College of Basic and Applied Sciences of the University of Ghana is responsible for training future scientists and researchers for the better utilization of our natural resources and the improvement of the quality of life. West African Students who did not write their WASSCE/SSSCE in Ghana are invited to apply. The application criteria are as follows:
School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences gives certificates in:
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences
The Physical Sciences departments include
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and a Science subject
Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
This school has departments of Mathematical Sciences.
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics and a Science subject
Electives: Credit passes in Further Mathematics and any other two subjects
- Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & a Science subject.
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two of Physics, Further Mathematics and Biology/Geography
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & a Science subject.
Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects
School of Biological Sciences– trains students to learn about the science of life and how to understand how other living forms operate. This school awards degrees in:
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
The departments in the school include : Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology,
Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries
Science, Psychology, Microbiology.
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & a Science subject.
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, and any two subject. At least one of which should be Biology, Further Mathematics or Physics.
School of Agriculture – all the rudiments and advanced theories in agriculture are passed on in this school. The school awards:
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
The departments of the school include: Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & a Science subject.
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, and any two of Physics, Biology/Agriculture Science, Geography and Further Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Science (Food and Clothing Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & a Science subject.
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two subjects.
Family and Consumer Science (Family and Child Studies Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Science subject
Electives: Credit passes in any three electives from
Science
General Arts (except Languages and Visual Arts)
Home Economics/Science (Credit pass in Management in Living and any two of
Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Clothing, General Knowledge in Art, Biology or Chemistry.
School of Engineering Sciences. Students are taught how to apply scientific observations to solve everyday problems. The school awards:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences
The departments in the school include : Material Science and Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agriculture Engineering.
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & a Science subject.
Electives: Credit passes in Further Mathematics and any two of Chemistry, Physics or Biology.
School of Veterinary Medicine. This school teaches students the theory and practice of veterinary science. The treatment of animal diseases and the improvement of animal life. The school awards Doctor of Veterinary after 6 years of satisfying all required courses.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & a Science subject.
Electives: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Further Mathematics.
Level 100 admissions for the 2020/2021 academic year has 30th June, 2020 to be the deadline for application. International applicants are to note that this deadline does not apply to them.
