List of Courses Offered at University of Cape Coast

University of Cape Coast is a public public university located in Central Region. Below is the complete, regularly updated list of programs offered at University of Cape Coast for the 2026/2027 admissions cycle, grouped by field of study, with degree type, duration, and the latest cutoff points where available.

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences (8 programs)

Environmental Science

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Environmental Science is the interdisciplinary study of the natural world and the impact of human activity on it. You will learn about ecology, climate change, pollution control, and sustainable resource management, gaining the scientific tools to analyze and solve complex environmental problems.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Horticulture

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Horticulture teaches you how to grow fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants -- combining plant science with practical growing and landscaping skills. It's a hands-on field covering everything from vegetable production to designing attractive gardens and green spaces.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Agribusiness Management

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Agribusiness Management teaches you how to run agricultural businesses -- from managing farm production to marketing and selling agricultural products profitably. It combines agricultural knowledge with business skills, aimed at making farming and food businesses more efficient and profitable.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Agricultural Extension

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Agricultural Extension trains people to bridge the gap between agricultural research and the farmers who actually need it -- translating new techniques, technologies, and best practices into advice farmers can use. You'll study agricultural science alongside communication, adult education, and community development, learning how to design training programmes, run demonstrations, and work directly with farming communities. Fieldwork is central to this degree; you'll spend real time in farming communities, understanding their challenges and figuring out how to communicate solutions in ways that actually get adopted. It's as much about people and communication as it is about agricultural knowledge itself.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 21

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 21 or better.

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Fisheries and Aquaculture teaches you how to farm fish and manage water bodies sustainably -- from fish breeding and pond management to protecting Ghana's natural fisheries. It's increasingly important as demand for fish grows and natural fish stocks face pressure.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Animal Science

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Animal Science teaches you how to breed, feed, and manage livestock -- cattle, poultry, goats, and more -- for healthy, productive farming. You'll learn the biology behind animal growth and reproduction alongside practical livestock management skills.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

General Agriculture

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

General Agriculture teaches you the full picture of farming -- crops, animals, soil, and the business side of running a farm. Instead of specializing in just one area right away, you get a broad foundation across the whole agricultural value chain before choosing where to focus.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Post-Harvest Technology

Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

Post-Harvest Technology teaches you how to reduce the huge losses that happen after crops are harvested but before they reach consumers -- through better storage, processing, and handling. It's a genuinely high-impact field, since a significant share of Ghana's farm produce is lost after harvest due to poor storage and handling.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Arts & Humanities (26 programs)

Fine Art

Arts & Humanities

Fine Art trains you in painting, sculpture, and other visual art forms as a means of personal and cultural expression. You'll develop technical artistic skill while exploring your own creative voice, preparing for a career as a practicing artist, educator, or in art-related institutions.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Graphic Design

Arts & Humanities

Graphic Design (often called Communication Design) trains you to create visual content that communicates clearly -- logos, branding, posters, digital media, and more. You'll learn design principles alongside industry-standard software, preparing you to work for design agencies, brands, or as an independent creative.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

English

Arts & Humanities

English teaches you to read, analyze, and write with real skill -- studying literature, language, and how communication actually works. It sharpens your ability to think critically and express ideas clearly, skills that carry into almost any career involving writing or communication.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

French

Arts & Humanities

French teaches you to speak, read, and write the language fluently, along with the culture and literature of the French-speaking world. Given that Ghana is surrounded by French-speaking countries, this skill has real, practical value for trade, diplomacy, and translation work.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Geography

Arts & Humanities

Geography teaches you how physical landscapes and human societies shape each other -- from climate patterns and land use to urban development and population movement. You'll study both the natural environment and how people interact with and change it.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Akan Language and Culture

Arts & Humanities

Akan Language and Culture teaches you to speak, read, and write Akan fluently while studying the rich cultural traditions, history, and literature of Ghana's largest ethnic language group. It's a genuine deep-dive into one of Ghana's most significant languages and cultural heritages.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Political Science

