University of Cape Coast Cape Coast, Ghana: For 2013/2014 Academic Year

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
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FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
POST-SSSCE/WASSCE CANDIDATES
Basic Entry Requirements
FACULTY OF ARTS
B.A. (Arts)
B.A. (African Studies)
B.A. (Theatre Studies)
B.Mus.
B.A. ( Communication Studies)
B.A. ( Film Studies)
B.A. ( Dance)
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
B.Ed. (Basic Education)
B.Ed. (Early Childhood Education)
B.Sc. (Psychology)
B.Ed. (Physical Education)
B.Ed. (Management)
B.Ed. (Social Sciences)
B.Ed. (Social Studies)
B.Ed. (Arts)
B.Ed (Accounting)
B.Ed. (Mathematics)
B.Ed. (Computer Science)
B.Ed. (Science)
B.Ed. (Home Economics)
B.Ed. (Health Sciences)
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
B.A. (Social Sciences)
B.Sc. (Hospitality Management)
B.Sc. (Tourism Management)
B.A. (Population & Health)
B.A. (Anthropology)
B.Sc. (Geography & Regional Planning)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Management Studies

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
B.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)
B.Sc. (Molecular Biology & Biotechnology)
B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences)
B.Sc. (Entomology & Wildlife)
B.Sc. (Human Biology)
B.Sc. (Biochemistry)
B.Sc. (Nursing)
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
B.Sc. (Chemistry)
B.Sc. (Water & Sanitation)
B.Sc. (Industrial Chemistry)
B.Sc. (Mathematics)
B.Sc. (Statistics)
B.Sc. (Mathematics and Statistics)
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Economics)
B.Sc. (Mathematics with Business)
B.Sc. (Actuarial Science)
B.Sc. (Physics)
B.Sc. (Engineering Physics)
B.Sc. (Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics)

B.Sc. (Computer Science)
B.Sc. (Information Technology)
B.Sc. (Laboratory Technology)
B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Technology)
Doctor of Optometry
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
B.Sc. (Agriculture)
B.Sc.
(Agricultural
Development)
Extension
&
Community
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
(MB, Ch B)
POST-DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
Basic Entry Requirements
FACULTY OF ARTS
Bachelor of Arts
B.Ed. (Mathematics)
B.Ed. (Science)
B.Ed. (Basic Education) Evening Classes
B.Sc. (Statistics)
B.Sc (Water & Sanitation)
B.Sc. (Nursing)
B.Sc. (Tourism Management)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Bachelor of Management Studies
B.Sc. (Agriculture)
B.Sc. (Animal Health)
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)
B.Sc.
(Agricultural
Development)
Extension
&
Community
GENERAL INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS

Grading System for SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants
Information for Fee-Paying Applicants
Instructions on Completion & Submission of Application
Forms
Programmes Available for 2013/2014 Academic
Year and their Code Numbers
THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

Location: The UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, GHANA, is
one of the rare sea-front Universities in the World. Its
main entrance is only about 50 meters from the Atlantic
Ocean. It is strategically located along the shores of the
Gulf of Guinea, midway between the famous Cape Coast
Castle, the first seat of the British Government until
1879 and the Elmina Castle, the first point of call of the
first European merchants to the Gold Coast in 1847.
Mission: The University was established in 1962
originally to train graduate professional teachers for
Ghana's second cycle institutions as well as the Ministry
of Education. Today, in addition to the above, the
University offers a wide range of academic programmes
in the Arts, Education, Social Sciences, Sciences,
Business, Agriculture and Medicine.
Vision: The vision of the University is to become a
Centre of Excellence in Africa and the world for human
resource and entrepreneurship development in
education and related sectors.
Academic Programmes: The academic programmes of
the University are vested in its eight Faculties/Schools.
The Faculties of Arts, Education, Social Sciences and the
Schools of Agriculture, Business, Physical, Biological and
Medical Sciences. The Faculties/Schools are each
headed by a Dean and are sub-divided into Academic
Departments, Institutes and Centres. There are also an
Academic Quality Assurance Unit (AQAU) and a
Professional Counselling Centre. The Departments also

offer academic counselling to students. All together,
over 50 academic programmes are mounted each year
at the Diploma, Bachelor, Master's and Doctorate levels.
Library Facilities:
The University has an ultramodern library complex. It has capacity for stocking
about 750,000 volumes as well as a seating capacity for
2000 readers. In addition to the E-mail and Internet, the
Library also has an Inter-Library Loan and Document
Delivery facility (ILL/DD).
Student Enrolment: Student enrolment
17,000 and includes foreign students.
is
about
Halls of Residence: Currently, the University has limited

