UCC Sandwich Application For Admission 2016/2017

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into SANDWICH undergraduate (Bachelors), Diploma and Certificate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2016/2017 academic year.  Scratch cards for online application are up for sale at the Centres listed below:

1.0       SALES CENTRES

  1. Cash Office, University of Cape Coast.
    (Mode of payment – CASH)
  1. Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals
    (Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER)
  1. University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, (Mode of Payment – CASH). 
  1. Kumasi Workers’ College (Mode of Payment – CASH)

e. I-J Consult, Kasoa – Nyanyano Road, Near Witty Kids Int. School (CASH Payment)

COST OF SCRATCH CARD                     –           GH¢250.00

The deadline for submission of completed application forms is Tuesday, 31st January, 2017.

2.0       ONLINE APPLICATIONS

  1. Online applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh then go to Admissions and click on Apply Online for further instructions. Applicants should select either the CERTIFICATE,
    DIPL OMA or DEGREE SANDWICH application type.

All applicants are required to provide the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a) application reference number (b) full name (c) postal address (d) first choice programme and (e) application category which should be CERTIFICATE SANDWICH or DIPLOMA SANDWICH or DEGREE SANDWICH (Post Diploma).

Applicants are advised to read application instructions as well as the contents of the admissions brochure very carefully before completing the online application form.  Applications on which APPLICATION REFERENCE NUMBERS are not indicated will not be processed.

Applicants are advised to select from the programmes listed below only.

3.0       COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES

3.1       FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

  1. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Applicants must be teaching/working in a pre-school or primary school
  2. Applicants must have sat either SSSCE or WASSCE or equivalent examination or must be at least 25 years old
  3. Applicants must pass an entrance examination and an interview conducted by the Department

TARGET GROUP

  1. Teachers and attendants who work in pre-school and in Early Childhood Programmes (Day Care Centres, Nursery Schools and Kindergartens).
  2. Teachers in Primary Schools who are interested in specializing in Early Childhood Education
  3. Staff of institutions related to child care

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (June – July)

DATE OF EXAMINATION

Monday, 3rd April, 2017 to be followed by interview on the same day

FEES

Fresh students           –           GH¢ 1, 411.00
Continuing students  –           GH¢ 1, 315.00

  1. DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Direct Entry

  1. Post-Senior High School candidates with passes in 5 subjects.  Three (3) of the (5) subjects must be in core subjects (including English language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Science) and twp elective subjects with a minimum aggregate of 24 for SSSCE and 36 for WASSCE or ‘O’ level
  2. Applicants with Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ or Certificate in Early Childhood Education
    from recognized institutions with GPA of 2.5 or better
  1. Entry through Exams and Interview
  1. Applicants must be 25 years and above and must have written SSSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ Level or an equivalent examination with at least three passes
  2. ii.   Applicants with certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5

Note:  Candidates in category (2) will be required to pass a selection examination and interview on Tuesday, 28th March, 2017

TARGET GROUP

  1. Untrained

ii.   Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education

iii.  Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

v.   Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (June – July

FEES

Fresh students           –           GH¢ 1, 599.00

Continuing students:
Diploma Year Two:              GH¢1,620.00
Diploma Year Three:-          GH¢1,429.00

c.         POST-DIPLOMA (B.ED) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.    Direct Entry

  1. Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

2.    Entry through Exams and Interview

i.    Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.4 and 1.5

Note:  Candidates in category (2) will be required to pass a selection examination and interview on Monday, 3rd April, 2017

TARGET GROUP

  1. Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education
  2. Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions
  3. Staff of Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (June – July)

FEES

Fresh students           –          GH¢ 1, 773.00

Continuing students:
Diploma Year Two:  –           GH¢1,792.00

Diploma Year Three:-          GH¢1,590.00
All students must pay their full fees into the Department of Basic Education Account (Account Number 3021130000841) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.

For further information call 0332133379

3.2       FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCES EDUCATION

a.    BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HEALTH SCIENCES)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

  1. possess a Diploma in one of the following areas:  General Nursing, Midwifery, Psychiatry/Mental Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nutrition, Disease Control, Environmental Health, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited health training institution.
  2. possess a Diploma in Health Sciences Education, Environmental Health Education, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms;

  1. A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA
  2. A certified copy of Licensure certificate
  3. Licensing Examination Result (Nurses and Midwives)
  4. First appointment letter

Note:  all applicants will have to pass a selection interview.

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (June – July)

FEES

Fresh students           –           GH¢ 2, 700.00
Continuing students –           GH¢ 2, 300.00

4.0       COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

4.1       SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

a.         DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

B.Sc. (ENGINEERING PHYSICS)  – POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess a good HND in Engineering – preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized Polytechnic or Institution in Engineering.