Arts & Humanities

Political Science teaches you how governments work, how power is gained and used, and how political systems shape society. You'll study everything from Ghana's own political system to international relations, developing the analytical skills to understand and critique political events.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Integrated Rural Art and Industry

Arts & Humanities

Integrated Rural Art and Industry teaches you how art, design, and small industry can improve life in rural communities. You'll combine visual arts training with an understanding of rural economics and development, learning to use creative skills to support community livelihoods.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Psychology

Arts & Humanities

Psychology teaches you how the mind works -- why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. You'll study everything from how children develop to how workplaces function, building skills to understand and, in specialized roles, help address mental and emotional challenges.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2024)

Aggregate 16

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 16 or better.

Religious Studies

Arts & Humanities

Religious Studies teaches you about the world's major religions, their beliefs, practices, and influence on society and history. In a country as religiously diverse and engaged as Ghana, this field offers genuine insight into how faith shapes culture, politics, and daily life.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

African Studies

Arts & Humanities

African Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that looks at the continent's history, politics, cultures, languages, economies, and societies as a connected whole rather than as separate country case studies. You'll pull together ideas from history, political science, sociology, literature, and economics to understand how African societies developed, how colonialism reshaped them, and how they're changing today. Coursework often includes at least one African language, plus regional specializations like West African history or Pan-Africanism. Fieldwork, oral history projects, and study-abroad placements are common ways students get hands-on experience with the material.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Journalism & Mass Communication

Arts & Humanities

Journalism and Mass Communication trains you to gather, verify, and share information with the public across various media platforms. You will study news writing, media ethics, digital storytelling, and public relations, while learning how to critically analyze the role of media in society. The program prepares you to be a responsible, adaptable communicator in a rapidly changing media landscape.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Film & Digital Technologies

Arts & Humanities

Film and Digital Technologies combines the art of storytelling with the technical skills of modern media production. You will learn screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and editing, alongside digital tools like visual effects (VFX), animation, and interactive media. The program prepares you to create compelling content for cinema, television, streaming platforms, and digital channels.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 25 or better.

Linguistics

Arts & Humanities

Linguistics teaches you the science of language -- how languages are structured, how they differ from one another, and how words create meaning. Rather than teaching you to speak new languages, it gives you an analytical, scientific understanding of how language itself actually works.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Theatre Arts

Arts & Humanities

Theatre Arts trains you in acting, directing, playwriting, and stage production -- the full range of skills needed to bring live performance to an audience. Rooted in both Ghanaian performance traditions and global theatrical practice, it prepares you for creative work on stage, screen, and beyond.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 23 or better.

History

Arts & Humanities

History teaches you to understand the past -- how societies, nations, and cultures developed over time -- and to think critically about cause, evidence, and change. You'll study Ghanaian, African, and world history, developing research and analytical skills that apply far beyond the classroom.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Music

Arts & Humanities

Music trains you in performance, composition, and music theory -- building both your technical musical skill and deeper understanding of how music works. You'll study Ghanaian and global musical traditions while developing your own artistic voice.

4 YearsBMus

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 21

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 21 or better.

Multimedia Communication

Arts & Humanities

Multimedia Communication blends storytelling with digital technology, teaching students how to create compelling content across video, audio, graphics, and interactive web platforms. It focuses on how to effectively convey messages to diverse audiences in the modern digital landscape.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Sociology

Arts & Humanities

Sociology teaches you how societies work -- why people behave the way they do in groups, how inequality forms, and how social structures shape everyday life. You'll learn to research and analyze social patterns, from family dynamics to national policy issues.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Social Work

Arts & Humanities

Social Work trains you to directly help individuals, families, and communities navigate difficult circumstances -- poverty, family conflict, abuse, and more. It's a practical, applied field combining knowledge from psychology, sociology, and policy to make a real difference in people's lives.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Geography

Arts & Humanities

Geography teaches you how physical landscapes and human societies shape each other -- from climate patterns and land use to urban development and population movement. You'll study both the natural environment and how people interact with and change it.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Psychology

Arts & Humanities

Psychology teaches you how the mind works -- why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. You'll study everything from how children develop to how workplaces function, building skills to understand and, in specialized roles, help address mental and emotional challenges.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Psychology

Arts & Humanities

Psychology teaches you how the mind works -- why people think, feel, and behave the way they do. You'll study everything from how children develop to how workplaces function, building skills to understand and, in specialized roles, help address mental and emotional challenges.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply.