accommodation in six halls of residence namely, Adehye
(Females only), Casely-Hayford (Males only), Oguaa,
Atlantic, Valco and the Kwame Nkrumah Hall (Mixed).
Medical Services:
There is a University Health
Services which is headed by a Director of Health
Services. Currently, the hospital has a 33-bed capacity
with an Out-Patient Department (OPD) capable of
attending to over 300 patients daily. There is also an
Environmental Health Services Unit which deals with
general sanitation on the campus.
Places of Interest:
In addition to a lovely beach along
the Atlantic ocean, there are also the following places of
interest.
UCC
UCC
UCC
THE
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THE
THE
BOTANICAL GARDENS
FOREST RESERVE
TECHNOLOGY VILLAGE
KAKUM CANOPY WALKWAY
KAKUM NATIONAL PARK
CAPE COAST CASTLE
ELMINA CASTLE
The Brochure: The information in this brochure is to

help applicants understand how the Faculties are
structured and the programmes they offer. The
brochure provides the detailed break-down of subject
requirements, subject combinations and, most
importantly, the basic entry grades required at the
Faculty/School as well as the minimum requirements
for programmes at the departmental level. The booklet,
therefore, is to help applicants in the selection of
programmes in the University.
Enquires: For all enquires about the University and its
programmes of study, please contact the REGISTRAR,
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Tel.
03321-32480/3
Ext. 247/8
0289102661
Fax
e-mail :
233-42-32484
admissions@ucc.edu.gh

POST-SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CANDIDATES
BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The Minimum Admission Requirement into the
University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is
aggregate 36. For SSSCE applicants, the minimun
requirement is aggregate 24.
Candidates must have passes in six (6) subjects with
overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE level
respectively
Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English
Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or
Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives.
For purposes of admission, a pass in
(i)
WASSCE means Grade: A1 C6.
(ii)
SSSCE means Grade:
A D.
In addition to the above, candidates must satisfy

requirements as indicated below:
FACULTY OF ARTS
(A)
B.A. (ARTS)
i.
Candidates must have passes in at least two
(2) elective Arts subjects: French, Literature in English,
Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Music,

Religious Studies, Government/History.
ii.
Applicants to be admitted to read French as part
of their degree programme must have a pass in French
not below grade C6.
(B)
B.A. (AFRICAN STUDIES)
i. Applicants to be admitted to B.A. (African

Studies) programme must have passes in at least two
(2) of the following elective subjects with grades not
lower than C6: French, History, Literature in English,
Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Religious
Studies, Government, Economics, Geography.
ii
Applicants who intend to read B.A.
(African Studies) and major in African Music
(Ethnomusicology) must have in addition to B (i).
iii
Associated Board of the ROYAL SCHOOL
OF MUSIC (ABRSM) grade 1-4 OR
iv
A flair for Music and the ability to read
and notate simple melodies and rhythmic patterns to be
assessed by pre-admission test.
(C)
B.A. (THEATRE STUDIES)
i.
Candidates must have passes in at least two
Elective Arts subjects: Literature in English, Ghanaian
Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Music, Religious
Studies, History/Government.
ii.
Applicants who intend to read B.A. (Theatre
Studies) as their major subject must have a good pass
(not below C6) in Literature in English at the WASSCE.
(D)
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
i.
Candidates must have good passes in three (3)
elective subjects in any of the following elective areas:
General Arts and Visual Arts.
ii.
Prospective candidates will be interviewed.
During the interview, candidates will have to provide
evidence of their involvement/interest in music and
dance-e.g. through membership in choirs, bands,
cultural/dance troupes, etc. and generally convince
panelists of their creative/artistic capabilities.
Applicants who wish to study Music but have not passed
music at WASSCE Level will write an Entrance
Examination provided they satisfy the basic University
Entry Requirements. The Entrance Examination date will
be the same for the Mature Students Examination.
(E)
B.A. ( COMMUNICATION STUDIES)
i
Candidates must have passes in at least two (2)
elective Arts subjects;
French,
Ghanaian
Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga),
Literature
in English, Religious Studies, Government/History.
ii
Applicants to be admitted to read B.A.
(Communication Studies)
must have a pass in
Literature in English not below grade C5.
(F)
B.A. ( FILM STUDIES)
Candidates must have passes in any of the

following elective
subjects;
Visual
Arts,
Literature in English, History,French,
Government, Religious Studies, Ghanaian
Language
(Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga),
Economics, Geography, Physics and Chemistry
(G)
B.A. ( DANCE)
Candidates must have passes in three elective

subjects in either General Arts or Visual Arts at grade
not lower than C6
B.Ed. (BASIC EDUCATION)
Candidates must have passes in Core Mathematics, Core
English and Integrated Science or Social Studies
In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3)
elective subjects selected from category a, b, or c.
(a)
Literature in English, Ghanaian Language (Akan/

