APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION INTO SANDWICH UNDERGRADUATE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (2022 SANDWICH ADMISSIONS)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into SANDWICH undergraduate (Bachelors), Diploma and Certificate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2022 Sandwich Session.  E-Vouchers for online application are up for sale at the Centres listed below:

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)  I-J Consult, Millennium City, Kasoa (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road) (Mode of payment – CASH)

      (d) Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals) – (Mode of payment – CASH)

      (e)  All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide

      (f)  All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide

      (g) All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide

      (h)  All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide

      (i)  All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide

      (j)  All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide Bank

      (k) All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide   

      (l)  All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide

COST OF E-VOUCHER                 -        GH¢220.00

Deadlines for the sale of e-vouchers and submission of completed application forms are Friday, 8th April, 2022 and Friday, 15th April, 2022 respectively.

2.0 ONLINE APPLICATIONS 

Applicants should visit http://apply.ucc.edu.gh/ for further instructions. Applicants should select CLICK TO APPLY FOR PROGRAMME and select UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY under VERIFY VOUCHER to proceed.

Applicants are advised to select from the programmes listed below only.

3.0     COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES

3.1     FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

          DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

a.     DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.     Direct Entry

i.     Post-Senior High School candidates with passes in 5 subjects.  Three (3) of the (5) subjects must be in core subjects (including English language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and two elective subjects with a minimum aggregate of 24 for SSSCE and 36 for WASSCE or ‘O’ level

ii.    Applicants with Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ or Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA of 2.5 or better

2.     Entry through Examination and Interview

i.       Applicants must be 25 years and above and must have written SSSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ Level or an equivalent examination with at least three credit passes

ii.  Applicants with certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 22nd April, 2022 at the Department of Basic Education, UCC.

TARGET GROUP

i.       Untrained early childhood teachers

ii.   Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education

iii.  Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

v.   Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme will cover three (3) long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July)

FEES

Fresh students                         GH¢ 2,136.00

Diploma Year Two:                 GH¢2,008.00

Diploma Year Three:              GH¢2,055.00

b.      BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Direct Entry

Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

2.    Entry through Examination and Interview

Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 22nd April, 2022 at the Department of Basic Education, UCC.

TARGET GROUP

1.           Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education

2.           Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

3.           Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July) and a December to January session (within one academic year).

FEES

Fresh students                                  GH¢ 2, 124.00

Continuing students:                        GH¢ 2,166.00

For further information call 0332097559

c.       BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BASIC EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

       1. Direct Entry

Applicants with Diploma in Basic Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

     2.  Entry through Examination and Interview

     Applicants with Diploma in Basic Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note: Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and      interview scheduled for Friday, 22nd April, 2022.

TARGET GROUP

a.            Teachers in Basic Schools interested in basic education

b.           Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

c.            Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July) and a December to January session within one academic year.

FEES

Fresh students                                   GH¢3,050.00

Continuing students:Post-Diploma Year Two:                 GH¢3,300.00

For further information call 0332097559

3.2     DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

a.       BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION – POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

i.                   Diploma in Basic Education (Science and Mathematics Option) 

ii.                 Diploma in Basic Education (Technical Science Option)

iii.              Higher National Diploma (HND) in any science related area from any accredited institution with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5

DURATION

Three Sandwich Semesters – First Semester begins in May, 2022

FEES

Fresh students               GH¢ 3,019.00

3.3     DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.       BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HOME ECONOMICS)

1.     Food and Nutrition

2.     Clothing and Textiles

Note: Applicants must indicate which one of the two options they are applying for.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.     Holders of HND in Hotel, Catering and Hospitality/Institutional Management and related disciplines

2.     Holders of HND in Fashion Design and related disciplines

3.     Holders of Diploma in Home Economics and related disciplines from any accredited institution

4.     Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from Colleges of Education or Psychology with options in Vocational Studies

5.     Holders of advance certificates in relevant related fields with passes in Mathematics, Science and English

6.     SSCE/WASSCE with grades not less than C/C6 in three electives and three core subjects

DURATION

Five Sandwich Semesters – First Semester:  May – July, 2022

FEES

Fresh students                        GH¢ 2,600.00

Continuing students                GH¢ 2,560.00

3.4     DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATIONa.       BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (COMMUNICATION DESIGN) POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.     Holders of HND in Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Graphic Design/Communication Design option) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

2.     Holders of Diploma in Art (Graphic Design or Communication Design) from accredited local or international institutions

3.     Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background

4.     Holders of Diploma in Computer Graphics, Website Design, Photography, Animation, Multimedia, Advertising, Film Editing and Printing/Publishing from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions - First Semester: May - July, 2022

FEES

Fresh students                                  GH¢2,600.00

Continuing students                         GH¢2,560.00

Applicants are to note that this programme will be offered ONLY on UCC main campus.