Chinese

Arts & Humanities

This program focuses on mastering the Mandarin Chinese language, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students also explore Chinese history, culture, literature, and contemporary society. The curriculum is designed to build practical communication skills for global business, diplomacy, or academic research.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 25 or better.

Anthropology

Arts & Humanities

Anthropology is the holistic study of humanity, exploring human behavior, biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, both in the present and the past. Students learn to conduct ethnographic research, analyze cultural patterns, and understand human diversity across the globe.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 22

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

Arts & Humanities

This program explores the roots of human social behavior, group dynamics, and the mechanisms of conflict. Students learn theories of psychology and sociology, alongside practical skills in mediation, negotiation, and peacebuilding, preparing them to resolve disputes in communities, workplaces, or international settings.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply.

Business & Actuarial Studies (20 programs)

Economics

Business & Actuarial Studies

Economics teaches you how money, resources, and decisions work at both a personal and national level -- why prices rise, why some countries are richer than others, and how government policy affects everyday life. It's a mix of theory, real-world data, and analytical thinking.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Business Administration

Business & Actuarial Studies

Business Administration gives you a broad foundation in how organizations are run -- covering accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, and management all at once. It's a good fit if you're interested in business generally but not ready to commit to one narrow specialty yet.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Business & Actuarial Studies

Procurement and Supply Chain Management teaches you how organizations buy the right things, at the right price, from the right suppliers -- and how those goods move efficiently through the whole supply chain to the final customer. It covers sourcing, negotiation, inventory, and logistics all in one.

4 YearsBCom

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Human Resource Management

Business & Actuarial Studies

Human Resource Management focuses on recruiting, developing, retaining, and supporting an organization's workplace talent. You will study labor laws, organizational psychology, performance management systems, payroll structures, and employee welfare strategies.

4 YearsBCom

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Marketing

Business & Actuarial Studies

Marketing is the art and science of promoting products, building brands, and connecting with consumers. You will learn consumer behavior, market research, digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media strategy, and brand management.

4 YearsBCom

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Actuarial Science

Business & Actuarial Studies

Actuarial Science teaches you how to use maths and statistics to predict and price risk -- mainly for insurance, pensions, and investments. You'll learn to build models that estimate how much things like life insurance policies or pension funds should cost, based on real data about how likely certain events are.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 16

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 16 or better.

Information Systems

Business & Actuarial Studies

Information Systems sits between technology and business -- teaching you how organizations use computer systems to run smoothly, make decisions, and stay competitive. You'll learn some programming and databases, but with a strong focus on how technology solves real business problems.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 22

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Hospitality Management and Catering Technology

Business & Actuarial Studies

Hospitality Management and Catering Technology trains you to run hotels, restaurants, and events -- from cooking and food safety to managing front desk operations and planning parties or conferences. It's a hands-on program that mixes real kitchen and service work with business management.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Banking & Finance

Business & Actuarial Studies

Banking and Finance teaches you how money moves through the global economy, how financial institutions operate, and how to manage investments, risk, and corporate capital. You will study financial markets, corporate finance, banking regulations, and investment strategies. The program blends quantitative analysis with real-world business decision-making, preparing you to navigate complex financial environments.

4 YearsBCom

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 16

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 16 or better.

Entrepreneurship

Business & Actuarial Studies

Entrepreneurship teaches you how to turn innovative ideas into profitable, sustainable business ventures. You will learn to identify market gaps, draft business plans, secure funding, manage venture operations, and pitch effectively to investors.