Ewe/ Dagare/Ga), Religious Studies, History,
French
(b)
Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics
(c)
Elective
Biology
Mathematics,
Physics,
Chemistry,
B.Ed. (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

Candidates must have passes in the following core
subjects: Core Mathematics, Core English and
Integrated Science or Social Studies
In addition, candidates must have passes in any three
(3) elective subjects.
B.Sc. (PSYCHOLOGY)
Candidates must have good passes in the following Core
Subjects: English, Mathematics and Integrated Science
or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have good passes in three
(3) elective subjects with an aggregate of 36 or better in
any of the following elective areas: Science, Business
or General Arts.
B.Ed. (PHYSICAL EDUCATION)
Candidates must possess six (6) subjects including Core
English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or
Social Studies with overall aggregate of 36.
Candidates would be subjected to the following
practical examinations and assessments.
i.
Motor Educability Test
ii.
Cardiovascular Endurance Test
iii.
A Selected game
N.B.: Selection of candidates for admission will

depend largely
on a candidate's performance in
the practical examinations.
The date for the practical examinations for B.Ed.

(PHYSICAL EDUCATION) candidates would be
announced later.
B.Ed. (MANAGEMENT)
Candidates must have good passes in Core English, Core
Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
In addition, candidates must have good passes in three
(3) elective subjects under Accounting/Secretarial
options namely; Accounting, Business Management,
Economics, Clerical Office Duties, Typing and Principles
of Costing.
A good pass in Literature in English will be an
advantage.
B.Ed. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social
Studies. The elective passes should include any three (3)
of the following subjects: Economics, Geography,
History, Accounting, Business Management, Elective
Mathematics, Principles of Costing.
The following are the various combinations:

Accounting/Management
Accounting/Economics
Economics/Management
Economics/Geography
B.Ed. (SOCIAL STUDIES)
Candidates must have passes in Geography and any two
(2) of the following elective subjects: Economics,
History/Government.
B.Ed. (ARTS)
Mathematics and Integrated Science or
Social
Studies.
The elective passes should include any three (3) of the
following subjects: Literature in English, French,
Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/ Ga), History,
Religious Studies and Music.
The following are the various combinations
English/French
English/Ghanaian Language
English/Religious Studies
English/Music
English/History
French/Ghanaian Language
French/Religious Studies
French/Music
French/History
Ghanaian Language/Religious Studies
Ghanaian Language/Music
Ghanaian Language/History
History/Religious Studies
History/Music
Music/Religious Studies
B.Ed. (ACCOUNTING)
i. Candidates must have passes in Core English, Core
Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies
ii. In addition, candidates must have passes in Financial
Accounting and any two (2) of the following subjects:
Business Management, Economics, Principles of Costing
and Elective Mathematics.
B.Ed. (MATHEMATICS)
Candidates must have passes (grade C6 or better) in
Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science
or Social Studies. Candidates must pass Elective
Mathematics plus any two (2) of the following elective
subjects: Economics, Geography, Physics and Chemistry.
B.Ed (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
or Social Studies plus any three (3) of the following
elective subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
B.Ed. (SCIENCE)
or Social Studies plus any three (3) of the following
elective subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Biology.
B.Ed. (HOME ECONOMICS)
Candidates must have the following:
a)
Passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and

b)
Passes in Management in Living and any two (2)

other elective subjects relevant to the preferred
option.
For Clothing and Textiles Option, the appropriate

electives are: Clothing and Textiles (compulsory), Art,
Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Economics.
For Foods and Nutrition Option, the appropriate
electives are: Foods and Nutrition (compulsory),
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Economics, French and Art.
B.Ed. (HEALTH SCIENCES)
i. Candidates must possess GCE 'O' Level credit passes
(grade 6 or better) in five (5) subjects including English
Language, Mathematics and General Science. Passes at
the GCE 'A'
Level will be an advantage.
Or
ii. SSSCE/WASSCE candidates with good passes in Core
English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science.
In addition to (i) or (ii) above, candidates must possess
a THREE (3) YEAR DIPLOMA awarded by an accredited
Health Training Institution with at least THREE (3) YEARS
working experience (excluding rotation for nurses) in
relevant areas such as General Nursing, Environmental
Health, Disease Control, Community Health, Midwifery
Nutrition or Psychiatry.
Applicants should include certified copies of their
academic transcript showing semester-by-semester GPA
and FCGPA.

