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Degree Type: 
Master of PhilosophyDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Career Opportunities: 

The overall goal of the programme is to produce post graduates with a good grounding in the theory and practice of Agricultural Economics and is able to contribute significantly to agricultural development.

Entry Requirements: 

Candidates seeking admission into M.Phil. in Agricultural Economics must have obtained a good baccalaureate degree at least Second Class Lower Division or better from a recognised institution or Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 1 - 4 scale or its equivalence in agriculture or related field. Considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture is desirable but not required. A considerable working experience will be an advantage but not a prerequisite. Candidates for M.Phil in Agricultural Economics must possess a good first degree in agriculture with a significant amount of economics to be admitted into the programme.

Degree Type: 
Master of PhilosophyDepartment of Population and Health
About Programme: 

Since the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) of Cairo, 1994, there has been a new orientation towards the interface of population and development, a perspective which has been reinforced in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The nature of other demographic variables namely fertility, migration (both internal and international), and urbanization have also undergone transformation with changes in national and global development. For instance, levels of fertility in some African countries have declined very fast, some have plateaued, while others have remained high within the last two decades. Mortality, especially among children has also declined. Among the population agenda are identifying strategies, processes and indicators in population which can be used to assess the achievement of the MDG which cover a wide range of demographic variables.

The spread of diseases in time and space, perception of aetiology of diseases, attitudes to and health seeking behaviours are functions of individual and collective attributes of a group of people. Changes in socio-economic conditions and demographic characteristics give rise to a number of health challenges such as obesity, sexually transmitted infections, emergence of new diseases (e.g. Ebola, avian flu and SARS) and those associated with ageing. The proportion of the population aged 65 years and above is rising due to increases in expectation of life as a result of improved health facilities, sanitation and changes in diets. One outcome of longevity is the emergence of degenerative diseases. Current thinking in population education is to train students who have analytical skills in both technical and substantive demography. The essential skills include analytical skills for data collection, management and analysis, problem-solving skills and decision-making skills which involve ability to weigh options and take decisions. There is also the need for a generation of students who can be critical in their analysis of population and health interface as well as interested in life-long learning as professionals in the field of population. Teaching and learning, will be geared towards the development of such skills which will enable them contribute to the search for strategies for the socio-economic development of the country.  

Objectives

The main objective of the programme is to undertake teaching and research in population science and social dimensions of health at the graduate level. The focus will be on aspects of technical and substantive demography and the socio-political and economic dimensions of population and health. The specific objectives are to: provide avenues for students to develop analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills in population and socio-cultural and economic aspects of health; promote research relating to the interface of population and socio-cultural dimensions of health; and produce the next generation of academics in population, development and social dimensions of health.

Career Opportunities: 

The goal of the programme is to contribute to the preparation of the next generation of graduates specializing in teaching and research in population and the social dimensions of health.

Entry Requirements: 

Candidates to this programme must have obtained at least Second Class in one of the following areas: Population, Health, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Development Studies, Government, Business Management, Biological, Physical or Agricultural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Target group

The target groups for the programme are graduates from any field who are interested in the interface of population and socio-economic aspects of health

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Degree Type: 
Bachelor of ScienceDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Extension
Career Opportunities: 

As part of the programme, students are also trained in agricultural processing, packaging, marketing, economics, accounting, among others. The expectation is that they would pass on such knowledge to the farmer as Extension Officers after graduation. This makes the Agricultural Extension Officer one of the most well rounded agricultural sector practitioners. As a result, they have become some of the most sought after professionals required to run rural based and agricultural focused NGOs, manage agricultural sector MDAs, as well as run private commercial farms. They are also seen as the best-equipped professionals in demand to teach at agricultural training institutions.

Entry Requirements: 

To qualify for admission, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements: • Be nominated by their employer organisation; • Possess a Diploma in Agriculture or a related field from a recognized institution; • Have a minimum of three years post-diploma field experience in extension services; • Either possesses five General Certificate of Examination (G.C.E) Ordinary level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects. OR Passes in Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Core Integrated Science at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In addition, candidates must have grades not lower than “D” in SSCE or C6 in WASSCE in any TWO of the following three (3) elective subjects: General Agriculture or Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

Career applicants with Diploma in Agriculture who do not have the requisite G.C.E. “O” Level, SSSCE or WASSCE passes in English, Mathematics, and Sciences will be required to go through a remedial programme offered by the School of Agriculture and pass before they are considered for admission.