4 YearsBCom

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Economics

Business & Actuarial Studies

Economics teaches you how money, resources, and decisions work at both a personal and national level -- why prices rise, why some countries are richer than others, and how government policy affects everyday life. It's a mix of theory, real-world data, and analytical thinking.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Business Administration

Business & Actuarial Studies

Business Administration gives you a broad foundation in how organizations are run -- covering accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, and management all at once. It's a good fit if you're interested in business generally but not ready to commit to one narrow specialty yet.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply.

Marketing

Business & Actuarial Studies

Marketing is the art and science of promoting products, building brands, and connecting with consumers. You will learn consumer behavior, market research, digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media strategy, and brand management.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Accounting

Business & Actuarial Studies

Accounting teaches you how to track, manage, and report financial information for businesses and organizations. You will learn how to audit financial statements, calculate taxes, manage budgets, and use accounting software to keep companies financially healthy and compliant with regulations.

4 YearsBCom

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 15 or better.

Business Administration

Business & Actuarial Studies

Business Administration gives you a broad foundation in how organizations are run -- covering accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, and management all at once. It's a good fit if you're interested in business generally but not ready to commit to one narrow specialty yet.

4 YearsBCom

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 22

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Accounting

Business & Actuarial Studies

Accounting teaches you how to track, manage, and report financial information for businesses and organizations. You will learn how to audit financial statements, calculate taxes, manage budgets, and use accounting software to keep companies financially healthy and compliant with regulations.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Tourism Management

Business & Actuarial Studies

Tourism Management teaches you how the tourism industry works -- from managing tour operations and travel agencies to marketing destinations and understanding what makes tourists choose one place over another. It's especially relevant in Ghana, where tourism is a growing part of the economy.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 22

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Labour Studies

Business & Actuarial Studies

Labour Studies examines the dynamics of work, employment relations, trade unions, and labor laws. Students explore the historical and contemporary issues affecting workers, collective bargaining, workplace safety, and the impact of globalization on labor markets.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply.

Microfinance

Business & Actuarial Studies

Microfinance focuses on providing financial services, such as small loans, savings, and insurance, to low-income individuals or entrepreneurs who lack access to traditional banking. Students learn about financial inclusion, risk assessment, and the socio-economic impact of micro-lending.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply.

Labour Studies

Business & Actuarial Studies

Labour Studies examines the dynamics of work, employment relations, trade unions, and labor laws. Students explore the historical and contemporary issues affecting workers, collective bargaining, workplace safety, and the impact of globalization on labor markets.

1 YearCertificate

Entry Requirements

Basic WASSCE/SSSCE pass or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific certificate entry requirements apply.

Education & Teaching (22 programs)

Agricultural Science Education

Education & Teaching

Agricultural Science Education trains you to teach agricultural science at the junior and senior high school level -- combining real farming and agricultural knowledge with the pedagogy needed to teach it well. You'll graduate ready to introduce students to modern, sustainable agricultural practices relevant to Ghana's economy.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 22

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Automotive Engineering Technology Education

Education & Teaching

Automotive Engineering Technology Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in vehicle technology -- engines, automotive systems, and repair techniques. You'll build genuine hands-on automotive skill alongside the teaching methods needed to train future auto technicians.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Home Economics Education (Clothing and Textiles)

Education & Teaching

Home Economics Education (Clothing and Textiles) trains you to teach clothing construction, textile knowledge, and related life skills -- preparing students not just for fashion careers but for practical, everyday competence in managing clothing and textile needs. It's a broad-based teaching program with genuine real-world application.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Applied Technology Education (Building Construction and Wood)

Education & Teaching

Applied Technology Education (Building Construction and Wood) trains you to teach general applied technology at the basic and junior high school level, with a focus on building construction and woodworking concepts. It's designed to introduce younger students to practical, hands-on technology skills before they specialize further.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Construction Technology and Management with Education

Education & Teaching

Construction Technology and Management with Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in construction -- combining real building and construction management skills with the pedagogy needed to teach them. You'll graduate ready to train the next generation of construction professionals in technical schools and colleges.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Early Childhood Education

Education & Teaching

Early Childhood Education trains you to teach and care for children from birth through the early primary years -- the age range where learning habits and personalities really start forming. You'll learn how young children develop, how to design age-appropriate lessons, and how to make learning feel like play.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Education