DURATION

Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each).   Next Semester: June – July, 2017

Fees:

Fresh Students:          –           GH¢2,200.00

Continuing Students: –          GH¢2,100.00

The fees should be paid into the School of Physical Sciences Account No. 3021130001057 at any Ghana Commercial Bank Branch.

Call Department or Coordinator on 0332133837 / 0546650939

4.2       DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

a.         DIPLOMA IN WATER & SANITATION

TARGET GROUP

  1. Environmental Health Staff in the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
  2. Professionals in other water and sanitation sector organisations with relevant work experience may apply.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Prospective candidates are expected to possess at least one of the following qualifications and pass an admission interview:

(i)         Certificate in Environmental Health with a minimum of three years of relevant post- qualification work experience.

(ii)       Mature candidates (twenty-five (25) years or above), with  a minimum of three O’level or SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English, Mathematics and one Science Subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Integrated Science) and at least three years working experience in a relevant field.

DURATION

Two (2) Years,Next Sandwich Semester: June-July, 2017 (8 weeks)
FEES:

Admission is on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2016/2017 academic year is as follows:

Fresh Students:-GH¢2,748.00
Continuing Students –   (both Diploma and Post-Diploma students) – GH¢2,687.00

Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Physical Sciences Account at the Ghana Commercial Bank Account Number: 3021130001057.  Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.

For further information on the Water and Sanitation Programme only, please contact 0244253014 between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm from Monday to Friday.

Applicants who wish to pursue degree programme in Water and Sanitation should apply for the regular programme.

4.3     DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

a.         BSc. (LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Applicants should posses a good HND/Diploma in Science Laboratory, Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering, Medical Laboratory Technology – with, at least a second class (lower division) or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution.
  2. All candidates will be required to pass an interview

DURATION

Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each).  Next Semester: June – July, 2017

FEES:

Level 350 and 375:    –           GH¢2,800.00

Level 400:                   –           GH¢3,100.00

The fees should be paid into the School of Physical Sciences Account No. 3021130001057 at any Ghana Commercial Bank.

5.0       COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES

5.1       SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

a.         DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE  (FINANCE)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The programme is available to holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) Accountancy or its equivalent, who obtained Second Class Lower Division or better with two years’ working experience.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with the application forms.

  1. A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA.
  2. A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and results slip.

DURATION

The programme is run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters.

FEES:

Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fees for the 2016/2017 Sandwich Semester (June -July, 2017) are as follows:

  1. Fresh Students           –           GH¢2,620.00
  2. Continuing Students  –           GH¢2,350.00

b.         DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The programme is available to holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) Accountancy or its equivalent, who obtained Second Class Lower Division or better.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with the application forms.

  1. A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA.
  2. A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and results slip.

DURATION

The programme is run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters.

FEES:

Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fees for the 2016/2017 Sandwich Semester (June -July, 2017) are as follows:

  1. Fresh Students           –           GH¢2,620.00
  2. Continuing Students  –           GH¢2,350.00

c.         DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

  1. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Higher National Diploma (or its equivalent) in Management Studies as well as other business related areas from any recognized tertiary institution.
  1. Any other Diploma from any recognized tertiary institution or professional body MAY be considered.

The programme is available to holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent, who obtained Second Class Division or better with two years’ working experience.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms.

  1. A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA.
  2. A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and results slip.

The programme is run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters

Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fees for the 2016/2017 Sandwich Semester (June –July 2017) are:

  1. Fresh Students     –           GH¢2,62.00
  2. Continuing Students –      GH¢2, 350.00

PAYMENT OF FEES:

All students must pay their full fees into the School of Business Sandwich Programme Account (Account Number 3021130002464) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.

d.      DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

1. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT)

2.    BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Higher National Diploma (or its equivalent) in Marketing, Purchasing & Supply, Secretaryship and Management Studies as well as other business related areas from any recognized tertiary institution.
  1. Any other Diploma from any recognized tertiary institution or professional body and in other fields may be considered

The programme is available to holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent, who obtained Second Class Division or better with two years’ working experience.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms.

  1. A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA.
  2. A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and results slip.

The programme is run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters

Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fees for the 2016/2017 Sandwich Semester (June –July 2017) are:

  1. Fresh Students     –           GH¢2,620.00
  2. Continuing Students –        GH¢2, 350.00

PAYMENT OF FEES:

All students must pay their full fees into the School of Business Sandwich Programme Account (Account Number 3021130002464) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.

1. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Higher National Diploma (or its equivalent) in any other business related areas from any recognized tertiary institution
  1. Any other Diploma from any recognized tertiary institution or professional body may be considered

The programme is available to holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) or its equivalent, who obtained Second Class Division or better with two years’ working experience.

Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms.

  1. A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA.
  2. A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and results slip.

The programme is run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters

Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fees for the 2016/2017 Sandwich Semester (June –July 2017) are:

  1. Fresh Students     –           GH¢2,620.00
  2. Continuing Students –     GH¢2, 350.00

PAYMENT OF FEES:

All students must pay their full fees into the School of Business Sandwich Programme Account (Account Number 3021130002464) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.

5.2       FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

a.         DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

  1. B.SC. (TOURISM MANAGEMENT)
  2. B.SC. (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates applying for admission into the above programmes should have the relevant requirements, namely:

  1. Diploma in Tourism Management OR Diploma in Hospitality Management, UCC.
  2. Related Diploma Certificate, such as:
  • HND (Tourism)
  • HND (Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management/Hospitality Management)

All candidates should submit certified copies of their transcripts and NAPTEX Certificate with the application. Candidates will be required to pass a selection interview.

DURATION

This is a four-sandwich semester programme to be run on campus during the June-July and December-January vacation periods over two years. The first Semester begins in June, 2017.

FEES:            

Fresh students                       –          GH¢2,500.00

Continuing students              –          GH¢2,150.00

b.         DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

TARGET GROUPS

The programme targets drivers in governmental and non-governmental institutions/organizations, transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Kingdom Transport, Metro Mass Transport Services (MMTS), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Car Rentals as well as educational Institutions in the country.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The programme is available to people with Certificates in basic road safety or fleet management from the Road Safety Transportation Consultancies (RSTC) Limited or similar training institutions.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The first Semester begins in June, 2017.

FEES

Fresh students                         –          GH¢2,500.00

Continuing students                –          GH¢2,200.00

For further information on programmes of the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, visit www.grp.edu.gh

c.         DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

  1. DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the underlisted qualifications.  In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration and National Disaster Management Organisation, Teachers and NGOs with three (3) years working experience are encouraged to apply.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

  • Minimum credits in GCE ‘O’ level including English and Mathematics or its equivalent
  • Aggregate 24 or better in SSSCE / WASSCE including English and Mathematics
  • Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ or its equivalent
  • Stenographer Grade Two Certificate.  Passes in GCE ‘A’ level will be an advantage

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each.  The First Semester begins in June, 2017.

FEES:             Fresh Students                       –           GH¢ 2,300.00

                        Continuing Students             –           GH¢ 1,950.00

  1. B.A. (SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the underlisted qualifications.  In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service and Fire Service.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following requirements:

a.   Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management, University of Cape
Coast (UCC).

b.   Related Diploma Certificate, such as:

All candidates should have obtained at least Second Class Lower at the Diploma Level.  In addition all applicants will have to pass a selection interview.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The first Semester begins in June, 2017.

FEES:             Fresh Students                       –           GH¢ 2,300.00

                        Continuing Students             –           GH¢ 1,950.00

d.         INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

            DIPLOMA IN LABOUR STUDIES

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to top level Trade Union personnel, Human Resource Management practitioners and Employers.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

  • Certificate in Labour Studies from the University of Cape Coast
  • SSSCE / WASSCE with credit passes in English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science
  • GCE ‘A’ level passes in three subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics
  • GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics.  Such candidates will have to pass a special entrance examination

DURATION

Two (2) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each.  The First Semester begins in June, 2017.

FEES:             Fresh Students                       –           GH¢ 3,277.00

                        Continuing Students             –           GH¢ 2,500.00

5.3       FACULTY OF ARTS

a.         DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN VALUES

DIPLOMA IN RELIGION AND HUMAN VALUES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS/TARGET GROUP:

Candidates applying for admission into the programme must be holders of any one of the following:

  1. Five (5) credit passes at SSSCE/WASSCE including English and Social Studies
  2. Training College Certificate
  3. Certificate in Ministry from a recognized institution
  4. Persons who show evidence of involvement in Ministry or teaching over a long period (special admission)

All candidates will be required to pass a selection interview.

TARGET GROUPS

  1. Teachers
  2. Pastors
  3. Persons working with para-Church organisations

DURATION

The programme is run over two (2) long vacation periods (Sandwich Semesters) lasting eight (8) weeks each.  The first semester begins in June, 2017.

FEES:

Admission will be on fee-paying basis. The fees for the 2016/2017 Sandwich Semester (June -July, 2017) are as follows:

  1. Fresh Students:         –           GH¢2,500.00
  2. Continuing Students:  –         GH¢2,100.00

6.0       COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

6.1       SCHOOL OF NURSING

  1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (B.Sc. (NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

Professionals with Nursing Diploma who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

  1. Be Registered General Nurses (RGN) with a minimum working experience of not less than three (3) years.
  1. Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
  1. Pass an examination and an interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks (June-July 2017) followed by inter- semester courses during the vacation.

