KNUST Undergraduate Programmes and Cutoff Points

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) as part of their yearly admission process has opened admission for interested candidates to apply for this year’s KNUST undergraduate programmes. This article will talk about the KNUST admission requirements, as well as the entry requirements for KNUST degree programmes available.

KNUST Programmes and  Requirements

KNUST MATURE, ‘A’ LEVEL AND SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

GROUP A (BIOLOGICAL)

BSc. Agriculture
BSc. Landscape Design and Management
BSc. Agricultural Biotechnology
BSc. Natural Resources Management
BSc. Forest Resources Technology
BSc. Agribusiness Management
BSc. Aquaculture and Water Resources Management
BSc. Biochemistry
BSc. Biological Science
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
BSc. Food Science and Technology
BSc. Environmental Science
BSc. Environmental Science (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Human Biology (Medicine) (Fee-Paying)
BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology
BSc. Medical Laboratory Technology (Obuasi Campus)
Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) (2 Years Top–up for Practicing Pharmacists only), Fee–Paying
BHM. Herbal Medicine
BSc. Nursing
BSc. Nursing (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Nursing (Emergency option for Practicing Nurses only)
BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science
BSc. Physician Assistantship
BSc. BDS (Dental Surgery) (Fee-Paying)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
BSc. Midwifery (Females Only)

BSc. Midwifery (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Midwifery (Females Practicing Midwives Only) (Sandwich)
BSc. Medical Imaging (BSc. Sonography)
BSc. Disability and Rehabilitation Studies

GROUP B (PHYSICAL)

BSc. Chemistry
BSc. Physics
BSc. Mathematics
BSc. Computer Science
BSc. Actuarial Science
BSc. Statistics
BSc. Meteorology and Climate Science

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KNUST  COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BSc. Agricultural Eng.
BSc. Chemical Engineering
BSc. Civil Engineering
BSc. Civil Eng. (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Electrical/Electronic Eng.
BSc. Electrical/Electronic Eng. (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Geomatic Engineering
BSc. Geomatic Eng. (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Mechanical Engineering
BSc. Mechanical Eng. (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Computer Engineering
BSc. Materials Engineering
BSc. Materials Eng. (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Aerospace Engineering
BSc. Petroleum Engineering
BSc. Telecommunications Eng.

 BSc. Geological Engineering
BSc. Geological Eng. (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Biomedical Engineering
BSc. Petrochemical Engineering
BSc. Metallurgical Engineering
BSc. Metallurgical Eng. (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Automobile Engineering.
BSc. Industrial Engineering.
BSc. Marine Engineering.

GROUP C (TECHNOLOGY, SOCIAL SCIENCES, ETC)

BSc. Architecture
BSc. Land Economy
BSc. Real Estate
BSc. Development Planning
BSc. Human Settlement Planning
BSc. Construction Technology and Management (BSc Building Technology)
BSc. Quantitative Surveying and Construction Economics (BSc Building Technology)
BFA Painting and Sculpture
BFA. Ceramics (Industrial Art)
BSc. Ceramic Technology (Industrial Art)
BA Metal Product Design Technology
BSc. Textile Design and Technology
BSc. Fashion Design
BA. Integrated Rural Art and Industry
BA. Publishing Studies
BA. Communication Design (Graphic Design)
BSc Business Administration (Human Resource Management/Management)
BSc. Business Administration (Human Resource Management/Management)
(Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Business Administration (Marketing/International Business)

BSc. Business Administration (Marketing/International Business) (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Business Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance)
BSc. Business Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance) (Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Business
Information Technology)
BSc. Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management/BIT)
(Obuasi Campus)
BSc. Hospitality and Tourism Management
LLB (Degree Holders Only) (Fee-Paying)
BA. History
BA. Political Studies
BA. French and Francophone Studies (BA. French)
BA. Akan Language and Culture (BA. Akan)
BA. Linguistics
BA. Communication Studies
BA. Geography and Rural Development.
BA. English
BA. Economics
BA. Sociology
BA. Social Work
BA. Religious Studies
BEd. Junior High School Education (Mathematics, Science, I.C.T., Agricultural Science,
History, Visual Art, and Geography)
BSc. Packaging Technology

KNUST ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES WITH WASSCE/SSSCE, GCE/IGCSE ‘A’ & ‘O’ LEVELS, ABCE/GBCE, MATURE AND EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

1. Most first degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration
2. Minimum/General Entry Requirements

  A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have CREDIT passes in the THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science), and CREDIT passes in THREE WASSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects or its equivalent relevant to the chosen programme with aggregate 24 or better.
(WASSCE: A1-C6/SSSCE A-D) D7, E8 & F9 ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR ADMISSION PURPOSES.