Education & Teaching

Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Education trains you to become a qualified TVET teacher specializing in electrical and electronics technology. You'll build genuine technical mastery in circuits, wiring, and electronic systems alongside the teaching methods needed to train future electricians and technicians.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Home Economics Education (Food and Nutrition)

Education & Teaching

Home Economics Education (Food and Nutrition) trains you to teach the relationship between food, the body, and health -- covering nutrition science alongside the practical cooking and meal-planning skills students need for daily life. You'll graduate qualified to teach this content while also opening doors into hospitality and food-related careers.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Physical Education

Education & Teaching

Physical Education trains you to teach sports, fitness, and healthy living to students -- combining knowledge of the human body with practical coaching and teaching skills. You'll learn how to design safe, engaging physical activity programs for students of different ages and ability levels.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 23 or better.

Special Education

Education & Teaching

Special Education trains you to teach and support students with disabilities or learning differences -- helping them access education in ways tailored to their specific needs. You'll learn about different types of disabilities and how to adapt teaching methods so every student can genuinely learn.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 23 or better.

ICT Education

Education & Teaching

ICT Education trains you to teach Information and Communication Technology in schools -- and to use IT effectively as a tool for teaching and learning more broadly. You'll build both technical computing skills and the ability to help students and businesses solve problems using technology.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Basic Education

Education & Teaching

Basic Education focuses on teaching young learners, typically spanning early childhood through upper primary or junior high school. You will study child psychology, foundational literacy and numeracy, and classroom management strategies tailored to younger age groups. The program prepares you to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments that set the stage for a child's entire academic journey.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 21 or better.

Mathematics Education

Education & Teaching

Mathematics Education focuses on teaching mathematics at the primary or secondary level. It combines advanced mathematical knowledge with specialized pedagogical strategies designed to overcome math anxiety and build strong, confident quantitative skills in students.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

STEM Education (Robotics)

Education & Teaching

STEM Education (Robotics) trains you to teach robotics and related technical subjects, combining foundational robotics knowledge with the specific skills needed to teach hands-on, project-based STEM lessons. It supports Ghana's growing network of specialized STEM schools focused on building future-ready technical skills.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Science Education

Education & Teaching

Science Education trains you to teach subjects like Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at the junior or senior high school level. You'll go deep into your chosen science subject while also learning how to explain complex scientific ideas in ways students can actually understand and enjoy.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 22

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Social Studies Education

Education & Teaching

Social Studies Education is specifically tailored for teaching integrated social studies at the basic or junior high school level. It combines elements of history, geography, civics, and economics into a cohesive, engaging curriculum for younger adolescents.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Business Education

Education & Teaching

Business Education prepares you to teach business-related subjects such as accounting, management, and commerce at the secondary or vocational level. It uniquely blends core business knowledge with pedagogical skills, ensuring you can translate complex corporate and financial concepts into accessible lessons for students.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Computer Science Education

Education & Teaching

Computer Science Education trains you to teach computer science concepts -- programming, algorithms, and computational thinking -- at the senior high school level. Unlike ICT Education, which covers broader technology literacy, this program focuses specifically on the science and logic of computing itself.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Ghanaian Language Education (Asante Twi)

Education & Teaching

Ghanaian Language Education (Asante Twi) trains you to teach the Twi language and its associated culture at the basic and secondary school level. As Ghana's most widely spoken indigenous language, this program prepares genuinely needed teachers to help preserve and pass on Twi language and cultural knowledge to the next generation.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Fashion Design and Textiles Education

Education & Teaching

Fashion Design and Textiles Education trains you to become a qualified teacher specializing in fashion design and textiles -- combining real garment-making and fabric knowledge with the pedagogy needed to teach it well at the junior and senior high school level. You'll graduate ready to inspire the next generation of designers and pass on genuine, marketable creative skills.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Basic Education

Education & Teaching

Basic Education focuses on teaching young learners, typically spanning early childhood through upper primary or junior high school. You will study child psychology, foundational literacy and numeracy, and classroom management strategies tailored to younger age groups. The program prepares you to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environments that set the stage for a child's entire academic journey.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply based on prior certification.