(i) B.A. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core
Mathematics and
Integrated Science or Social
Studies.
In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3)
elective subjects including two (2) of the following:
Economics, Government/History, Geography,
and
Elective Mathematics.
(ii) B.Sc. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)
(3) of the following elective subjects: Geography,
Economics, Government/ History, Biology, Chemistry,
Introduction to Business Management, Elective
Mathematics, Management in Living and Food and
Nutrition.
(iii) B.Sc. (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)
Economics, Government/ History, Introduction to
Business Management and Elective Mathematics.
(iv) B.A. (POPULATION AND HEALTH)

Economics, Government/History, Introduction to
Business Management and Elective Mathematics.
(v)
B.A. (ANTHROPOLOGY)

In addition, candidates must have passes in two (2) of
the following elective subjects: Economics, Geography,
Elective Mathematics, Government/History.
(vi)
B.Sc. (GEOGRAPHY
PLANNING)
AND
REGIONAL
Candidates must obtain passes in Core English,

In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3) of
the following elective subjects: Geography, Economics,
Elective Mathematics, Business Management and
Government/History.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
Mathematics and Integrated Science or
Social
Studies.
Candidates must also have passes in three (3) elective
subjects under Accounting option subjects: Financial
Accounting plus any two (2) of the following subjects:
Business Management, Principles of Costing, Economics
and Elective Mathematics.
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Mathematics and
Integrated Science or Social
Studies.
Candidates must also have passes in three (3) elective
subjects under Accounting/Secretarial option subjects.
i.e. Financial Accounting, Business Management,
Principles of Costing, Economics, Elective Mathematics
and Clerical Office Duties.
Entry Requirements leading to Bachelor of Science
degrees in:
1.
2.
B.Sc. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
3.
B.Sc. (Fisheries and Aquatic Science)
4.
B.Sc. (Entomology and Wildlife)
5.
6.
B.Sc. (Biochemistry)*
7.
B.Sc. (Nursing)*
Candidates must obtain

a)
passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and

Integrated Science or Social Studies.
b)
passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with

grades NOT lower than C6.
c)
an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core

and three elective subjects..
NOTE: Students will be selected into these programmes

at the beginning of level 300 except Biochemistry and
Nursing Students.
B.Sc. (NURSING)
i.
Candidates must have passes in all core subjects

including English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies
ii.
In addition, candidates must have obtained good

grades in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and

B.Sc. (CHEMISTRY)
B.Sc. (WATER & SANITATION)
B.Sc. (INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY)
(a) passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and
(b) passes in Chemistry and any two of the following
elective subjects: Physics, Elective Mathematics
and Biology, and
(c) an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core
and three elective subjects.
B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS)
B.Sc. (STATISTICS)
B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS)
(a)

(b)
passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of

the following elective subjects: Physics,
Chemistry, Economics and Biology/Technical
Drawing.
(c )

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS)

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS WITH BUSINESS)
(a)

(b) passes in Elective Mathematics, Economics and any

one of the following elective subjects: Physics,
Chemistry, Business Management, Principles of Costing
and Accounting; and
(c)

B. Sc. (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE)

(a)

Integrated Science or Social Studies;
(b)
passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of

the following elective
subjects:
Physics,
Chemistry, Economics, Business Management,
Principles of Costing and Accounting; and
(c)

B. Sc. (PHYSICS)
B. Sc. (ENGINEERING PHYSICS)
(a)

(b)
passes in Physics, Chemistry and Elective

Mathematics; and
(c)

B. Sc. (METEOROLOGY AND ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS)

(a)

(b)
passes in
Physics,
Mathematics and
(c)

Chemistry,
Elective
B. Sc. (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

(a)

(b)
passes in Elective Mathematics, Physics and any

one Elective subject; and
(c)

B.Sc. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

(a)

(b)
passes in Elective Mathematics and any other

two elective subjects; and
(c)
an overall aggregate of 36 or better in core and

elective subjects.
B.Sc. (LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)

B.Sc. (MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)
(a)

(b)
passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one of the

following elective subjects: Biology or Elective
Mathematics and
(c)
an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three

core and three elective subjects.
DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY*
(a)

(b)
passes in Chemistry, Physics and either Biology

or Elective Mathematics; and
(c)

* This is a six-year programme.

B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE)
i. Candidates must have passes in the following core
subjects:
English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
ii. In addition, candidates must have passes in three (3)
elective subjects under any of the options below:
OPTION 1:
General Agriculture, Chemistry, and any
one other Science/Agriculture subject
OPTION 2:
Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective
Mathematics.
OPTION 3: Any three subjects from the following

Agricultural Science electives - General Agriculture,
Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry,
Fisheries and Forestry.
B.Sc. (AGRICULTURAL EXTENTION & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT)
i.
Candidates must have passes in the following
Core subjects: English, Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.
ii. In addition, candidates must have passes in
three (3) elective subjects under any of the options
below:
OPTION 1:
General Agriculture, Chemistry, and ANY
one other Agricultural Science subject
OPTION 2:
Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective
Mathematics.
OPTION 3: Any three subjects from the following
Agricultural Science electives - General Agriculture,
Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry,
Fisheries and Forestry.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB, ChB)
i.
Candidates must have passes in Core English,