**It is worth noting that the THREE CORE SUBJECTS are prerequisites for all Programmes of study at our University.

B. GCE/IGCSE (CAMBRIDGE) ‘A’ & ‘O’LEVELS/MATURE APPLICANTS

Holders of GCE/IGCSE must have FIVE credits at the ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics (or its approved equivalent), plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level/Three Credits in the case of mature applicants. In addition, the applicant must fulfill the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.

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  C. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)

Holders of GBCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.

   D. ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)

HOLDERS OF ABCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects relevant to the Programme of study.

  E. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

Holders of International Baccalaureate (IB) should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in Three (3) Subjects relevant to the Programme of choice and a minimum of grade 5 in Chemistry for Health and Allied Sciences. For Engineering, at least grade 5 at the Higher Level (HL) in Mathematics. In addition, one must have a minimum of grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics at the Standard Level (SL) and at least grade C in a Science subject at the IGCSE.

Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one year English Proficiency Certificate.

Transfer of Applicants To KNUST

Applicants from other universities (local and international) seeking admission to continue their programme must submit official transcripts through the KNUSTAdmission Office or the International Programmes Office (IPO) to the Head of the Department. Proof of English proficiency and translation of the transcript must be added where necessary.

KNUST  COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Faculty of Agriculture

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

A. BSc. AGRICULTURE
B. BSc. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry and any TWO (2) from Physics or Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.

C. BSc. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry and any TWO from the following options:
i. Science: Physics or Mathematics and Biology or General Agriculture.
ii. Business: Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Costing and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.
iii. General Arts: Economics, Geography, and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.
iv. General Agriculture: Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.

D. BSc. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE from the following options:
i. Science: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture.
ii. Business: Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Costing, and Elective Mathematics.
iii. General Arts: Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General Knowledge in Art.
iv. General Agriculture: Chemistry, Physics or Elective Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Animal Husbandry or Horticulture.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

A. BSc. AGRICULTURE
B. BSc. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
C. BSc. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT
D. BSc. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects or equivalent qualifications including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science.

3.0 NATIONAL DIPLOMA OR HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA

National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or Agriculture-related programme from a recognised institution.

4.0 KNUST  MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicant must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Must have a minimum of TWO (2) years post qualification experience.
  
• Applicants must also satisfy either WASSCE/SSSCE or GCE ‘A’ Level requirements or HND.

Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

KNUST Faculty of Natural Resource Management

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

A. BSC. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
B. BSC. FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
C. BSC. AQUACULTURE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics, or General Agriculture.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANT

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects or equivalent qualifications including English Language and Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one from Biology, Agricultural Science, and Mathematics. Applicants with Agricultural Science or Mathematics must have a credit in “O’ Level Biology.
  

3.0 DIPLOMA HOLDERS

• Two (2) Years Post Diploma field experience.
  
• Applicants must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR ‘A’ Level.
  
• Shortlisted applicants must pass an interview.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

• Applicant must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Must have a minimum of Two (2) Years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management.
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR ‘A’ Level.
• Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.
  

D. BSc. PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

1.0 WASSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit Passes in THREE (3) from any of the following options: Science, General Arts, Visual Art, Technical and Home Economics.

2.0 ‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent passes from any of the following options: Science, and General Arts.

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3.0 MATURE Applicants

• Applicants must be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
• EITHER possess FIVE (5) credits at ‘O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language, OR
  
• Credit passes in THREE (3) WASSCE/SSSCE core Subjects plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Science, General Arts, Visual Art, Technical, and, Home Economics. Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

A. BA. HISTORY

B. BA. POLITICAL STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: History or Government and any one from Economics, Geography, French, Ghanaian Language, Literature in English, Religious Studies and any other General Arts Elective and a Pass in Social Studies.

C. BA. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Economics, Government, French, English Literature, Religious Studies, History, Elective Mathematics, Akan, and any other General Arts Elective.

D. BA. ENGLISH

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) including Literature in English, and any TWO (2) from French, History, Government, Economics, Geography, Akan, Religious Studies, and any other subject in General Arts.

E. BA. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Good pass in French (at Grade A1-B3) and any TWO from History, Religious Studies, Economics, Geography, Government, Literature in English, Business Management, Ghanaian Language and any other General Arts Elective.

F. BA. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) including Akan (Asante Twi, Fante, and Akuapem Twi) and any TWO from History, Geography, Literature in English, French, Economics, Religious Studies, Government and Business Management.

G. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

(b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) from any ONE (1) of the following options.

i. Three (3) Electives from Group A OR
ii. Two (2) from Group A and One (1) from Group B OR
iii. One (1) from Group A and Two (2) from Group B: Group A: English Literature, Ghanaian Language (e.g., Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, and Fante, Ewe, and Ga, etc.,), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, Yoruba, etc.).

Group B: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Government, Business Management.

H. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

(b) BA. SOCIAL WORK

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) from History, Geography, Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language, Government, Business Management, Elective Mathematics, Economics and other General Arts Elective and Science Electives.

I. BA. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) from General Arts subjects.

J. BA. ECONOMICS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Good pass in Economics (at grade A1-B3), credit passes in Elective Mathematics, and any one (1) of the following: History, Geography, Government, French, Literature in English, Ghanaian Language, Business Management, Costing, and Accounting. Applicants must have a minimum of grade C/B3 in Economics.

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

A. BA. HISTORY
B. BA. POLITICAL STUDIES

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes including History and/or Government and any One (1) or Two (2) from Economics, Geography, French, Religious Studies and Ghanaian Language. Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.
  

C. BA. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes including Geography and TWO (2) other subjects from History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies, Elective Mathematics and Economics. They must also obtain a pass in General Paper.

D. BA. ENGLISH

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level: Credit passes including Literature in English and TWO (2) other subjects from History, French, English, Akan, Religious Studies and Economics.
  

E. (a) BA. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

(b) BA. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects including French and/or Akan (Asante Twi, Fante, and Akuapem Twi), and any TWO (2) of the following Subjects: Literature in English, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Business Management, any other Ghanaian Language, and Religious Studies.
  

F. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

(b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and  Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects in the TWO (2) Subject Groups below:
  
• Either all Subjects from Group A or
  
• Two (2) subjects from Group A, and one (1) subject from Group B
  
• One (1) subject from Group A, and Two (2) subjects from Group B
  

GROUP A: English Literature, Ghanaian Language (e.g., Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, Fante, Ewe, Ga, etc.), Foreign Language (e. g. French, Igbo, Wolof, Yoruba, etc.).

GROUP B: History, Geography, Economics, Religious Studies, Government, Business Management. They must also have a pass in General Paper.

G. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

(b) BA. SOCIAL WORK

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and  Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Government, Religious Studies, History, Economics, and Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language and Elective Mathematics. They must also have a pass in General Paper.

H. BA. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Christian Religious Studies, History, Literature in English, French, Economics, Government, and Geography.
  

I. BA. ECONOMICS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
  
• ‘‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects including Economics, Mathematics and any ONE from Geography, French, Literature in English, Business Management, History, Government etc. Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.
  

3.0 KNUST MATURE APPLICANTS

A. BA. HISTORY

B. BA. POLITICAL STUDIES

C. BA. GEOGRAPHY AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

D. BA. ENGLISH

E. (a) BA. FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

(b) BA. AKAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

F. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

(b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

G. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

(b) BA. SOCIAL WORK

H. BA. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

I. BA. ECONOMICS

Entry Requirements

• An applicant must be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Applicants must also satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE OR ‘A’ Level.

4.0 DIPLOMA APPLICANTS

A. (a) BA. LINGUISTICS

(b) BA. MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Diploma (Second Class Lower or better) in Communication Studies or a related course; e.g. Archival Studies, Journalism and International Relations.

B. (a) BA. SOCIOLOGY

(b) BA. SOCIAL WORK

Entry Requirements

Diploma in Social Work/Social Administration and any other relevant Diploma from an accredited university or Institution.

An applicant must pass a written examination and interview. Such candidates would be admitted into the second year of the Programme

C. BA. RELIGIOUS STUDIES

Entry requirements

Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Religious Studies or Theology with a Minimum Grade “B+” from an Accredited University or Theological Seminary will be admitted into the SECOND YEAR of the programme, subject to passing an entrance examination and interview.

KNUST Faculty of Law

BACHELOR OF LAW (LLB)

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS (Category I)

Entry Requirements

• Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
  
• Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) from the following programmes: General Arts; Business; Visual Art or General Science.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS (Category 1)

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in relevant subjects in General Science, Business, Visual Art or General Arts.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS (Category I)

• An applicant should be at least 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• An applicant must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A’ Level
  
• Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
  

Applicants in this category will be required to pursue the Programme for Four (4) Years.

Mature applicants must be non-degree holders

4.0 OTHER APPLICANTS (Category II)

Degree and/or Higher Degree Holders in Any Discipline
Applicants with the above qualification in any discipline may apply. Short-listed
applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
Applicants in category ii (a) will be required to pursue the Programme, in
Parallel mode, for Three (3) years. Mature applicants with a Diploma with more
than Ten (10) years of working experience may apply under this category.

KNUST School of Business

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

A. BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)

B. BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)

C. BSc. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groups; Business, General Arts, General Science, and Vocational/Home Economics.

D. BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)
E. BSc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groups; Business, General Arts, and General Science.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

A. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)

B. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)

C. BSC. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects in General Arts, Business, and General Science.

D. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)

E. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects in General Arts, Business, and General Science.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

A. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)
B. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
C. BSC. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

• An applicant should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
  
• An applicant must satisfy the requirement for either ‘A’ Level or WASSCE/SSSCE with credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Business, General Arts, General Science, and Vocational/Home Economics.
  
• Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.
  

D. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)

E. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry Requirements

• An applicant should be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application.
  
• An applicant must satisfy the requirement for either ‘A’ Level or WASSCE/SSSCE with credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Business, General Arts, and General Science.
  
• Short-listed Applicants shall take an entrance examination and pass an interview.

4.0 OTHER APPLICANTS

A. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT/MANAGEMENT)
B. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS)
C. BSC. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Entry Requirements

i. General Business Certificate (GBCE) and/or Advanced Business Certificate (ABCE):

• Credit passes in at least SIX (6) subjects including English Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE, or
  
• Credit passes in the THREE (3) relevant Compulsory Subjects and THREE (3) Optional Subjects at the ABCE.
  

ii. ACCA, ICA, ACIB or CIM:

• Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE (3) Core Subjects and THREE Electives OR,
  
• FIVE (5) credit passes at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants in this category are admitted into year one.
  

iii. HND with Second Class (Lower Division) and above:

• Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE (3) Core subjects and THREE (3) Electives OR,
  
• FIVE (5) credit passes at O’ level including English language and mathematics. These applicants would be placed in either Year Two (2) or Year Three (3) after passing an entrance examination/interview.
  

D. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ACCOUNTING/BANKING AND FINANCE)

E. BSC. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY  CHAIN MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Entry requirements

i. General Business Certificate (GBCE) and/or Advanced Business Certificate (ABCE):

• Credit passes in at least SIX (6) subjects including English Language and Business Mathematics at the GBCE, OR THREE (3) credit passes in the relevant Compulsory Subjects Plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects at the ABCE.
  

ii. ACCA, ICA, ACIB or CIM:

• Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE (3) Core Subjects and THREE Electives OR
  
• FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants in this category are admitted into year one.

iii. HND with Second Class (Lower Division) and above:

• Credit passes at WASSCE/SSSCE in THREE (3) Core subjects and THREE (3) Electives OR
  
• FIVE (5) credit passes at O’ level including English language and mathematics. These applicants would be placed in either Year Two (2) or Year Three (3) after passing an entrance examination/interview.

KNUST Engineering Programmes

A. BSc. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
B. BSc. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
C. BSc. CIVIL ENGINEERING
D. BSc. MATERIALS ENGINEERING
E. BSc. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
F. BSc. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
G. BSc. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
H. BSc. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
I. BSc. GEOMATIC (GEODETIC) ENGINEERING
J. BSc. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
K. BSc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING
L. BSc. TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
M. BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
N. BSc. PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
O. BSc. METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

KNUST Engineering Programmes Entry Requirements

• Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
  
• Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry
• For J, K, L, and M, Programmes, Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
• In the case of programme (M), Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
  
• For Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
  
• For Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry: Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and Engineering Science.
• For Programmes P, Q and R any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Woodwork.
  
