UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
Admissions website address: http://admission.ug.edu.gh
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS FOR THE 2013 - 2014
ACADEMIC YEAR
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AND GHANAIANS ABROAD
The University of Ghana announces for the information of the general public that applications are
open for the admission of international students and Ghanaians living abroad into various undergraduate programmes for the 2013/2014 academic year.
Applicants should take note of the following:
i)
International Applicants (in Ghana and the West African sub-region) who will be
writing WASSCE in May/June 2013 are eligible to apply.
ii)
For all other international applicants, only results provided by applicants at the
close of applications shall be considered.
iii)
For the Bachelor of Arts programme, applicants are required to select subjects from
the list of bouquets provided. Up to four (4) subject bouquets must be selected in
order of preference.
iv)
There is direct admission of applicants into all programmes offered by the College
of Health Sciences but as first choice only.
v)
There is direct admission of applicants into the various Programmes available in
the Faculty of Science. Applicants will be expected to select up to four (4) choices in
order of preference.
vi)
There is a direct admission of applicants into Level 100 of the LLB Programme at
the Faculty of Law.
vii)
Holders of other qualifications including International Baccalaureate (IB), IGCSE,
GCSE, American Grade 12 examinations which hitherto were admitted to Level 200,
will be admitted to Level 100.
The following programmes are available for the 2013 – 2014 academic year:
A.
CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
Proficiency in English Language (For applicants from non-English speaking countries only)
Prospective applicants who are waiting for the declaration of their baccalaureate results may
apply before the deadline otherwise they cannot be considered for admission. They need not
wait for the declaration of their results before applying.
B.
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
LEGON CAMPUS
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Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Bachelor of Science in Administration
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Available Options:
o Agricultural Engineering
o Biomedical Engineering
o Computer Engineering
o Food Process Engineering
o Material Science Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
Available Options:
o Food & Clothing
o Family & Child Studies
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences
Options Available
o Actuarial Science
o Animal Biology & Conservation Science
o Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
o Botany
o Chemistry
o Computer Science
o Earth Science
o Information Technology
o Marine & Fisheries Sciences
o Mathematics
o Nutrition & Food Science
o Statistics
o Psychology
o Physics
KORLE BU CAMPUS
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
School of Allied Health Sciences
Programmes Available:
o B.Sc. Dietetics
o B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
o B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
o B.Sc. Physiotherapy
o B.Sc. Radiography
QUALIFICATIONS
FOLLOWING:
ACCEPTABLE
FOR
ADMISSIONS
INCLUDE
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Senior Secondary School Certificates (SSSCE/WASSSCE)
Baccalaureate (French)
International Baccalaureate (IB)
GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
IGCSE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels
American High School Grade – Grade 12 & 13 examinations
Other external qualifications which have equivalences to the WASSSCE/SSSCE
and the GCE (A Levels)
All admissions will be to Level 100.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONS
i. General Entry Requirements for SSSCE/WASSSCE Applicants
To be admitted to any Degree programme, Senior High School graduates must possess at least
credits (A1 - C6 in WASSSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and
Agricultural Science/Biology in addition to the specified requirements for various programmes,
with the total aggregate not exceeding 24.
ii. General Entry Requirements for all other Applicants
IGCSE/IB - To be admitted to any Degree programme, IGCSE/IB graduates must possess at least
Grades A*/A - C in English, Mathematics and Biology at the Standard (SL)/’O’ Level in addition
to three Higher Level (HL – A to C)/’A’ Level (A to D)/IB 2 (A - C) grades in the specified
requirements for various programmes.
The subject requirements for specific programmes (in calculating aggregates for all
qualifications are as follows:
1. Bachelor of Arts/B.Sc. Administration/Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Any Three Electives
For the following subjects, applicants must have at least B2/B in Further Mathematics/
Mathematics (HL).
 Economics
 Mathematics
2. Bachelor of Fine Arts
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Any Three Electives
The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts. They will be expected to
attend an audition or interview.
3. Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Chemistry, Physics & Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) (at least B2/B)
The following options are available:
o Agricultural Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Food Process Engineering
Material Science Engineering
4. Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences
Programmes Requirements
a. Actuarial Science
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science
Three Electives including Further Mathematics (A1)
b. Animal Biology & Conservation Science
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science
Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
c. Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science
Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
d. Botany
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science
Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
e. Chemistry
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Chemistry and any two of Biology, Physics and Further Mathematics/
Mathematics (HL)
f. Computer Science
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science /Biology
Three Electives: Further Mathematics/ Mathematics\(HL) and any two of Biology,
Chemistry and Physics
g. Earth Science
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics/
Mathematics (HL)
h. Information Technology
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science
Any Three Electives
i. Marine & Fisheries Sciences
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics/
Mathematics (HL)
j. Mathematics
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Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science /Biology
Three Electives: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) and any two of Biology, Chemistry
and Physics
k. Nutrition & Food Science
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science
Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
l. Physics
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Physics, Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) and either Biology or
Chemistry,
m. Psychology
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Further Mathematics/
Mathematics (HL)
n. Statistics
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science /Biology
Three Electives: Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL) and any two of Biology, Chemistry
and Physics
5.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Chemistry and any two from Physics,
Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)
6. Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Chemistry and any two from Physics,
Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)
Biology
or
Further
Biology
or
Further
7. Bachelor of Pharmacy
Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Further Mathematics/Mathematics
(HL)
8. Allied Health Sciences
Programmes Available:
 B.Sc. Dietetics
 B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
 B.Sc. Occupational Therapy
 B.Sc. Physiotherapy
 B.Sc. Radiography
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i. WASSSCE Applicants:
Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Chemistry, Physics & either Biology or Further Mathematics/Mathematics
(HL)
ii.