Core Mathematics and Integrated Science
ii.
In addition to the above, candidates must have

obtained good passes in three of the following
elective subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
iii.
Applicants who satisfy the above requirements

must have a total aggregate of 08 or better in six
subjects (3 Core and 3 Electives) to qualify for
short listing.
iv.
Applicants will be required to attend an

interview.
v.
Applicants who are applying into the School of

Medical Sciences should note that the
programme is strictly FEE-PAYING.
GCE A LEVEL APPLICANTS

i.
Credit passes at GCE O Level in 6 subjects

including English Language, Mathematics,
Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
ii.
GCE A Level passes in three (3) of the

following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and
Mathematics, with aggregate 07 or better.
None of the grades should be lower than C.
iii.
Selection will be subject to performance at

interview.
A level holders who obtained their result before 1997

will not be considered for admission.
POST-DIPLOMA CANDIDATES
The University of Cape Coast runs a full-time PostDiploma Degree Programme as follows:
Applicants in this category should fill the Post-Diploma
Application for Admission Forms.
BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
A good Diploma (a minimum of Second Class Lower
Division or better) obtained from the University of Cape
Coast or equivalent institutions with at least two (2)
years post qualification teaching/working experience.
All candidates must pass an interview.
FACULTY OF ARTS
B.A. ( ARTS)
i.
ENGLISH
ii.
FRENCH
iii.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
iv.
GHANAIAN LANGUAGE
v.
MUSIC
Candidates to be admitted to the Bachelor of Arts

Programme will have a two (2) hour examination in two
(2) subject areas, one of the subject area being the one
the candidate obtained his/her Diploma.
B. MUSIC
Applicants seeking admission to B. Music must posses
Diploma in Music or Diploma in Dance with a Second
Class Lower or better from any recognised institution.
Candidates will be admitted into Level 300
Candidates should ensure that the following documents
are submitted together with their application forms.
1. A certified academic transcript
2. A certified copy of Certificate
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
i.
MATHEMATICS
ii.
SCIENCE
iii.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
iv.
BASIC EDUCATION
v.
HOME ECONOMICS
vi.
BASIC EDUCATION (Evening Classes)
B.Ed. (SCIENCE)
i
Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) GCE
credit passes including English Language, Mathematics
and at least two
(2) Science subjects. GCE A level passes will be an
advantage.
ii
Candidates must also show proof that they have
done courses in any two (2) subjects from the following:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at the
Diploma level.
B.Ed. (MATHEMATICS)
i
Candidates must have a minimum of five (5) GCE
Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics,
and at least two (2) of the following subjects Additional
Mathematics or Elective Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry, Economics, Geography.
ii
Candidates must also show proof that they have
done some courses in any two (2) subject from the
following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Economics
and Geography at the Diploma level.
Candidates with Teachers Diploma from a recognized
institution in Basic Education.
Diploma in Basic Education applicants with a minimun

of 2nd Class Lower Division will be admitted into B.Ed
(Basic Education) at Level 200.
Applicants should ensure that the following documents
are submitted together with their Application Form.
A certified academic transcript and Certificates
B.Ed. (HOME ECONOMICS)
Candidates must posses:
i.
HND (Hotel, Catering and Institutional

Management/Hospitality Management) or HND
(Fashion Design)
ii.
Candidates must attain a minimum of 2nd Class

Upper Division
iii.
Pass a selection test and interview conducted by

the department
The duration of the programme is three years as

students have to take professional education courses in
addition to content courses that include a second
teaching subject Management in Living
1.
A certified academic transcript
2.
A certified copy each of NABPTEX Certificate and

Result Slip

(Evening Classes Programme)
Candidates for entry to the programme must possess
Diploma (Basic Education) Certificate from the Institute
of Education, University of Cape Coast or its equivalent
from a recognized University or Institution.
B.Sc. (STATISTICS)
Candidates with a minimum of Second Class Lower or
better in HND Statistics will be admitted into level 300
after passing an entrance examination and interview.
are submitted together with their Application Forms.
1. A certified academic transcript
2. A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate
B.Sc (WATER & SANITATION)
Applicants seeking admission to Level 300 shall possess
ANY of the following qualifications:
(a)
Diploma in Water and Sanitation from the

University of Cape
Coast with Second Class
(Lower Division) or better;
(b)
HND in Civil/Chemical, Agricultural or