• For Programme A, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry; Technical Drawing or Engineering Science and General Agriculture or Biology.
  
• • Applicants in this category who do not have Chemistry must obtain a Grade B3 in Integrated Science.
• For Programme I, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry, Applied Electricity or Electronics.
  

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

KNUST ‘A’ level Entry Requirement

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Either credit passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O’ Level credit in Chemistry, OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
• For Programme (I), EITHER passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O ‘Level credit pass in Chemistry OR Geography OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Geography.
  
• For programme C, credit passes in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with credit in ‘Chemistry at O’ Level

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
  
• EITHER, credit passes in Five (5) subjects at the ‘O’ Level including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, OR
• Credit passes in THREE (3) WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects- English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, and credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
• For Programme (I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.
• For Programme E. Applicants must have at least THREE (3) years working experience.
  

4.0 HND APPLICANTS

• In the case of programme M, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Biomedical Engineering oriented programme such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Medical Technology.
  
• Admission would be based on an assessment of the Academic Transcript.
  
• Applicants must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A’ Level as in (1.0) and (2.0) respectively.

P. BSc. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Q. BSc. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
R. BSc. MARINE ENGINEERING

• Chemistry
  
• Metalwork
  
• Auto Mechanics
• Applied Electricity
• Technical Drawing
• Building Construction
• Woodwork

Applicants without Chemistry shall obtain at least B3 in Integrated Science.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: At least credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
  
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at the time of the application
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND.
  

3.1 HND APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering orientated programme, such as:
  a. Mechanical Engineering with any option
  b. Agricultural Mechanization
  c. Automobile Engineering
• An applicant must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level.
• Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.

4.0 INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER APPLICANTS

• International Baccalaureate applicants may apply with the contents of programmes equivalent to the Ghanaian WASSCE/SSSCE or the Ghanaian ‘A’ Level programmes.
• Credit passes of International Baccalaureate applicants shall meet requirements 1.0 and 2.0 with equivalent certificates.

KNUST COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Faculty of Built Environment

A. BSC ARCHITECTURE

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO from the following options:
Technical / Visual Art
Technical Drawing or Engineering / Science General Knowledge in Art
Woodwork or Metalwork /  Graphic Design
Building Construction /Picture Making
General Science / General Arts
Chemistry /  Economics
Biology / Geography

Physics

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following Groups:
  i. Either Three (3) Subjects from Group A (Technical /Science)
  ii. Three (3) Subjects from Group B (Visual Art/General Art) or
  iii. Three (3) Subject Combinations from Groups A and B
  A pass in General Paper is mandatory.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1) and (2.0) or HND
• An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
  

C. BSC. QUANTITY SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS

(BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any Two (2) from the following: Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Physics.

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2) from the  following: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Building Construction and Technical Drawing
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0) or HND
  
• An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
  

D. BSC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects as follows: THREE (3)
Electives from Group A or Two (2) from Group A and One (1) from Group B:

Group A: Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Geography, Government, Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art.
Group B: Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Sculpture, and Painting.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in the THREE (3) subjects from the groups below: (a) Either all Subjects from Group A, OR (b) Two (2) subjects from Group A, and one (1) subject from Group B
  GROUP A: Economics, Geography and Government
  GROUP B: Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, Accounting and Business Management.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as follows.
  
• Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.
  

E. BSC. HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING

1.0 WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Geography and Economics, and any One (1) of the following Subjects: Government, Elective Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art, and History.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Geography, Economics, and a third Subject from the following: Government, Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, plus a pass in General Paper.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
  
• Higher National Diploma (HND), Construction Technician Course (Part III) or Professional Draughtmanship Certificates with a minimum of 5 years experience in Draughtmanship.
  
• An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview.
  

F. BSc. LAND ECONOMY
G. BSc. REAL ESTATE

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following:
(a) Economics, Geography and a third subject relevant to the Land Economy Programme, preferably Accounting, Business Management, Government, Business Mathematics, French, Literature in English, History, Building Construction, Technical Drawing and Mathematics.
(b) Economics, and TWO (2) other subjects from the following: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Government, French, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, and General Knowledge in Art.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects, two of which shall be Economics and Geography, at a grade not below C. Preference will be given to a third subject in Mathematics, Government or History. Candidates must also pass General Paper.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.

Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0), OR should hold a Diploma/HND in Estate Management.

An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

4.0 DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Candidates with the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Estate Management or other relevant Diploma qualification from a recognized University or Polytechnic with a Cumulative Weighted Average (CWA) of 70% and above after a successful interview would be admitted into the second year of the Programme.

Other Diploma holders with less than 70% as their CWA would be required to have three years’ work experience in the real estate industry and in addition pass an interview to be admitted into the first year of the Programme.

KNUST Faculty of Art

A. BFA. PAINTING & SCULPTURE

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following groups:
i. VISUAL ART: General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2) Visual Arts Elective Subject.

ii. HOME ECONOMICS: General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2) Home Economics Elective Subjects.
iii. TECHNICAL: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Technical Elective Subjects.
iv. SCIENCE: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Science Elective Subjects.
v. GENERAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) General Arts Elective Subjects.
vi. BUSINESS: General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) Business Elective Subjects.

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in General Knowledge in Art and any TWO subjects.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE (3) years working experience.

Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0), OR should hold a Diploma.

Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass
an interview.

4.0 HND APPLICANTS/DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION IN ART AND RELATED FIELDS

An applicant who possess an HND in Creative Art or Equivalent Diploma will be admitted into SECOND (2nd) Year of the Programme. Applicants must also pass an interview. Applicants may be admitted into the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

B. BA. COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. .
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art and any other Visual Arts Elective Subject excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Bead making.

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in TWO (2) subjects including Art, preference would be given to applicants with THREE (3) passes at the A’ Level with grade A or B in Art.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE (3) years working experience.

Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

C. BA. INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Picture Making, Leatherwork, Graphic Design, Textiles, Jewellery, Basketry, Sculpture, Ceramics, General Knowledge in Art, Management in Living, Clothing & Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Metalwork, Religious Studies, Construction, Economics, History, Akan, Geography, Literature in English, Business Management, Accounting, and Costing.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in TWO (2) subjects including Art.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE (3) years working experience.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
  
• An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination at which they must submit a portfolio of Artworks showing interest in Rural and Industrial Art.
  
• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
  

4.0 DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Entry Requirements

• An applicant who possesses a Diploma in Rural Art and Industry High National Diploma (HND) in Education will be admitted into SECOND or THIRD YEAR of the Programme.
  
• Applicants must also pass an interview or written examination or both.
  

D. BA. PUBLISHING STUDIES

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groupings:

i. VISUAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making and/or Graphic Design plus Textiles or Sculpture or Leatherwork.
ii. GENERAL ARTS: Geography, Economics, Government, English Language, History, Religious Studies, French, Ghanaian Languages etc.
iii. BUSINESS: Economics, Accounting, Introduction to Business Management, Business Mathematics and Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics.
iv. VOCATIONAL/HOME ECONOMICS: General knowledge in Art, Management in Living plus either Food and Nutrition or Clothing and Textiles
v. SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry plus Mathematics or Physics

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least FIVE (5) years working experience.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
  
• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
  

E. BA METAL PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

1.0 SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts and Business.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
  
• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
  

4.0 HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS

Applicants may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

F. BSC. TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
G. BSC. FASHION DESIGN

1.0 WASSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines: Visual Arts, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts, and Business.

2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
  
• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
  

4.0 HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS

Applicants may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

H. BFA. CERAMICS

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from ANY of the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, and General Arts.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO (2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
  
• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.
  

4.0 HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS

Applicants with a certificate in relevant areas may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

I. BSC. CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects from any ONE of the following groupings:

• Visual Art: Ceramics, General Knowledge-in-Art, and Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics.
  
• Science: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology.
  
• Technical: Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Applied Electricity, Auto Mechanics, Electronics, Physics.

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2.0 A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS AND EQUIVALENT

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).
  
• Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination
  

4.0 HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE

Applicants with certificates in relevant area may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

KNUST  Faculty of Educational Studies

B.Ed. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (With the following Options):
a. Mathematics

b. Science
c. I.C.T.
d. Agricultural Science
e. Visual Art
f. History and
g. Geography

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects from the following programmes:
i. Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (for a-d)
ii. Visual Art (for e)
iii. General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for f and g)

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following programmes:
  i. Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (for a-d)
  ii. Visual Art (for e)
  iii. General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for f and g)
  

KNUST COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

A. BSC. BIOCHEMISTRY
B. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1.0 WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects including Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics, OR For (D&C), credit passes in any THREE (3) of the following subjects: Food and Nutrition, Home Management, Management in Living, and Home Economics, with either Chemistry or Biology is acceptable.

C. BSC. CHEMISTRY

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology.

D. BSC. PHYSICS
E. BSC. METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Electronics.

F. BSc. MATHEMATICS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Biology.

G. BSC. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2) from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Business Management, Principle of Costing, and Accounting.

H. BSC. STATISTICS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2) from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Business Management, Principle of Costing, and Accounting.

1. BSC. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry or Applied Electricity or Electronics.

K. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Physics, and either Chemistry or
Mathematics. Shortlisted applicants are expected to pass an interview.

J. BSC. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
L. BSC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and either Physics or Mathematics.

For Environmental Science, Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL AND EQUIVALENT

A.BSC. BIOCHEMISTRY
B. BSC. FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
C. BSC. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
D. BSC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
  

For E & F, Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology

E. BSC. CHEMISTRY
F. BSC PHYSICS
G. BSC METROLOGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics.
  

H. BSC. MATHEMATICS

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Biology.
  

I. BSC. STATISTICS
J. BSC. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
K. BSC. COMPUTER SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics, and
•  ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics.
  

L. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Additional Mathematics, English Language, and Mathematics.
  
• ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
  

3.0 HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA

A. BSC BIOCHEMISTRY

Entry Requirements

• Good class in a science-related Programme from a recognized polytechnic. Applicant with Second Class (Upper Division) and (Lower Division) may be admitted to Third and SECOND YEAR of the Programme respectively.
  
• An applicant must pass an entrance examination.
• An applicant must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree Programmes.
  

B. BSC FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Entry Requirements

• An applicant from a recognized polytechnic with Second Class (Upper Division) and (Lower Division) in the following Programmes: Food Technology, Food Processing, Food Production, Food and Beverage, Food Science, Nutrition, and Chemical Engineering may be admitted to Second or Third Year of the Programme after a successful entrance examination.
  
• An applicant must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree Programmes.
  

C. BSC. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
D. BSC. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Entry Requirements

• Applicants with Higher National Diploma (HND) and Diploma in Science, Laboratory Technology, or Medical Laboratory Technology are eligible to apply.
• Applicants with Second Class Division or better will be considered for admission into the SECOND YEAR of the Programme and would be required to make up their deficiencies in Biology and Chemistry.
  
• Applicants with other Diploma will be admitted into the first year of the programme.
• Such applicants must also satisfy the university’s general admission requirement for degree Programmes.
  
• Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology
  

E. BSC. STATISTICS
F. BSC. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

Applicants must have a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division in the following programmes: Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or any programme with the Mathematical Sciences with evidence of Mathematical or qualitative ability.

4. MATURE APPLICANTS

A. BSc. BIOCHEMISTRY
B. BSC FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
C. BSC METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE SCIENCE
D. BSC. STATISTICS
E. ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
F. BSc. COMPUTER SCIENCE
G. BSc. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
H. BSc. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
I. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY (OD)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
  
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, ‘A’ Level, and HND/Diploma)
  
• Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
  
• For I & J, Agricultural Science is acceptable in replace Biology
• For programme (K), foreign students who have credit from Optometric courses will be required to present an official English translation and pass an interview, if shortlisted. Foreign students with BSc. in Natural Sciences such as Biology, Biochemistry, and Physics will be admitted after passing an interview.
  

KNUST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

A. BSc. HUMAN BIOLOGY (MEDICINE)
B. BSc. BDS (DENTAL SURGERY)
C. DVM. (VETERINARY MEDICINE)
D. BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
E. BSc. GENERAL NURSING (REGULAR)
F. BSc. MIDWIFERY (REGULAR)
G. BSc. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE
H. PHARM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY) 6 –YEARS
I. BHM. HERBAL MEDICINE
J. BSC. MEDICAL IMAGING
K. BSc PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

• For (A & B), programmes may be followed with a 3-year clinical Programme for the MB. ChB degree and BDS degree respectively.
  
