biology or any related field of study.

Target Group

1. Master’s degree holders in Aquaculture, Biology and related fields
2. Professionals  in the Aquaculture and the Fishing industry 

Expected Output

1. Highly skilled personnel to address issues in aquaculture produced
2. Trained high-level manpower for teaching, research and extension in tertiary and other research institutions.
3. High level personnel capable of facilitating policy formulation to support the growth of aquaculture locally and regionally produced.

Progression Requirements

• Students pursuing 4-year PhD must pass all required course work (grade C minimum)
• All students should present their research proposals successfully in a seminar  
• All students must make good progress on the research activities and submit biannual progress report to the Department and UCC School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
• All students must participate in at least 75% of the regular seminars organized by Department and SGS.

Graduation Requirements

A candidate will be considered successful if his/her PhD thesis:

• Passes both internal and external assessment (60% minimum score)
• Is successfully defended in a viva voce (60% minimum score).

In addition, candidates must satisfy all SGS and UCC requirements for graduation.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme is two years in duration, comprising coursework in the first year and thesis research in the second year.

Rationale

The MPhil in Oceanography and Limnology is geared towards training qualified limnologists and oceanographers who will be able to apply principles of limnology and oceanography to solving current socio-ecological problems for sustainable development. The programme is also expected to produce highly motivated aquatic resource managers and planners with a critical scientific knowledge necessary for understanding the risks and benefits of freshwater and marine ecosystems management decisions.

The main goal of the MPhil programme in Oceanography and Limnology is to produce a high level personnel for the sustainable management aquatic ecosystems.

At the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. apply the acquired knowledge and research methods to analyse and address socio-ecological problems associated with aquatic systems and contribute to sustainable development. 
2. pursue a higher degree in Oceanography and Limnology or related fields.

You can find jobs in the following areas:

1. Government agencies like Fisheries Ministry
2. NGOs engaged in aquatic environmental campaign
3. Industries in fish processing and canning
4. Firms engaged in commercial fishing.

Admission Requirements:

Prerequisites:

1. Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a Second Class Lower Division or higher
                                                 OR
2. Bachelor's degree in Aquatic Sciences and/or Fisheries Science related course with a Second Class Lower Division or higher
3. In addition, candidates must pass an oral interview

Specific requirements for graduation: 

The course work assessment during the first year is based on assignments, reports from practical work as well as quizzes. These form 40% of the total exam mark. The End of Semester examinations constitute 60% of the total mark. A thesis research in the second year will starts after successfully completing the course work. Departmental seminar presentations are held to ascertain students’ progress and to allow faculty and other students make relevant inputs. The thesis is subjected to both external and internal review after submission by the student. If successful, an oral examination (viva) is held for the student. Upon successful defence, the department then recommends to the School of Graduate Studies to consider awarding the candidate for an award of MPhil degree in Oceanography and Limnology.

The minimum admission requirement for the MPhil in Oceanography and Limnology is a first degree (Second Class Lower Division or equivalent) in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, from a recognised university. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate strong interest in research, development and innovation in science and technology.

Target Group

Candidates with background in oceanography and limnology related fields such as marine meteorology, coastal engineering and processes, geomorphology and aquatic ecology

Expected Output

1. Trained middle-level manpower to assist with teaching, research and extension in tertiary and other research institutions.
2. Personnel with engineering capacities in the oceanographic and related fields produced.
3. Trained graduates capable of using oceanographical and limnological modelling to address contemporary issues.

Progression Requirements 

For progression from Year 1 to Year 2, students should:

• Obtain a minimum grade of C in all first year courses 
• Present their research proposals successfully in a seminar  
• Must make good progress on the research activities and submit one progress report to the Department and UCC School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
• Must participate in at least 75% of the regular seminars organized by Department and SGS

Graduation Requirements 

Candidates will be considered successful if his/her MPhil thesis:

• Passes both internal and external assessment (60% minimum score)
• Is successfully defended in a viva voce (60% minimum score)

In addition, candidate must satisfy all SGS and UCC requirement.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme is a two year in duration, comprising coursework in the first year and thesis/research work in the second year.

Rational

Ghana is a protein-deficient country in which fish forms more than 60% of animal protein intake. There is however, a yawning fish demand gap that currently stands at about 450, 000 MT annually. Aquaculture had been recognised to have a great potential and offers the best long-term solution to the ever-increasing deficit in fish supply in Ghana. But lack of human capacity to support a thriving aquaculture development is one of the major limitations in the national effort to bridge the gap in fish demand and supply. The Department of Fisheries and aquatic Sciences therefore proposes to mount the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Aquaculture to address this problem. 

The main goal of the MPhil programme in Aquaculture is to produce a high level personnel to develop and sustain a vibrant aquaculture industry in Ghana. The specific objectives are to:

1. Equip the students with knowledge and hands-on skills in aquaculture 
2. Train the students in the relevant research and teaching skills 
3. develop in the students, competencies in problem solving and policy formulation in aquaculture 
4. Develop aquaculture entrepreneurial skills in the students.

You can find jobs in the following areas:

1. Government agencies like Fisheries Ministry
2. NGOs engaged in aquatic environmental campaign
3. Industries in fish processing and canning
4. Firms engaged in commercial fishing.

Prerequisites: 

1.  Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a Second Class Lower Division or higher
                                                                           OR
2. Bachelor's degree in Fisheries related course with a Second Class Lower Division or higher
3. In addition, candidates must pass an oral interview

 
Specific requirements for graduation: 
The course work assessment during the first year is based on assignments, reports from practical work as well as quizzes. These form 40% of the total exam mark. The End of Semester examinations constitute 60% of the total mark. A thesis research in the second year will starts after successfully completing the course work. Departmental seminar presentations are held to ascertain students’ progress and to allow faculty and other students make relevant inputs. The thesis is subjected to both external and internal review after submission by the student. If successful, an oral examination (viva) is held for the student. Upon successful defence, the department then recommends to the School of Graduate Studies to consider awarding the candidate for an award of MPhil degree in Aquaculture.

Target Group

1. First degree holders in Biological sciences and related fields. 
2. Workers in the aquaculture and fishing industry

Expected Output

1. Trained middle-level manpower to assist with teaching, research and extension in tertiary and other research institutions.
2. Personnel with managerial capacities in the aquaculture industry produced.
3. Graduates capable of training lower-level personnel in aquaculture institutions on aquaculture data collection produced.

 Progression Requirements 

For progression from Year 1 to Year 2, students should:

• Obtain a minimum grade of C in all first year courses 
• Present their research proposals successfully in a seminar  
• Must make good progress on the research activities and submit one progress report to the Department and UCC School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
• Must participate in at least 75% of the regular seminars organized by Department and SGS

Graduation Requirements 

Candidates will be considered successful if his/her MPhil thesis:

• Passes both internal and external assessment (60% minimum score)
• Is successfully defended in a viva voce (60% minimum score)

In addition, candidate must satisfy all SGS and UCC requirement.