Entry Requirements- Cambridge ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels | UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR Cambridge ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels 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.

Minimum/General Entry Requirements for:

College of Health Sciences
 

College of Basic and Applied Sciences
 

College of Humanities
 

College of Education

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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

University of Ghana Medical School

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

            Entry Requirements

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

Chemistry and two from Physics, Biology and Mathematics

Where the other two subjects are Biology and Mathematics, candidate must have a pass in GCE  ‘O’ Level Physics.

Candidate must also have passes in GCE ‘O’ level English Language and Mathematics

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

Where the other two subjects are Biology and Mathematics, candidate must have a pass in GCE  ‘O’ Level Physics.

Candidate must also have passes in GCE ‘O’ level English Language 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 with options in:

General Nursing

Community Health Nursing

Paediatric Nursing

Mental Health Nursing

Applicants are expected to select one (1) option

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

The following programmes at the College of Basic and Applied Sciences are FIRST CHOICE programmes: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.

School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

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

Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Sciences with one of the following options:

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

Bachelor of Science degree in any one of the following subjects:

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

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and Biology, and either Mathematics or Physics.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

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 and Consumer Sciences (Food and Clothing)

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

Chemistry and any two (2) subjects.

Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (Food and Clothing)

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

School of Engineering Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Engineering

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

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

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

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

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

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

Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Engineering

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Three (3)’A’ Level subjects comprising:

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

Bachelor of Science in Material Science 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 Ghana Business School

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

Any Three (3) ‘A’ Level subjects

University of Ghana 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 Science in Education (Mathematics)

GCE (Cambridge) – ‘A’ Levels

Entry requirements:

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

Bachelor of Science 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 Science 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 Science 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