  

First Semester: June-July, 2017

FEES:

Admission is on fee-paying basis. Fees for the 2016/2017 academic year is as follows:

Fresh Students-GH¢3,100.00

Continuing Students –           GH¢3,000.00

Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Nursing Account No. 0221900040004 at the Prudential Bank, UCC.   Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.

For further enquiries please contact:  02028194964 / 03321-33342

  1. B.Sc. (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

  1. Be Registered Nurses (RMN) with a Certificate or a Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.
  1. Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
  1. Pass a written test followed by a formal interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks (June-July) followed by inter- semester courses during the vacation.

First Semester: June-July, 2017

FEES:

Admission is on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2016/2017 academic year is as follows:

Fresh Students-GH¢3,400.00

Continuing Students –           GH¢3,300.00

Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Nursing Account No. 0221900040004 at the Prudential Bank, UCC.   Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.

For further enquiries please contact:  02028194964 / 03321-33342

3.         BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

  1. Be Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) with a Certificate or a Diploma from a recognized Nurses’ Training College (NTC) with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.
  1. Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
  1. Pass a written test followed by an interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks (June-July) followed by inter- semester courses during the vacation.

First Semester: June-July, 2017

FEES:

Admission is on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2016/2017 academic year is as follows:

Fresh Students-GH¢3,400.00

Continuing Students –           GH¢3,300.00

Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Nursing Account No. 0221900040004 at the Prudential Bank, UCC.   Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.

6.2       SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

a.         DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

            BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (SANDWICH)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Health Information Officers and Medical Records Staff

   ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

  1. Applicants should possess a good HND in either Statistics or Health Information, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
  1. A good Diploma in either Statistics or Health Information, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
  1. Applicants with certificate in Medical Records with three (3) years’ work experience

DURATION

  1. Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for applicants in category (i) above
  2. Six (6) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for applicants in category (ii) above
  3. Eight (8) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for applicants in category (iii) above

All applicants must pass a selection interview

First Semester: June-July, 2017

FEES:

Admission is on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2016/2017 academic year is as follows:

Fresh Students-GH¢2,650.00

Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Allied Health Sciences Account No. 3610122616111 at any UniBank Branch, UCC Branch.   Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.

b.    DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

CERTIFICATE IN HERBAL MEDICINE

TARGET GROUP

Traditional Medicine Practitioners who belong to the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners’ Associations (GHAFTRAM).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

–           Six (6) credit passes at SSSCE/WASSCE including English, Mathematics and
Integrated Science/Social Studies

–           Mature candidates not below the age of 25 years and must be members of the
Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners’ Associations (GHAFTRAM).

–           Individual applicants must pass an entrance examination and interview conducted
by the Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Goals and Objectives of the Programme

The programme aims at producing competent and scientifically trained Traditional Herbal Practitioners who

  1. are innovative and can provide exemplary leadership in herbal medicine practice in Ghana
  2. have the knowledge and skills to be able to provide meaningful solutions to public health related problems in the area of herbal medicine
  3. have entrepreneurial skills to be able to establish and/or improve upon their own bio-enterprise and create jobs for others.

Duration of Programme

The programme will be run on sandwich basis and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (June – July).  The first semester will take place at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, UCC while the second semester will take place at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Mampong-Akwapim.

FEES:

Fresh Students           –           GH¢2,605.00

Continuing Students –           GH¢2,350.00

The fees are to be paid into the School of Allied Health Sciences Account No. 3610122616111 at UniBank, UCC Branch.  Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders

c.         DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY – POST DIPLOMA (SANDWICH)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Health Information Officers and Medical Records Staff

   ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

  1. Possess a good HND / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
  1. Applicants with BSc. in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technology or any other with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in the Clinical Laboratory are eligible to apply

All applicants must pass a selection interview to be considered for admission

DURATION

  1. Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each)

First Semester: June-July, 2017

FEES:

Admission is on fee-paying basis. The fee for the 2016/2017 academic year is as follows:

Fresh Students-GH¢2,650.00

Continuing Students –           GH¢2,165.00

Fees should be paid by direct deposit into the School of Allied Health Sciences Account No. 3610122616111 at UniBank, UCC Branch.   Students will be required to produce their pay-in slips at the time of registration. Please DO NOT USE bank drafts or payment orders.

7.0       ACCOMMODATION

The sandwich programmes are residential, and students outside Cape Coast will be responsible for securing their own accommodation on campus. There are accommodation options in the halls of residence to choose from.

8.0       COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Applicants are advised to read, very carefully, instructions on the admission forms before completing them.

Applicants are required to give the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a) Full name (b) Postal Address (c) Programme.

9.0       SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION FORMS

  1. All completed application forms should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand
  2. All completed Application Forms should reach THE DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST by Tuesday, 31st January, 2017.
  1. No additional documents will be accepted after submission of application forms