Mechanical Engineering from a recognized
Polytechnic or equivalent institution with Second
Class (Upper Division) or better.
(c)
Diploma
in
Environmental
Health
or
Environmental Health Technology from a
recognized institution with Second Class (Lower
Division) or better.

are submitted together' with their Application Form;
1.
2.
A certified copy of NABPTEX Certificate

B.Sc. (NURSING)
1.
Professionals with Registered General Nursing

Certificate with the basic University entry
requirement must have at least Second Class
(Lower Division) or better. Such candidates may
be admitted into level 300 after passing an
interview.
2.
Professionals with State Registered Nursing

Certificate may be
admitted into level 200
after passing an interview.
Applicants should ensure that a certified academic

transcript is submitted together with their application
forms.
B.Sc. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)
i.
HND (Hotel, Catering and Institutional

Management/Hospitality Management).
ii.

Upper Division.
iii.

the Department.

1.
2.
B.Sc. (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)

i.
HND (Tourism).
ii.

Upper Division.
iii.

the Department.

are submitted together with their application Forms.
1.
2.
B.A. (SOCIAL SCIENCES)

HND (Mechanical Engineering) with specialization in
Transport Fleet Management and a minimum of Second
Class Upper Division.
are submitted together with their Application Form;
1.
2.
Applicants will be admitted to level 300

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
HND (Accountancy) with a minimum of Second Class
Upper or better.
Applicants must pass a selection test and interview
conducted by the School.
HND Purchasing and Supply applicants with minimum of
Second Class Upper with FCGPA of 3.5 and above will be
admitted into B.COM at level 200.

1.
2.
OTHER BACHELOR OF COMMERCE CANDIDATES

i.
Candidates
with
part
of
Professional
Accountancy Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 or
Foundation Stage of the Institute of Chartered
countants (Ghana), Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered
Accountants may be considered for admission. The
SSSCE aggregate for such applicants should not exceed
18 for six subjects (i.e. three core and three electives).
ii.
Candidates with four (4) passes at Advanced
Business Certificate Examination of at least Grade C
in Financial Accounting and Economics plus any other
two subjects.
In addition, candidates should have at least 5 credit
passes including English Language and Mathematics at
GBCB/SSSCE/WASSCE/ GCE 'O' Level.
BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

HND (Secretaryship and Management Studies) with a
minimum of Second Class Upper or better.
Applicants must pass a selection test and interview
conducted by the School.
HND Purchasing and Supply applicants with minimum of
Second Class Upper with FCGPA of 3.5 and above will be
admitted into BMS at Level 200.
1.
2.
OTHER BACHELOR
CANDIDATES
OF
MANAGEMENT
STUDIES
a.
Candidates
with
part
of
Professional
Accountancy Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 or
Foundation Stage of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants
(Ghana),
Chartered
Institute
of
Management Accountants, Association of Certified
Chartered Accountants may be considered for
admission. The SSSCE aggregate for such applicants
should not exceed 18 for six subjects (i.e. three core and
three electives).
b.
Candidates with four (4) passes at Advanced
Business Certificate Examination of at least Grade 'C' in
Financial Accounting and Economics plus any other two
subjects.
In addition, candidates should have at least 5 credit
passes including English Language and Mathematics at
GBCE/SSSCE/WASSCE/ GCE 'O' Level.
B.Sc. (AGRICULTURE)
The School of Agriculture offers a 3-year Post-Diploma
B.Sc. (Agriculture) programme. To qualify for admission
into the programme:
1.
Candidates must possess a Diploma in
Agriculture or a related field from a recognized
University or Polytechnic
2.
In addition, candidates must pass a selection
interview.
3.
Candidates should include with their completed
Application Forms, certified copies of all certificates and
academic transcripts relevant to the application.
Transcripts must show a semester-by-semester GPA and
FCGPA and proof that candidates have passed courses
in English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences
(Chemistry, Physics and Biology).
B.Sc. (ANIMAL HEALTH)

B.Sc. (Animal Health) programme mounted primarily for
staff of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA);
candidates from other organizations (private farms and
NGOs etc) may be considered for a place on the
programme as fee-paying students.
To qualify for admission into the programme,
candidates must:
1.
Possess a Veterinary Assistant (Technical Officer)

Certificate from the Animal Production and
Health College (Pong-Tamale) or allied
institutions offering Certificate progammes with
strong animal health content.
2.
In addition, have a Diploma in Animal Health

from the University of Ghana or any other
recognized tertiary institution
with strong
animal health content.
3.
Have a minimum of three (3) years post-diploma

field or working experience.
4.
Pass a selection interview
5.
Candidates must include with their completed