First Degree Holders:
An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Physical Sciences from a recognized
University may be considered for admission on the recommendation of a special committee
appointed by the Dean. The special committee shall vet the transcript of the applicant as well as
course contents of the degrees, with a view to determine the suitability of previous training and
make recommendations to the Admissions Board.
iii. Other Qualifications:
a. Applicants in possession of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) awarded
by the University of Ghana with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be considered for
admission to Level 200 of the B.Sc.(Medical Laboratory Science) degree programme. In
addition, such applicants MUST have WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects
and two (2) electives in science or credit passes in five subjects including English
Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science
subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.
b. Applicants in possession of the 3-year post Secondary Certificates in Radiography and
Medical Laboratory Technology may be considered for admission to Level 100 of the B.Sc.
(Diagnostic Radiography/Therapy Radiography) and B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Sciences)
degree programmes respectively. In addition, such applicants MUST have
WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in science or
credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the
GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants
will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.
c. Applicants in possession of Higher National Diploma Laboratory Science with FGPA of 4
better, or Diploma in Laboratory Science with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be
considered for admission to Level 200 in Medical Laboratory Sciences. In addition, such
applicants MUST have WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2)
electives in science or credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science
and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at the GCE
‘A’ Level. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.
8. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Core Mathematics, English & Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives from Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics/Mathematics
Biology/Agriculture, Geography/Economics
9.
(HL),
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences
Options Available:
o Food & Clothing – For Science Students
o Family & Child Studies – For Home Economics & General Arts Students
9a. Food & Clothing
This option is for Science Students
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Core Mathematics, English and / Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Further Mathematics/Mathematics (HL)
9b. Family & Child Studies
This option is for Home Economics & General Arts Students
Core Mathematics, English and Biology/ Agricultural Science
Home Economics applicants should have credit passes in Management in Living and any two of
the following:
 Food and Nutrition
 Textiles and Clothing
 General Knowledge in Art
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Economics
General Arts applicants must have credit passes in any three elective subjects.
Applicants in possession of a Diploma with a B+ grade in any of the areas listed below are
eligible to apply.
 Textiles & Clothing
 Human Development
 Family Resource Management
 Food & Nutrition
10. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Six Years)
Core Mathematics, English and Agricultural Science/Biology
Three Electives: Biology, Chemistry & either Physics or Further Mathematics/Mathematics
(HL)
i.
B.Sc. Degree in Animal Science, Biological or Allied Sciences
ii.
Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction) plus the minimum requirements for admission
into the University of Ghana.
Applicants who qualify under categories (i) and (ii) would be admitted to level 200 of the
programme.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
1. All applications must be submitted ONLINE at http://admission.ug.edu.gh
2. All applicants will be considered on the basis of result equivalents as provided by the National
Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE), as per schedule below:
WASSSCE
A1
CURRENT
INTERPRETATION
1 - Excellent
SSSCE
A
INTERPRETATION
1 - Excellent
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B2
2 - Very Good
B
2 - Very Good
B3
3 - Good
C
3 - Good
C4
4 - Credit
D
4 - Credit
C5
5 - Credit
E
5 - Pass
C6
6 - Credit
F
- Fail
D7
7 - Pass
E8
8 - Pass
F9
9 - Fail
3. International applicants in the West African sub-region who will be writing the WASSCE in
May/June 2013 may apply. They are however expected to go back online to key in their results
within seven days of the release of results by WAEC. A window in their online applications will
be opened for this purpose. Applicants who fail to key in their results will not be considered.
4. For all other international applicants and Ghanaians living abroad, only results provided by
applicants at the time of submission of their applications shall be considered.
5. The programmes at the College of Health Sciences are offered as first choice programmes only.
For second and third choices, applicants are strongly advised to choose courses from the
Sciences.
HOW TO APPLY
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AND GHANAIANS APPLYING FROM ABROAD
International applicants and Ghanaians applying from abroad should visit the University’s website
at http://admission.ug.edu.gh and follow the instructions given.
After completing and submitting the form online, applicants are to print a proof of submission, add
all relevant certificates and send to the address given below with a non-refundable fee of
US$110.00 or its equivalent in International Money Order. Applicants in the West African subregion should pay the application fee through Ecobank. The original copy of the pay-in slip should
slip should be added to the downloaded form, results slips and other documents and sent to:
The Director
Academic Affairs Directorate
University of Ghana
P. O. Box LG 25
Legon
Accra – Ghana
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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i)
All Applicants must note that the process for admission to the University of Ghana is
very transparent. Applicants should therefore beware of any persons who may approach
them on the pretext of assisting them gain admission for a fee.
ii)
Since the 2007/2008 academic year, the University of Ghana has ceased to admit
applicants with the West African Examination Council’s Ordinary and Advanced Level
Certificates.
iii)
HELP DESK
Applicants needing any help can send their enquiries to infoip@ug.edu.gh or
arip@ug.edu.gh or admissions@ug.edu.gh
Our Help Lines are:
02896017442
0275734299
0302 213820 Ext 6018
02896017443
0205779222
0302 213820 Ext 2637
02896017444
0260950170
0243985001
The Help Lines can be reached between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm (Mondays
to Fridays).
iv)
ALL APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR ONLINE APPLICATIONS
ARE CORRECTLY FILLED AND SUBMITTED.
DEADLINE
All applications must be submitted by the deadline of Monday April 15, 2013.
REGISTRAR
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