Science Education

Education & Teaching

Science Education trains you to teach subjects like Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at the junior or senior high school level. You'll go deep into your chosen science subject while also learning how to explain complex scientific ideas in ways students can actually understand and enjoy.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics, and Science at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply.

Engineering & Technology (7 programs)

Computer Science

Engineering & Technology

Computer Science is about learning how to write software and solve complex problems with code. You will learn how computer systems work, how to design databases, how to build web and mobile applications, and how to write efficient algorithms.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 15 or better.

Information Technology

Engineering & Technology

Information Technology (IT) focuses on managing, securing, and supporting computer systems, networks, and enterprise software for organizations. You will learn network administration, cybersecurity fundamentals, cloud computing, database management, and IT service support.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 15 or better.

Water and Sanitation Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Water and Sanitation Engineering trains you to design and manage the systems that bring clean water to homes and take dirty water and waste safely away. You'll study how water treatment plants work, how to design pipe networks, and how to plan sanitation systems for towns and cities.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Human Settlement Planning

Engineering & Technology

Human Settlement Planning trains you to manage how towns, cities, and rural settlements grow -- addressing the real challenges of urbanization in Ghana. You'll learn to plan land use, housing, and infrastructure so that growing settlements develop in organized, livable ways.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Agricultural Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Agricultural Engineering applies engineering principles to farming -- designing machinery, irrigation systems, and equipment that make agriculture more efficient. It's a bridge between engineering and agriculture, aimed at solving practical farming problems with technical solutions.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Chemical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Chemical Engineering teaches you how to turn raw materials into useful products -- fuels, chemicals, plastics, food products, medicines -- through large-scale industrial processes. You'll combine chemistry, physics, and maths to design and run the processes and equipment that make this happen.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Water and Sanitation Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Water and Sanitation Engineering trains you to design and manage the systems that bring clean water to homes and take dirty water and waste safely away. You'll study how water treatment plants work, how to design pipe networks, and how to plan sanitation systems for towns and cities.

2 YearsDiploma

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE, or equivalent mature student entrance examination. Specific diploma entry requirements apply.

Health & Medical Sciences (20 programs)

Medical Laboratory Science

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Laboratory Science trains you to run the tests doctors depend on to diagnose illness -- blood tests, urine tests, checking for infections, and more. You'll spend a lot of time in the lab learning to handle samples safely and read results accurately, since a wrong result can affect someone's treatment.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 12 or better.

Midwifery

Health & Medical Sciences

Midwifery trains you to care for women through pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately after -- supporting safe deliveries and helping new mothers and babies get a healthy start. It's hands-on, high-responsibility work at one of life's most significant moments.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 12

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 12 or better.

Nursing

Health & Medical Sciences

Nursing prepares you to provide safe, compassionate care to patients, support doctors, and promote health in communities. You will study human anatomy, pharmacology, patient assessment, clinical procedures, and public health practice.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 12

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 12 or better.

Medicine

Health & Medical Sciences

Medicine trains you to become a licensed doctor -- diagnosing illness, treating patients, and making critical health decisions. It's a long, demanding six-year program covering everything from basic human biology to hands-on clinical practice in hospitals.

6 YearsMBChB

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with an overall aggregate of 8 or better.

Optometry

Health & Medical Sciences

Optometry trains you to examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, and prescribe corrective lenses or treatment -- essentially becoming the primary eye care provider most people see regularly. You'll learn the science of vision alongside hands-on clinical examination skills.

6 YearsOD

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 12

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 12 or better.

Pharmacy

Health & Medical Sciences

Pharmacy trains you to understand medications deeply -- how they work, how to dispense them safely, and how to advise patients on proper use. As a pharmacist, you become a critical link between doctors' prescriptions and patients actually taking the right medication correctly.

6 YearsPharmD

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 9 or better.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Health & Medical Sciences

Diagnostic Medical Sonography trains you to use ultrasound equipment to create images of the inside of the body. You will learn anatomy, physiology, and patient care, alongside the technical skills to operate sonographic machinery. This program prepares you to work closely with physicians to diagnose medical conditions.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 14

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 14 or better.

