List of Courses Offered at University of Ghana

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

Arts & Humanities (6 programs)

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 (2026)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in any three elective subjects with total aggregate not exceeding 15.

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 YearsBA

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 24

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Literature in English (C6 or better) and two other arts electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 24.

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.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in History or a relevant humanities field.

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.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in Political Science or a relevant social science field.

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.

2 YearsMA

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in Sociology or a relevant social science field.

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.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in Geography or a relevant environmental science field.

Business & Actuarial Studies (3 programs)

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 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 9

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in any three elective subjects with total aggregate not exceeding 9.

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.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in Economics or a relevant quantitative field.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 11

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Elective Mathematics (B3 or better) and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 11.

Engineering & Technology (6 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 (2026)

Aggregate 7

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Elective Mathematics (B3 or better) and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 7.

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.

2 YearsMSc

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in Computer Science or a relevant field.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Elective Mathematics (B3 or better) and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 15.

Biomedical Engineering

Engineering & Technology

Biomedical Engineering combines engineering principles with medical science to build hospital equipment, diagnostic tools, and prosthetic devices. You will learn how the human body works, how to design bio-sensors, and how to maintain life-saving medical devices used in clinics and hospitals.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 6

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Elective Mathematics (B3 or better) and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 6.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 10

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in any three elective subjects with total aggregate not exceeding 10, and C4 in Core Mathematics.

Geoinformation Systems

Engineering & Technology

Geoinformation Systems (GIS) involves the capture, storage, analysis, and visualization of geographic and spatial data. Students learn to use specialized software to map real-world phenomena, helping organizations make informed decisions about urban planning, environmental management, and resource allocation.

2 YearsMSc

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better, in Geography, Geomatic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related spatial science field.

Health & Medical Sciences (12 programs)

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 (2026)

Aggregate 8

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Elective Mathematics, with total aggregate not exceeding 8.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Biology and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 15.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 10

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Elective Mathematics, with total aggregate not exceeding 10.

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 YearsBPH

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 9

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in any three elective subjects with total aggregate not exceeding 9.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 12

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and one other science elective, with total aggregate not exceeding 12.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 14

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and one other science elective, with total aggregate not exceeding 14.

Physiotherapy

Health & Medical Sciences

Physiotherapy trains you to help people recover movement and manage pain after injury, surgery, or illness -- through exercises, hands-on techniques, and rehabilitation programs. You'll work closely with patients over time, helping them regain strength and mobility step by step.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 14

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and one other science elective, with total aggregate not exceeding 14.

Veterinary Medicine

Health & Medical Sciences

Veterinary Medicine trains you to diagnose and treat illness and injury in animals -- from household pets to farm livestock and wildlife. It's a demanding six-year program combining animal biology, clinical practice, and public health, since animal and human health are often closely connected.

6 YearsDVM

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 14

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics, with total aggregate not exceeding 14.

Dental Surgery

Health & Medical Sciences

Dental Surgery trains you to become a licensed dentist -- diagnosing and treating problems with teeth, gums, and the mouth. Like medicine, it's a long, demanding program combining deep science knowledge with hands-on clinical and surgical skills.

6 YearsBDS

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 10

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics or Elective Mathematics, with total aggregate not exceeding 10.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Biology and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 15.

Speech and Language Therapy

Health & Medical Sciences

Speech and Language Therapy focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders. Students learn about human anatomy, linguistics, and developmental psychology to help individuals of all ages overcome challenges related to speech, language, voice, and fluency.

2 YearsMSc

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better, in a relevant health, linguistics, or education field. Some prior relevant work experience may be required.

Clinical Psychology

Health & Medical Sciences

Clinical Psychology focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Students learn evidence-based therapeutic techniques, psychological testing, and research methods to help individuals navigate conditions like depression, anxiety, trauma, and severe mental illness.

2 YearsMPhil

Entry Requirements

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better, in Psychology. Relevant clinical or counseling work experience is highly recommended.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 7

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in any three elective subjects with total aggregate not exceeding 7.

Sciences (3 programs)

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 (2026)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Elective Mathematics (B3 or better) and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 15.

Geological Science

Sciences

Geological Science teaches you how the Earth formed and continues to change -- studying rocks, minerals, and geological processes. Unlike Geological Engineering, this is more research and science-focused, providing a strong foundation for understanding Earth's natural resources and hazards.

4 YearsBSc

Cutoff Point (2026)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Chemistry (C6 or better) and two other science electives, with total aggregate not exceeding 15.

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 (2026)

Aggregate 15

Entry Requirements

Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies. Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology, and one other science elective, with total aggregate not exceeding 15.

Frequently asked questions

How many programs does University of Ghana offer?

University of Ghana offers 31 programs across 6 fields of study, including Arts & Humanities, Business & Actuarial Studies, Engineering & Technology, and more.

What is the most competitive program at University of Ghana?

Based on the most recent admissions cycle, Biomedical Engineering has the lowest (most competitive) cutoff point at University of Ghana, with an aggregate of 6. A lower aggregate means stronger WASSCE grades were required.

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