Application Forms certified copies of all
certificates and academic transcripts relevant to
the application.
Transcripts must show a semester-by-semester GPA

and FCGPA and proof that candidates have passed
courses in English Language, Mathematics and the
Sciences (Chemistry, Physics and Biology).
B.Sc. (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION)
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension) programme mounted
primarily for staff of the Ministry of Food and
Agriculture
(MoFA);
candidates
from
other
organizations (private farms and NGOs) may be
considered for a place on the programme as fee-paying
students, whenever possible.
To qualify for admission into the programme,
candidates must:
1. Possess a Diploma in Agriculture or a related field
from a recognized tertiary institution.
2. Have a minimum of three (3) years post-diploma field
or working experience.
3. Have 'passes in English Language, Mathematics and
any two of the following subjects:
GCE Ordinary Level:Chemistry; Physics/Mathematics;
Biology/Agricultural Science
WASSCE or SSSCE Elective Subjects: Chemistry;
Physics/Mathematics; General Agriculture/Biology
4.
Pass a selection interview.
5. Candidates must include with their completed

Application Forms, certified copies of all certificates
and academic transcripts relevant to the application.
Transcripts must show a semester-by-semester GPA and
FCGPA and proof that candidates have passed courses
in English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences
(Chemistry, Physics and Biology).
B.Sc (AGRICULTURAL EXTENTION AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT)
Candidates must possess a Diploma in any field of
Agriculture (at least a Second Class Lower Division),
from a recognized institution together with five (5)
credit passes at GCE '0' Level in English Language and
Mathematics and in at least two (2) other science
subjects.
SSSCE/WASSCE candidates must have passes in (3 core
and 3 elective subjects) with a least two in science
subjects.
All Post-Diploma candidates must pass a selection
interview.
are submitted together with their Application Form;
A certified academic transcript showing semester-bysemester GP A and FCGPA and Certificate.
GENERAL INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS

GRADING SYSTEM FOR WASSCE APPLICANTS
GRADE
NUMERICAL VALUE
A1
B2
B3
C4
C5
C6
The total aggregate for WASSCE applicants is 36. The

grades for three (3) core subjects; English Language,
Mathematics and Intergrated Science or Social Studies
and any three (3) relevant electives should be grade C6
or better.
GRADING SYSTEM FOR SSSCE APPLICANTS
GRADE
NUMERICAL VALUE
The total aggregate for SSSCE applicants is 24. The

grades for three (3) core subjects; English Language,
and any three (3) relevant electives should be grade D
or better.
INFORMATION FOR FEE-PAYING APPLICANTS
Fee-paying
facilities
are
available
for
candidates/applicants who are unable to meet the
competitive cut-off points determined by the Joint
Admissions Board.
Applicants who wish to be considered may complete
and attach the fee-paying forms (available at the sale
centres) or downloaded from the universitys
admissions portal to their printed online application
forms. Such candidates shall be required to meet the
minimum admission requirements. Copies of last years
cut-off points for the various programmes are available
at the sale centres for guidance.
Applicants who are applying into School of Medical
Sciences should note that the programme is strictly feepaying
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Online applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh, go to
Admissions and then click on Apply Online for further
instructions.
SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS
All applicants will be given three (3) pre-paid envelopes,
two of which are blank official envelopes will be
provided and should be self-addressed by applicants.
Applicants are required to give the following
information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a)
full name (b) postal address (c) first choice programme
and (d) circle the application category which should be
one of the following: SSSCE/WASSCE or Post-Diploma.
Application forms received without Application
Reference Numbers, WASSCE/SSSCE
results slips,
transcripts and certificates for post-diploma applicants
will not be processed.
A change of programme after the submission of
application form would NOT be allowed.
Completed online application forms accompanied by
copies of results slip should be sent by POST and NOT
delivered by hand.
Completed application forms should reach the Deputy

Registrar,
Division of Academic Affairs (DAA),
University of Cape Coast

March 29, 2013.
not
later
than
Friday,
Applicants are to ensure that online application forms

are posted early enough to reach the Admissions Office
before the deadline for submission of completed
application forms.
No additional documents will be accepted after
submission of completed application forms. Applicants
are to note that only photocopies of certificates or
result slips should accompany completed application
forms.
Original results/certificates of applicants offered
admission will be inspected before registration. The
documents accompanying the application forms are not
returnable
PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

The following programmes are available for the 2013/2014 Academic year.
SSSCE/WASSCE applicants should ensure that the programme codes indicated as their 1st and
2nd choice options on the online application forms are the same as those indicated below.
FACULTY OF ARTS
Programmes
01
02
03
04
06
07
08
B.A. (Arts)
B.A. (African Studies)
B.A. (Theatre Studies)
B. Mus.
B.A. (Film Studies)
B.A. (Dance)
B.A. (Communication Studies)
B.A. (Arts)
B. Mus.
Programmes
Code
SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
B.Ed. (Arts)
B.Ed. (Social Sciences)
B.Ed. (Social Studies)
B.Ed. (Management)
B.Ed. (Science)
B.Ed. (Mathematics)
B.Ed. (Computer Science)
B.Ed. (Early Childhood
Education)
B.Sc. (Psychology)
B.Ed. (Accounting)
19
20
53
Post-Diploma Candidates

B.Ed. (Science)
B.Ed. (Mathematics)

Programmes
21
23
24
25
26
29
43
B.Sc. (Molecular Biology & Biotech.)