3.5     DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.       BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EDUCATION (PAINTING OR SCULPTURE) POST-DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.     Holders of HND Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Painting, Illustration or Painting and Decorating options) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

2.     Holders of Diploma in Fine Art (Painting, Illustration or Painting and Decorating from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

3.     Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions – First Semester: May – July, 2022

FEES

Fresh students                                  GH¢ 2,600.00

Continuing students                         GH¢ 2,560.00

Applicants are to note that this programme will be offered ONLY on UCC main campus.

3.5     DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.       BACHELOR OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.        Holders of HND in Building Construction, Civil Engineering or Wood Technology from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

2.        Holders of Diploma in Architecture, Land Surveying or Quantity Surveying with at least Second Class Lower

3.        Holders of Diploma in Technical Education from Colleges of Education with at least Second Class Lower

DURATION

Four Sandwich Sessions – First Semester: May – July, 2022

FEES

Fresh students                        GH¢2,600.00

Applicants are to note that this programme will be offered ONLY on UCC main campus.

4.0     COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES

4.1     FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

a.       DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

1. DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.       Post SSCE/WASSCE: Candidates must obtain three (3) credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and or Social Studies. Additionally, candidates must have credit passes in Geography and one of the following subjects: Economics, Elective Mathematics/Statistics, Business Management, Government and History.

2.       Others: The programme is also available to candidates with certificates in basic road safety or fleet management or certificate in intermediate or advanced vocational/technical training

TARGET GROUPS 

The programme targets drivers in governmental and non-governmental institutions/organizations, transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Kingdom Transport, Metro Mass Transport Services (MMTS), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Car Rentals as well as educational institutions in the country.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The First Semester begins in May, 2022.

FEES

Fresh students                                   GH¢3,200.00

Continuing students                          GH¢2,800.00

2. BSc. TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT - POST- DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

1.       Diploma in Transport & Road Safety Management from a recognised institution.

2.       Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution and obtained a minimum of Second class (lower division)

In addition to any of the above, the applicant should have:

3.       Worked in an automobile or related industry for at least two (2) years.

4.       Passed a departmental interview selection process. 

DURATION 

The programme duration is two years (3 sandwich semesters) leading to the award of B.Sc. in Transport and Logistics Management. The first semester begins in May, 2022.

FEES

Fresh students                                    GH¢3,200.00

Continuing students                           GH¢2,800.00

b.      DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

i.     DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

1.   Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast

2.   SSCE or WASSCE Holders:  The candidate must have credit passes (A-D) or (A1 – C6) in six subjects with an overall aggregate of 24 / 36 or better.  Three of the six subjects must be core subjects including (English Language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three must be in electives relevant to the programme

3.   GCE ‘A’ level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics

4.   GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics

5.   Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ level credit passes English and Mathematics

6.   Stenographer Grade Two Certificate and any other related certificates.

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  We would however wish to encourage workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration and National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers and Country Development Officers to apply.

Note:  Candidates with good passes in the elective subjects but do not have credit in Core Mathematics or Core English would be required to pass a selection examination to be conducted by the Department at a later date.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each.  First Semester begins in May, 2022.

FEES:                  Fresh Students                         GH¢3,100.00

Continuing Students               GH¢2,800.00

ii.     BACHELOR OF ARTS (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

a.  Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management, University of Cape Coast (UCC).

b.   Related Diploma Certificates, such as:

·        Diploma in Labour Studies – UCC, CDS, GIMPA, UG - Legon.

·        Diploma in Social Work – University of Ghana, Legon

·        Diploma in Education - UCC, UG

·        Diploma in a related discipline 

         All candidates should have obtained at least a pass at the diploma level.

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers and Country Development Officers are encouraged to apply.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  First Semester begins in May, 2021.

FEES:                 

Fresh Students                         GH¢3,100.00

Continuing Students               GH¢2,900.00

For further information, contact – office line: 03321-36072

Mobile Numbers: 0244089124, 0249240186

c.       SCHOOL FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

1.DIPLOMA IN LABOUR STUDIES (DLS)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.     Certificate in Labour Studies from the University of Cape Coast

2.     Post SSCE/WASSCE: Candidates must obtain three (3) credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and or Social Studies.

3.     GCE ‘A’ Level passes in three subjects and ‘O’ Level credit passes in English and Mathematics

4.     GCE ‘O’ Level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics.  Such candidates will have to pass a special entrance examination.

