University of Ghana Entry Requirements- Cambridge 'A' and 'O' Levels

By | January 11, 2019

Below is the minimum general requirements for applicants who want to apply into the University of Ghana with Cambridge ‘A’ and ‘O’ levels.

Entry Requirements- Cambridge ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS FOR THE 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR

Minimum/General Entry Requirement

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels

Applicants must have three relevant subjects at the Cambridge ‘A’ Levels.

In addition, they must have at least five (5) passes including English and Mathematics at the Cambridge ‘O’ Level.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences must pass an entrance examination and/or interview.

School of Medicine & Dentistry

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery

           GCE (Cambridge) –  ‘A’ Levels

Entry Requirements:

                 Three (3) of the following ‘A’ Level Subjects:

                 Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology and Mathematics

School of Pharmacy

  • Doctor of Pharmacy

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry Requirements:

                Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.

School of Biological & Allied Health Sciences
 

  • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Science in Radiography
  • Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry Requirements:

                      Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Mathematics

School of Nursing & Midwifery

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing

                      GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

                      Entry requirements:

          Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics or

           Any Three ‘A’ Level subjects.

  • Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
    GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
    Entry Requirements:
               Three (3) of the following ’A’ Level subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics or
               Any Three ‘A’ Level subjects

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES

School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences

Physical Sciences

Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

          Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

          Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

                Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

                 Mathematics and any other two (2) subjects

  • Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences

Earth Sciences

Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics    

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels 

Entry requirements:

                 Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

                 Chemistry and any two (2) of Physics, Mathematics and Biology/Geography

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

​           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

          Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

School of Biological Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences

Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Psychology, Microbiology.

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

              Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

            Chemistry and Biology, and either Mathematics or Physics.

School of Agriculture

  • Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

               Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

             Chemistry, and any two (2) of Physics, Biology, Geography and Mathematics.

  • Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Science (Food and Clothing Option)

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

               Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

             Chemistry and any two (2) subjects.

Family and Consumer Science (Family and Child Studies Option)

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

               ]Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

School of Engineering Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences

Material Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agriculture Engineering.

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

              Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

            Mathematics and any two (2) of Chemistry, Physics, Biology.

School of Veterinary Medicine

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

           ​GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

              Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

            Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages

  • Bachelor of Arts

                      GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

               Entry requirements:

Passes in any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects.

Applicants must have the following subjects to qualify to read the under listed courses:

Economics, Mathematics or Statistics       – ‘A’ Level Mathematics

Computer Science                                     – ‘A’ Level Mathematics

French                                                       – ‘A’ Level French

English                                                      – ‘A’ Level English Literature

Geography                                                – ‘A’ Level Geography

University of Business School

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

          GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

  Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

University of School of Law

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

School of Performing Arts

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

   Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 12 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

School of Education & Leadership

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (English)

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

    Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects including English Literature

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (Non-Teaching)

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

    Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

  • Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Physical Culture Studies

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels
           Entry requirements:
                          Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (Mathematics)

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

    Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects including Mathematics

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (Biology)

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

            Entry requirements:

    Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising ‘A’ Level Biology and any other Two (2) ‘A’ Level subjects

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (Chemistry)

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

            Entry requirements:

    Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising ‘A’ Level Chemistry any other Two (2) ‘A’ Level subjects

  • Bachelor of Arts in Education (Physics)

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

            Entry requirements:

    Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects comprising ‘A’ Level Physics any other Two (2) ‘A’ Level subjects

School of Continuing & Distance Education        

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

    Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

           GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

           Entry requirements:

    Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects