UG Legon Admission Requirements And Cut Of Points For Undergraduate, Distance, Postgraduate And Mature Applicants

Here are the official University Of Ghana (UG) Legon Admission Minimum Entry Requirements For Bachelor Programmes, Diploma Programmes, Distance applicants Undergraduate applicants, Postgraduate applicants and  Mature Applicants for the academic year. These requirements are to be met in addition the other programme-specific requirements.

 

Also included in this article is the University Of Ghana (UG) Legon Cut Off Points for the academic year admissions that has been officially released. The Management of the University Of Ghana (UG) Legon has officially released the admission cut off points for the academic year.

The University Of Ghana (UG) Legon Cut off Points helps you to know the requirements for admission into the University. Candidates seeking admission into the University of Cape Coast must meet the cut off point for admission.

 

If you want to be updated when admission list and status is released or for general updates, kindly provide your whatsapp number or email in the comment section.

 

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UG Legon Minimum Requirements For Undergraduate Bachelor Programmes

 

The University of Ghana announces for the information of the general public the minimum requirements are for the admission of prospective applicants into various undergraduate programmes for the academic year. Applicants should take note of the following minimum undergraduate programmes for the academic year before applying for admission:

 

GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE – Minimum/General Entry

 

Minimum Admission Requirements into Legon Campus, Accra City Campus and Korle Bu Campus.

 

An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University of Ghana must have at least

  1. credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science related programmes) or Social Studies (for non-Science related programmes) and three elective subjects in Science for applicants applying to Science or Agriculture related disciplines or three elective subjects in General Arts/Business for applicants applying to non-Science related disciplines, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24.
  2. In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.

 

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

 

Ghana WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants

Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences:

  1. must pass an interview and/or entrance examination.

 

Entry Requirements For University of Ghana Medical School

 

Minimum Admission Requirements For Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Core:  Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics

 

Entry Requirements For University of Ghana Dental School

 

Minimum Admission Requirements For Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Core:  Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics

 

 

Entry Requirements For School of Pharmacy

 

Minimum Admission Requirements For Doctor of Pharmacy

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Elective Mathematics

 

Entry Requirements For School of Biological & Allied Health Sciences

 

Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Medical Laboratory, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy.

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Elective Mathematics

 

Entry Requirements For School of Nursing and Midwifery

 

Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:

Applicants are expected to select one (1) option;

    1.         General Nursing
    2.         Community Health Nursing
    3.         Paediatric Nursing
    4.         Mental Health Nursing

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies.

Electives: Credit passes in three electives from any of the combinations below:

  1. Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics

  2. General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry

  3. Three General Arts Electives

  4. Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition

  5. Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art and French.

 

Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in three electives from any of the combinations below:

  1. Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
  2. General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
  3. Three General Arts Electives
  4. Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
  5. Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art and French.

 

COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

 

Note that 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.

 

Entry Requirements For School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences ( Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics )

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences ( Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics )

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies.

Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects with at least a B2 in Elective Mathematics.

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences ( Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics )

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Geography and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in Chemistry

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects, with at least a B2 in Core Mathematics.

 

Entry Requirements For School of Biological Sciences

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences ( Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Microbiology )

 

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in Chemistry

 

 

  • Minimum Requirements Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics

 

Entry Requirements For School of Agriculture

 

  • Minimum Requirements Bachelor of Science in Agriculture ( Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology )

 

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agriculture Science, Geography and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in Chemistry

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (Food and Clothing)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects with at least a C6 in Chemistry

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences (Family and Child Studies)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

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.

 

Entry Requirements For School of Engineering Sciences

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Engineering

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies.

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

    

    Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

    Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Food Processing Engineering

    

    Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

    Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Material Science Engineering

 

   Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

   Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics

 

 

Entry Requirements For School of Veterinary Medicine

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Elective Mathematics, with at least a C6 in both Biology and Chemistry

 

 

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

 

GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

 

Entry Requirements For School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Arts

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects

 

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

  • Economics, Mathematics or Statistics            –  Elective Mathematics
  • Computer Science                                           – Elective Mathematics
  • French                                                             – French
  • English                                                            – English Literature
  • Geography                                                      – Geography

 

Entry Requirements For University of Ghana Business School

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects

 

Entry Requirements For University of Ghana School of Law

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects

 

Entry Requirements For School of Performing Arts

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Fine Arts

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three electives subjects.

The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.

 

 

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

 

 GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

 

Entry Requirements For School of Education & Leadership

 

  • Minimum Requirements For BA Education (English)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects including English Literature.