TARGET GROUPS

The programme targets people involved with, and/or interested in the labour movement and employment issues.  Specifically, labour union functionaries, private and parastatal organizations including NGOs/CSOs, lower-level trade union cadres in strategic positions and private individuals who are interested in labour studies.

DURATION

Two (2) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The First Semester begins in May, 2022.

FEES

Fresh students                GH¢4,300.00

5.0     COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

5.1     SCHOOL OF NURSING

a.       B.Sc. NURSING

TARGET GROUPS

Professionals with Nursing Diploma who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

i.                   Be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a diploma from a recognized institution, and must have a minimum working experience of not less than three (3) years.

ii.                Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.              Pass a written test followed by a selection interview 

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

First Semester: May - July, 2022

FEES:

Fresh Students                                 GH¢3,700.00

Continuing Students                        GH¢3,500.00

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

b.  B.Sc. (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must: 

i.              Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.            Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.         Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation.  

First Semester: May - July, 2022

FEES:

Fresh Students              -        GH¢3,800.00

Continuing Students     -        GH¢3,600.00

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

c.  B.Sc. (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)  

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must: 

i.              Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized Nursing Training College (NTC) with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.            Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.         Pass a written test followed by a selection interview 

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

First Semester: May - July, 2022

FEES:

Fresh Students                        GH¢3,800.00

Continuing Students               GH¢3,600.00

For further enquiries please contact:  03320-91403

5.2     SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

a.                 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

i.                   BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Health Information Officers and Medical Records Staff 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.        A good HND or Diploma in either Statistics or Health Information, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

2.        Certificate in Health Information Management from UCC

ii.       CERTIFICATE COURSE IN HEALTH INFORMATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT

(a).     Applicants with six weeks and/or six months certificate from Kintampo or any recognized institution would be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course.

1.     Applicants for the Certificate (Access) course must have a minimum of D or C6 in English Language and Mathematics

2.     Applicants with six weeks and/or six months certificate in Health Records will have to pass an entrance examination and interview

3.     The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper.

4.     Candidates who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for an interview

(b).    MATURE CANDIDATES

1.        Mature candidates must be at least 25years at the time of applying (a certified birth certificate will be required)

2.        G.C.E. ‘O’ level or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics

3.        Mature candidates will be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course

4.        The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper.  Candidates who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for the interview

Note:  all candidates will be required to pass a selection interview

DURATION

i.                   Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for HND or Diploma holders

ii.                 Two (2) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for Certificate Course 

First Semester: May -July, 2022

FEES: 

Fresh Students              -        GH¢3,300.00

Continuing Students     -        GH¢2,950.00

b.      DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

1.     BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

i.              Possess a good HND / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

ii.            Applicants with BSc. in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technology or any other with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in the Clinical Laboratory are eligible to apply

2.       ACCESS PROGRAMME INTO BSC. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

i.                   Applicants should be 25 years and above and must have practiced medical laboratory science for a minimum of three years

ii.                 Applicants must have a minimum of credit passes in English and Mathematics and a certificate in medical laboratory from a recognized institution

iii.              Applicants with HND laboratory technology also qualify to enroll in the programme. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.

iv.               Graduates of the access program will be enrolled into the four (4) semester BSc. Medical Laboratory Science programme.

DURATION  

Two (2) years (4 Semesters) for the BSc. Medical Laboratory Science Programme

Two (2) Semester for the Access Programme

FEES:

Fresh Students     -        GH¢2,800.00

Continuing Students -   GH¢2,600.00

b.      DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

3.     BSc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics - POST DIPLOMA

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Nutrition Officers, Nutritionists, Community Health Nurses, Disease Control Officers, Diet Therapy Cooks and other Allied Health disciplines with Diplomas who may be practicing at a designated level within the scope of practice for Nutritionists and other Allied Health Professionals.

DURATION  

Two (2) years (4 Semesters) for the BSc. Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Programme

* First Semester begins in May, 2022

FEES: 

Fresh Students     -        GH¢3,100.00

7.0     DURATION

The First Semester of the 2022 Sandwich Session begins in May, 2022 and ends in June 2022. The exact re-opening day will be included in the admission letters of students.

8.0     ACCOMMODATION

The sandwich programmes are non-residential, and students outside Cape Coast will be responsible for securing their own accommodation on campus. There are accommodation options in the halls of residence to choose from.

9.0     COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Applicants are advised to read, very carefully, instructions on the admission forms before completing them. 

Fees for all programmes should be paid into UCC Sandwich Admissions Account (Account Number 3021130000995, University of Cape Coast Branch) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.

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