• For Programme, (C), Animal Husbandry is acceptable in place of Biology.
• For (A, B, &G), short-listed Applicants must pass an interview.
  

J. BSc. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION STUDIES

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science or Social Studies.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes from the following groups: General Science,  General Art, Business, Visual Art or Vocational.

2.0 ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

A. BSc. HUMAN BIOLOGY (MEDICINE)
B. BSc. BDS (DENTAL SURGERY)
C. DVM. (VETERINARY MEDICINE)
D. BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
E. BSc. GENERAL NURSING (REGULAR)
F. BSc. MIDWIFERY (REGULAR)
G. BSc. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE
H. PHARM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY) 6 –YEARS
I. BHM. HERBAL MEDICINE
J. BSC. MEDICAL IMAGING
K. BSc PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements

• ‘O’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics, and ‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.
  
• Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.
  

3.0 MATURE APPLICANTS

A. BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
B. PHARM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY) 6 –YEARS
C. BHM. HERBAL MEDICINE
D. BSC. MEDICAL IMAGING
E. BSc PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
• Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e  WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).
• For (A), Applicants with Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology with at least One (1) year post qualification experience shall be interviewed and successful Applicants placed in the SECOND YEAR.
  

Mature Candidates with University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Top-Up) would be placed in the THIRD YEAR, whilst Candidates with Ministry of Health Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or HND in Science Laboratory Technology will be placed in SECOND YEAR. All Candidates must have TWO (2) YEARS Post-Qualification Experience, and must have passed an interview.

• Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.
  

F. BSc. GENERAL NURSING (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
  
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
  
• Applicants must be Registered General Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing
  
• Applicants must have a minimum of Two years working experience in a clinical area.
  
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
  
• G. BSc. MIDWIFERY (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)
  
• Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application
  
• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.
  
• Applicants must be registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
  
• Applicants must have a minimum of TWO (2) years of working experience in a clinical area
  
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
  

H. BSc. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE

• Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.
•  Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level). OR
• Candidates who have relevant Diploma certificates in Sports and Exercise Science, Fitness Assessment, Physiotherapy and Orthotic Assistant, coaching etc. and who must have worked for at least three (3) years will be considered for admission into year two.
• Applicants must be declared medically fit by the University Hospital and must undergo a physical fitness assessment and must pass a written and/or oral interview conducted at the Department

4.0 OTHER APPLICANTS

A. DVM. (VETERINARY MEDICINE) – DIPLOMA HOLDERS
Entry Requirements
A Diploma from Pong-Tamale Veterinary School or any other recognized
Veterinary Training Institutions,

•  Three (3) years of relevant post qualification working experience.
• All diploma holding applicants must also satisfy the minimum University entry
  requirement for Admission.
• Applicants with BSc. Agriculture (Animal Science Option) or BSc. Biological
  Sciences not below 2nd Class lower division are eligible to apply for Admission.
  Such applicants will be admitted directly into 2nd year of the Programme.

B. BSc. MIDWIFERY (Sandwich)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes
•  Must be registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery
• Be at least 25 years of age at the time of submitting the application
• Must have a minimum of TWO (2) years of working experience in a clinical area
• Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.
• This Programme is taken during the Holidays.

KNUST Nurses Top-Up Courses & Requirements (Degree & Diploma)

C. BSc. NURSING (Emergency Option)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for the Admission to Degree Programmes.
• Must be registered general Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing
• Must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.
• Must have a minimum of TWO (2) years of working experience in a clinical area.
• Applicants in this category must pass an interview.

D. DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM D) TOP-UP (Fee-Paying Only)

Entry Requirements

• Must have a Degree in Pharmacy with at least THREE (3) years post-registration experience.
• Must pass an interview.

E. HM. HERBAL MEDICINE

Entry Requirements

• Applicants who are Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) certified or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Must have a minimum of THREE (3) years of working experience may apply.
• Must pass an interview.

F. BSc PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTSHIP

Entry Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in the Life Sciences (Biological Sciences,
  Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Technology, Herbal Medicine and Sports and
  Exercise Science,) will be placed in year two (2) of the programme whilst
  applicants with BSc. Nursing will be placed in year three (3) of the programme.
• Must pass an interview.