Degree Type: 
Bachelor of ArtsDepartment of Population and Health
About Programme: 

This programme was started in the 2007/2008 academic year. It is a successor to the former Population and Family Life Education programme of the Department of Geography and Tourism,  started in 1996 with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Ghana Education Service (GES). It goal then and now is to train personnel in issues of population and development. A review of the programme (Population and Family Life Education) in 2006, as part of the restructuring of the Faculty of Social Sciences led to the emergence of a new academic programme, Population and Health deveoted to the study of population science and the social dimensions of health in the Faculty of Social Sciences. 

Objectives 

The specific objectives of the programme are to: Introduce students to issues which will enable them acquire both personal and professional skills in population and health issues; Promote an understanding of issues on population and health among students which will enable them contribute to national programmes on them; and assist to empower students to become agents of change on issues in population and health. 

Career Opportunities: 

The goal of the programme is to train graduates who will be able to understand and appreciate population and health issues as well as participate in policy formulation and implementation of programmes in population and social dimensions of health-related issues. 

Entry Requirements: 
  • Senior High School students

Candidates to this programme should have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies. In addition, candidates must have passes in any three of the following subjects: Geography, Economics, Elective Mathematics, History/Government and Introduction to Business Management.

  • Mature Candidates

Qualified mature students will be admitted as per the conditions set out by the University.

2017/2018 MED MATHEMATICS EDUCATION STUDENTS EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATIONS TO LECTURERS

03 Aug, 2018 By Akwesi Akuoko

The aforementioned students to the department have presented plaques to all lecturers in the department as a sign of their appreciation to the lecturers and the department for the wealth of knowledge that they have acquired throughout their course of study. The plaques with the inscription of lectures names and designations were to be place in their offices for easy identification for any visitor who will not be familiar with the names of the lecturers. According to the students though the course was packed and hectic, the lecturers made it very common for them to easily forget the difficult aspect. To them apart from studies or academic part, they have also learnt some important lessons of life. The lecturers taught them the importance of discipline and hard work which they should always exhibit where ever they find themselves. Prof. D.D. Agyei, the Vice Dean and senior member at the Faculty of Science and Technology Education, who received the items on behalf of the Head of Department, Dr Kofi Ayebi-Arthur advised the students to always apply the knowledge they have acquired during their stay on campus in their daily lives and respective places of work for the development of mother Ghana. Present at the short ceremony were Mr. Fred Peniana, Principal Admn. Assistant and Miss Ayesha Essoun the Administrative Assistant of the department.  

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Degree Type: 
Doctor of PhilosophyDepartment of Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
Programme Duration: 
3 years (Standard Entry)4 years (Standard Entry)
About Programme: 

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 from the first year and are expected to complete after 3 years before the award of a PhD Degree.

Rationale

The PhD in Oceanography and Limnology is geared towards training highly qualified professional limnologists and oceanographers who will are able to apply the 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 critical scientific knowledge necessary for understanding the risks and benefits of freshwater and marine ecosystems management decisions. 

 

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:

Degree

Total Period of Study

*Course work

Normative Duration of Research

3-year PhD

36 months

-

24 months

4-year PhD 

48 months

2 semesters

24 months

 

*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:

PhD Programme Structure

Credits

Year I

Semester I

Courses

15

Semester II

Courses

15

Sub-total

30

Years II 

Semester I

Thesis [preparation and defence of research proposal (6 credits); literature review and reconnaissance/pilot (6 credits)]

12

Seminar

3

Semester II

Thesis [data collection]

12

Seminar

3

Sub-total

30

Years III

Semester I

Thesis [data collection]

12

Seminar

3

Semester II

Thesis [data collection and analyses]

12

Seminar

3

Sub-total

30

Years IV

Semester I

Thesis [data analyses and thesis write-up]

12

Seminar

3

Semester II

Thesis [thesis write-up, submission and defence]

12

Seminar

3

        Sub-Total per Year

30

 

*Total (Minimum Credits)

120

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

Goal / Objectives: 

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

  1. apply acquired scientific knowledge and research methods to analyse and address socio-ecological problems, culminating in the creation of new knowledge and advancement in the fields of Oceanography and Limnology
  2. work independently to evaluate and analyse problems related to aquatic ecosystems.
Career Opportunities: 

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.
Entry Requirements: 

The minimum admission requirement for the PhD programmes is a research-based master’s degree in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent qualification 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

  • Trained high level manpower to carry out teaching, research and extension in tertiary and other research institutions.
  • High-level personnel with engineering capacities in the oceanographic and related fields produced.
  • Trained graduates capable of mentoring lower level personnel to model oceanographical and limnological processes

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.

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