Health Information Management

Health & Medical Sciences

Health Information Management bridges healthcare, business, and technology. You will learn to manage patient health records, ensure data privacy, and analyze healthcare data to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. This program is ideal for those who want to work in healthcare without direct patient care.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Physician Assistant Studies

Health & Medical Sciences

Physician Assistant Studies prepares you to practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. You will learn to take medical histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans. This intensive program combines rigorous classroom learning with extensive clinical rotations.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2024)

Aggregate 11

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 11 or better.

Sports and Exercise Science

Health & Medical Sciences

Sports and Exercise Science explores how the human body responds to physical activity and sport. You will study biomechanics, exercise physiology, psychology, and nutrition to optimize athletic performance and promote public health. The program includes practical labs and fieldwork.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Mental Health Nursing

Health & Medical Sciences

Mental Health Nursing focuses on caring for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. You will learn psychiatric nursing theories, therapeutic communication, and psychopharmacology. The program emphasizes empathy, de-escalation techniques, and holistic patient care in various clinical settings.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 12

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 12 or better.

Biomedical Sciences

Health & Medical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences is the study of human health and disease at the cellular and molecular level. You will explore genetics, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology through intensive laboratory work. This program is a strong foundation for careers in medical research, pharmaceuticals, or further clinical study.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

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Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 16 or better.

Public Health

Health & Medical Sciences

Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Medical Imaging Technology

Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Imaging Technology (often called Radiography) trains you to operate the machines that let doctors see inside the human body -- X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound. You'll learn the science behind these machines and how to position patients correctly to get clear, safe images.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 14

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 14 or better.

Dietetics and Nutrition

Health & Medical Sciences

Dietetics and Nutrition teaches you how food affects health -- both for individual patients managing illness and for whole communities trying to eat better. You'll learn to design meal and nutrition plans that prevent disease, support recovery, and promote overall wellbeing.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 14

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 14 or better.

Dispensing Technology

Health & Medical Sciences

Dispensing Technology trains students to assist pharmacists in the preparation, packaging, and distribution of medications. The program covers pharmaceutical calculations, drug interactions, inventory management, and the ethical guidelines governing pharmacy practice.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Human Nutrition

Health & Medical Sciences

Human Nutrition focuses on how nutrients affect health, growth, and disease prevention across the life cycle. You will study metabolism, public health nutrition, nutritional assessment, and interventions for malnutrition, obesity, and diet-related diseases.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 15 or better.

Environmental Health and Sanitation

Health & Medical Sciences

Environmental Health and Sanitation trains you to protect public health by monitoring and improving sanitation, waste management, and environmental conditions in communities. You'll learn to inspect food safety, water quality, and living conditions, working to prevent disease before it starts rather than treating it after.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Dietetics

Health & Medical Sciences

Dietetics trains you to use food and nutrition as part of clinical care. You will assess patients, design therapeutic diets, counsel individuals, and work with medical teams to manage conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and malnutrition.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 14

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 14 or better.

Public Health

Health & Medical Sciences

Public Health trains you to protect and improve the health of whole communities and populations, rather than treating individual patients. You'll learn about disease prevention, health education, and how to design and run health programs that reach large numbers of people.

4 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Law (1 program)

Law

Law

Law trains you to understand legal principles, interpret statutes, analyse cases, and advocate for clients. You will study constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts, property law, and legal ethics in preparation for professional legal practice and related careers.

4 YearsLLB

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 12

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 12 or better.

Sciences (15 programs)

Biochemistry

Sciences

Biochemistry teaches you the chemistry of living things -- how molecules inside cells work together to keep organisms alive and functioning. You'll study everything from DNA and proteins to metabolism, building skills relevant to medicine, pharmaceuticals, and biological research.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 16

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 16 or better.