 

  • Minimum Requirements For BA Education (Non-Teaching)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects.

 

  • Minimum Requirements For BA Sport and Physical Culture Studies

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects

 

  • Minimum Requirements For B.Sc. Education (Mathematics)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any other two elective subjects

 

  • Minimum Requirements For B.Sc. Education (Biology)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in Biology and any other two elective subjects

 

  • Minimum Requirements For B.Sc. Education (Chemistry)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any other two elective subjects

 

  • Minimum Requirements For B.Sc. Education (Physics)

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in Physics and any other two elective subjects

 

Entry  Requirements For School of Continuing &Distance Education

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

 

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 24

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Arts

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not more than 30

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies

Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 30

 

  • Minimum Requirements For Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Applicants must be professional nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Nursing Training College, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) OF 2.5 or better.

 

 

All interested applicants can register at any of the Learning Centres of the School of Continuing and Distance Education below, after payment into the following account: Account Name and number: (UG Learning Centre A/C, ECOBANK. A/C Number 0160134485305902).

All interested applicants can register at any of the Accounts offices of the School of Continuing and Distance Education below, after payment into the following account: Account Name and number: College of Education, ECOBANK. A/C NUMBER 0160094485305901.

 

Accra  UG Learning Centre

0302 228182

Tema UG Learning Centre

0244818069

Takoradi UG Learning Centre

0312 023476

Kumasi  UG Learning Centre

0322 023726

Sunyani UG Learning Centre

0352 027153

Tsito/Ho  UG Learning Centre

0303 938851

Koforidua UG Learning Centre

0342 290824

Tamale UG Learning Centre

0372 022238

Bolgatanga UG Learning Centre

0382 022315

Cape Coast UG Learning Centre

0332 132100

Wa UG Learning Centre

0392 022189

 

 

 

UG Legon Minimum Requirements For American High School

 

  1.  Entry Requirements- American High School

 

UG Legon Minimum Requirements For Cambribge ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels

 

  1.   Entry Requirements- Cambribge ‘A’ and ‘O’ Levels

 

UG Legon Minimum Requirements For Postgraduate Applicants

 

  1.   Requirements For Postgraduate Applicants

 

UG Legon Minimum Requirements For Distance Education Applicants

 

  1.   Requirements For Distance Education Applicants

 

 

UG Legon Cut Off Points For Admissions

 

The UG legon Cut Off Points for the academic year admissions has been officially released.

The Management of the University Of Ghana (UG) Legon has officially released the admission cut off points for the academic year.

University Of Ghana (UG) Legon Cut off Points helps you to know the requirements for admission into the University. Candidates seeking admission into the University Of Ghana (UG) Legon must meet the cut off point for admission.

ProgrammeCut-off Points
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
Biological Sciences20
BSc. Agriculture24
Earth Sciences20(21)
Agricultural Engineering24
Biomedical Engineering11(12)
Computer Engineering10(11)
Food Process Engineering22(23)
Materials Science & Engineering24
Family & Child Studies24
Food & Clothing24
Information Technology12
Mathematical Sciences15(16)
Physical Sciences24
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine16(17)
College of Health Sciences
BSc Nursing10
BScMidwifery11
Medicine7
Dentistry10
BSC Medical Laboratory Sciences13
BSc Physiotherapy16
BSc Dietetics17
BSc Occupatioanl21
Radiography16
Pharmacy8
College of Education
BSc Education24
BA Education22
Bachelor of Arts Distance30
BSC Administration  Distance30
Bed( JHS Specialism)22
BA Sports and Physical Culture24
BSc  Information Tech. Distance22
College of Humanities
Bachelor of Laws6
BSc Administration7(8)
Bsc Administration Fee Paying14
BSc Administration  City Campus24
Bachelor of Arts – General Arts Background15(16)
Bachelor of Arts Fee Paying22
BA- Business/Science/ Vocational Background12
Bachelor of Arts City Capus24
Bachelor of Fine Art24

 

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21 Comments

  1. I will be very glad if they keep me update when the forms are out and it deadline

  2. I wish to be informed if the admission portal will re-open for undergraduate applicants.
    Contact : 0269941082

  3. I also wish to be informed the closing date for 2023/2024 students recruitment

    1. please I wish to be inform about when school is recruiting students am in cameroon and wish to do masters in Data science just completed my degree 6 months ago .
      contact : 682948197

  4. Please alert me when
    The admission begins for the 2021/2022 wassce candidates

  5. I applied for admission and I haven’t gotten any message so I don’t know whether I had admission or not I have pass results

    1. Please is the cut off point for only elective subjects or both elective and core

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