B.Sc. (Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences)
B.Sc. (Entomology & Wildlife)
B.Sc. (Biochemistry)
B.Sc. (Nursing)
B.Sc. (Nursing)
Applicants who intend to read programmes under the School of Biological Sciences will be offered
General Biology courses in the first two (2) years except B.Sc. (Biochemistry) and B.Sc.
(Nursing) students.
Students will be confirmed into the specialised programmes in the third year of their study .

Code
Programme
44
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB, Ch B)
Code
Programmes
Post-Diploma Candidates
54
B.Sc. (Agricultural Extension & Community Development)

Code
46
47
48
Programmes
SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates Post-Diploma Candidates
B.Sc. (Tourism Management) B.Sc. (Tourism Management)
B.A. (Population & Health)
52
B.A. (Anthropology
56
B.Sc. (Geography & Regional Planning)
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Code
49
50
Programmes
SSSCE/WASSCE Candidates Post-Diploma Candidates
Bachelor of Management
Studies
Bachelor of Management
Studies
General Agriculture
Farm Mechanisation
Horticulture
Agric. Econs. & Ext.
Animal Husbandry
Forestry
Fisheries
Crop Husb. & Horticulture
Business Management
Financial Accounting
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
SUBJECTS
001
CODE
020
019
018
017
016
015
014
013
012
011
Auto Mechanics
Electronics
Applied Electricity
Metalwork
Woodwork
Building Construction
Tech. Draw & Eng. Science
Typewriting (40w.p.m.)
Clerical & Office Duties
Prin. of Costing
CODE ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
030
029
028
027
026
025
024
023
022
021
CODE
Sculpture
Ceramics
Picture Making
Graphic Design
Leatherwork
Basketry
Gen. Knowledge in Art
Foods & Nutrition
Clothing & Textiles
Management in Living
ELECTIVE SUBJECT
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS AND CODES FOR SSS APPLICANTS ONLY
Textile
English Language
Literature in English
French
Dangbe
Dagaare
Dagbani
Ewe
031
032
033
034
035
036
037
038
046
045
044
043
042
041
040
039
Geography
Economics
History
Twi (Asante)
Twi (Akwapim)
Nzema
Ga
Fante
054
053
052
051
050
049
048
047
Elective Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Music
Islamic Religious Studies
Christian Rel. Studies
Government

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University of Cape Coast

Cape Coast, Ghana

FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Management Studies

B.Sc. (Meteorology & Atmospheric Physics)

SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

GENERAL INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS

THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST

Professional Counselling Centre. The Departments also

Halls of Residence: Currently, the University has limited

The Brochure: The information in this brochure is to

FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES

WASSCE means Grade: A1 C6.

SSSCE means Grade:

In addition to the above, candidates must satisfy

Ghanaian Language (Akan/Ewe/Dagare/Ga), Music,

B.A. (AFRICAN STUDIES)

i. Applicants to be admitted to B.A. (African

B.A. (THEATRE STUDIES)

B.A. ( COMMUNICATION STUDIES)

B.A. ( FILM STUDIES)

Candidates must have passes in any of the

Candidates must have passes in three elective

Literature in English, Ghanaian Language (Akan/

Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics

B.Ed. (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

Motor Educability Test

Cardiovascular Endurance Test

N.B.: Selection of candidates for admission will

The date for the practical examinations for B.Ed.

The following are the various combinations:

Passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and

Passes in Management in Living and any two (2)

For Clothing and Textiles Option, the appropriate

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

(iv) B.A. (POPULATION AND HEALTH)

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English, Core

Candidates must obtain passes in Core English,

B.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)

B.Sc. (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

B.Sc. (Fisheries and Aquatic Science)

B.Sc. (Entomology and Wildlife)

B.Sc. (Human Biology)

Candidates must obtain

passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and

passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with

an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core

NOTE: Students will be selected into these programmes

Candidates must have passes in all core subjects

In addition, candidates must have obtained good

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and

passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of

an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core

B.Sc. (MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS)

passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and

(b) passes in Elective Mathematics, Economics and any

an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core

B. Sc. (ACTUARIAL SCIENCE)

passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and

passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of

an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core