degrees on offer by colleges and faculties - University of Ghana

General Admission Requirements & ProceduresBiology, Chemistry and Physicsi. Nutrition & Food ScienceCore Mathematics, English & Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Biology, Chemistry, Physicsj. PsychologyCore Mathematics, English & Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Any three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics andElective Mathematicsk. PhysicsCore Mathematics, English & Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Physics, Elective Mathematics and eitherBiology or Chemistry,l. StatisticsCore Mathematics, English & Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Elective Mathematics and any two ofBiology, Chemistry and Physics5. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery/ Bachelor of DentalSurgeryCore Mathematics, English and Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Chemistry and any two(2) from PhysicsBiology and Elective Mathematics.6. Bachelor of PharmacyCore Mathematics, English and Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Chemistry, Biology & either Physics orElective Mathematics7. Allied Health SciencesProgrammes Available:• B.Sc. Dietetics• B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences• B.Sc. Occupational Therapy• B.Sc. Physiotherapy• B.Sc. Radiographyi. WASSSCE Applicants:Core Mathematics, English and Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Chemistry and Physics & either Biology orElective Mathematicsii.First Degree Holders:An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or PhysicalSciences from a recognised University may be considered foradmission on the recommendation of a special committeeappointed by the Dean. The special committee shall vetthe transcript of the applicant as well as course contents ofthe <strong>degrees</strong>, with a view to determine suitability of previoustraining and make recommendations to the University’sAdmissions Board.iii. Other Qualifications:a. Applicants in possession of Diploma in Medical LaboratoryTechnology (DMLT) awarded by the University of Ghanawith a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be consideredfor admission to Level 200 of the B.Sc.(Medical LaboratoryScience) degree programme. In addition, such applicantsMUST have WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Coresubjects and two (2) electives in science or credit passesin five subjects including English Language, Science andMathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in twoscience subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants shall berequired to attend a selection interview.b. Applicants in possession of the 3-year post SecondaryCertificates in Radiography and Medical LaboratoryTechnology may be considered for admission to Level 100of the B.Sc. (Diagnostic Radiography/Therapy Radiography)and B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Sciences) degreeprogrammes respectively. In addition, such applicants MUSThave WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects andtwo (2) electives in science or credit passes in five subjectsincluding English Language, Science and Mathematics at theGCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at theGCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants will be required to sit an entranceexamination and pass an interview.c. Applicants in possession of Higher National DiplomaLaboratory Science with FGPA of 4.00 or better, or Diplomain Laboratory Science with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (GradeB) may be considered for admission to Level 200 in MedicalLaboratory Sciences. In addition, such applicants MUSThave WASSSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects andtwo (2) electives in science or credit passes in five subjectsincluding English Language, Science and Mathematics at theGCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at theGCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants will be required to sit an entranceexamination and pass an interview.8. Bachelor of Science in AgricultureCore Mathematics, English & Integrated ScienceThree Electives from Chemistry, Physics, ElectiveMathematics, General Agriculture/Biology, Geography/Economics9. Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer SciencesOptions Available:o Food & Clothing – For Science Studentso Family & Child Studies – For Home Economics &General Arts Students9a. Food & Clothing Option - For Science StudentsCore Mathematics, English and Integrated SciencesThree Electives from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ElectiveMathematics and General Agriculture9b. Family & Child Studies Option For Home Economics & General Arts StudentsCore Mathematics, English and Integrated Sciencesi. Home Economics applicants should have credit passes inManagement in Living and any two of the following:➢ Food and Nutrition➢ Textiles and Clothing➢ General Knowledge in Art➢ Biology➢ Chemistry➢ Economicsii. General Arts applicants must have credit passes in any threeelective subjects.iii. An Applicant in possession of a Diploma with a B+ grade inany of the following areas is eligible to apply.➢ Textiles & Clothing➢ Human Development➢ Family Resource Management➢ Food & Nutrition10. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Six Years)i. Core Mathematics, English and Integrated ScienceThree Electives: Biology, Chemistry & either Physics orElective Mathematics.ii. B.Sc. Degree in Animal Science, Biological or Allied Sciencesiii. Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction) plus the minimumrequirements for admission into the University of Ghana.Applicants who qualify under categories (ii) and (iii) would beadmitted to level 200 of the programme.160 2013/2014 Univeresity of Ghana Prospectus