Chemistry

Sciences

Chemistry teaches you how matter behaves at the molecular level -- how substances react, combine, and transform. You'll spend significant time in the lab, building both theoretical understanding and hands-on experimental skills that apply across pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and research.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Forensic Science

Sciences

Forensic Science teaches you how to apply scientific techniques to support criminal investigations -- analyzing evidence like DNA, fingerprints, and crime scene materials to help solve cases. It combines biology, chemistry, and criminal justice, supporting Ghana's justice system with scientific evidence.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Science Laboratory Technology

Sciences

Science Laboratory Technology equips you with practical laboratory skills for medical, industrial, environmental, and research settings. You will learn sample collection, analytical testing, equipment operation, quality control, and laboratory safety management.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Mathematics

Sciences

Mathematics is the study of numbers, patterns, and logical structures -- and how to use them to solve real problems. You'll go deep into areas like calculus, algebra, and statistics, building the kind of rigorous thinking that's useful in almost every technical field.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Meteorology and Climate Science

Sciences

Meteorology and Climate Science studies the atmosphere, weather systems, and climate change. You will learn weather observation, forecasting, climate modelling, remote sensing, and how meteorological information supports agriculture, aviation, disaster preparedness, and water resource management.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 19

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 19 or better.

Statistics

Sciences

Statistics teaches you how to collect, organize, and make sense of data to answer real questions -- from predicting disease outbreaks to understanding consumer behavior. It's less about programming than Computational Statistics and more focused on the theory and methods behind good data analysis.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 25

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 25 or better.

Physics

Sciences

Physics teaches you the fundamental laws governing how the universe works -- from the motion of everyday objects to the behavior of light and energy. It's a mathematically demanding subject that builds deep analytical and problem-solving skills applicable across science and technology fields.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 18

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 18 or better.

Mathematics and Statistics

Sciences

Mathematics and Statistics combines the logical rigor of pure and applied mathematics with the data-driven insights of statistics. You will learn to model complex real-world problems, analyze large datasets, and draw meaningful conclusions. This degree is highly versatile and valued across many industries.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 17

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 17 or better.

Animal Biology and Conservation Science

Sciences

Animal Biology and Conservation Science teaches you to study animals and their environments scientifically, with a strong focus on protecting biodiversity and managing the impact of environmental change. You'll cover everything from wildlife health to genetics, preparing you to work in conservation, research, and public health-adjacent fields.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 25

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 25 or better.

Food Science and Technology

Sciences

Food Science and Technology applies chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to food processing, preservation, packaging, and quality assurance. You will learn how to turn raw agricultural produce into safe, nutritious, market-ready products while meeting food safety regulations.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 16

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 16 or better.

Biotechnology

Sciences

Biotechnology teaches you how to use living organisms and biological processes to create useful products -- from improved crops to new medicines. It combines biology with genetic engineering techniques, positioning you at the cutting edge of applying science to real-world problems.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

General Science

Sciences

General Science is the broad science track many students take at senior high school -- covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics together -- that opens the door to a wide range of university science, health, and engineering programs. It's less a single university degree and more the foundational path that qualifies you for many others.

4 YearsBEd

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 22

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects, with an overall aggregate of 22 or better.

Biological Science

Sciences

Biological Science gives you a broad foundation in the study of living organisms -- from cells and genetics to ecosystems and evolution. It's a general, flexible science degree that prepares you for many specialized paths, including further study toward medicine or advanced biological research.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 20

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 20 or better.

Nutrition and Food Science

Sciences

Nutrition and Food Science teaches you the science behind food -- its nutritional content, how it's processed, and how it affects human health. It combines biology and chemistry with practical applications in food production, quality control, and public health nutrition.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2025)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Integrated Science, with an overall aggregate of 15 or better.

Frequently asked questions

How many programs does University of Cape Coast offer?

University of Cape Coast offers 119 programs across 8 fields of study, including Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Business & Actuarial Studies, and more.

What is the most competitive program at University of Cape Coast?

Based on the most recent admissions cycle, Medicine has the lowest (most competitive) cutoff point at University of Cape Coast, with an aggregate of 8. A lower aggregate means stronger WASSCE grades were required.

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