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