Diploma/HND/Other Qualification to Degree Programmes - University of Ghana

DIPLOMA/HND/OTHER QUALIFICATIONS TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Diploma to Degree Applicants

1. Applicants in Possession of University of Ghana Diplomas

Holders of University of Ghana Diplomas or recognised equivalents, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better (for Legon Campus and City Campus programmes) and 3.0 or better (for Distance Learning programmes) in any of the under-listed programmes, are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study, and supported with two other subjects in a related field, for admission. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in the appropriate subjects or  credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level.

All Diploma holders will be admitted to Level 200 in the same subject area as their diploma qualification. 

          Area of Study
          Accounting                                       Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)
          Adult Education                                Library and Archives Administration
          General Music                                   Dance Studies              
          Public Administration                         Social Administration                     
          Theatre Arts                                      Study of Religions                          
          Nursing**                                        Medical Laboratory Technology
          General Agriculture                             Statistics
          Home Science (Family & Consumer Sciences)


          Other Diplomas accepted by the University of Ghana

          Diploma                                  Degree Programme to be admitted into
          Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction) – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
          Diploma in Laboratory Science                  – B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
        


          Programmes Offered

• Accounting
• Public Administration

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the B.Sc. Administration Programme. Campus offered will depend on FGPA obtained at the Diploma Level.

• Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)
• Adult Education                             
• Library and Archives Administration
• Social Administration                     
• Study of Religions                           

Qualified applicants will be offered the Bachelor of Arts programmes.   

• Statistics

Qualified applicants will either be offered the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Arts programme.

• General Music                                 
• Dance Studies              
• Theatre Arts                                                        

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts programme.
                  

• Medical Laboratory Technology

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in
Medical Laboratory Sciences

1.     i.    First Degree Holders:

An applicant with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological or Physical Sciences from a recognized University may be considered for admission on the recommendation of a special committee appointed by the Dean. The special committee shall vet the transcript of the applicant as well as course contents of the degrees, with a view to determine suitability of previous training and make recommendations to the University’s Admissions Board. 

1. ii.   Other Qualifications:
   1. Applicants in possession of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) awarded by the University of Ghana with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be considered for admission to Level 200 of the B.Sc.(Medical Laboratory Science) degree programme. Applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.

1. Applicants in possession of the 3-year Post-Secondary Certificates in Radiography and Medical Laboratory Technology may be considered for admission to Level 100 of the B.Sc. (Diagnostic Radiography/Therapy Radiography) and B.Sc. (Medical Laboratory Sciences) degree programmes respectively. In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in science or  credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two science subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.

1. Applicants in possession of a Diploma in Laboratory Science with a minimum FGPA of 3.25 (Grade B) may be considered for admission to Level 200 in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.

• General Agriculture

Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in
Agriculture

• Veterinary Medicine

Diploma Holders
Applicants must have Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction)

First Degree Holders:
Holders of B.Sc. Degree in Animal Science, Biological or Allied Sciences are eligible to apply

• Bachelor of Public Health

The Bachelor of Public Health programme is designed with the view to develop capacity to improve the implementation of public health programmes and interventions. It is intended to help develop middle-level public health practitioners who will work at the district level and programme level in the Ghana Health Service and its Allied Institutions.

The undergraduate programme is also to offer opportunities for these middle-level health professionals to upgrade themselves and promote continuing professional development.

Applicants should have been recommended by the Ministry of Health (MOH)/ Ghana Health Service (GHS) to pursue the Bachelor of Public Health programme.

The following programme options are available:

• Ø Applied Environmental Health Sciences
• Ø Disease Prevention & Control
• Ø Health Information Systems
• Ø Health Promotion
• Ø Nutrition
• Ø Public Health Nursing

Admission requirements (peculiar to the School) are as follows:

1. Applicants with Diplomas awarded by the University of Ghana, Institutions recognized by or affiliated to the University of Ghana and Institutions under the Ministry of Health, shall require an FGPA of 3.25 or better/equivalent and shall attend a selection interview organized by the School of Public Health.
2. Diplomas awarded by institutions other than those indicated in (i) above, may be considered eligible on recommendation by a special Committee. Shortlisted applicants shall be required to sit an entrance examination and attend a selection interview.
3. Applicants would be credited with courses undertaken at the diploma level. All successful applicants will be admitted to Level 200.

• Home Science (Family & Consumer Sciences)

An Applicant in possession of a Diploma with a B+ grade in any of the following areas is eligible to apply.

• Ø Textiles & Clothing
• Ø Human Development
• Ø Family Resource Management
• Ø Food & Nutrition

          Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in
          Family and Consumer Sciences

• Nursing***         

Applicants must be holders of a Diploma awarded by a recognized University, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 3.25 or better.
                                     
This programme is open to applicants who have participated in the top-up programme since   AUGUST 2008. Applicants will also be expected to take an aptitude test at the University on the Saturday April 18, 2015 at 8.00 a.m. The deadline for applicants who have participated in the top-up programme to submit their on-line application form is Friday April 10, 2015.

Applicants will receive Index Numbers and venues for the examination immediately they successfully submit their applications on-line. They are expected to print out the information for their reference only. They are not to bring them to the examination centre.

Successful applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in Nursing.
  

Higher National Diploma (HND) to Degree Applicants

Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) from a recognized Polytechnic with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 4.00 or better (for Legon Campus and City Campus programmes) and 3.25 or better (for Distance Learning programmes) in any of the under-listed programmes, are eligible to apply to the SAME area of study, and where required, supported with one other subject in a related field, for admission.  In addition, such applicants MUST have WASSCE/SSSCE passes in three (3) Core subjects and two (2) electives in the appropriate subjects or  credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Science and Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level as well as passes in two subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level.
Applicants may be asked to write an entrance examination and/or attend an interview as part of the admission process. All HND holders will be admitted to Level 200 in the same subject area as their HND qualification.    

Area of Study - HND	Programme Available for Study
College of Health Sciences - School of  Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences Science Laboratory Technology Laboratory Science	B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science
College of Basic and Applied Sciences Laboratory Science	B.Sc. in Natural Sciences Options Animal Biology & Conservation Science Option Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Option Botany Option Fisheries Science Option Food Science Option Nutrition Option Oceanography Option
Computer Science / Network Management	B.Sc. in Natural Sciences (Computer Science)
Statistics	B.Sc. in Natural Sciences, Statistics Option
Fashion Design & Technology          Fashion Design & Textiles Production	B.Sc. Family and Consumer Sciences (Food & Clothing Option)
Agricultural Engineering                   Automotive Engineering Mechanical Engineering	B.Sc. Engineering (Agricultural Engineering).
Civil Engineering	B.Sc. Engineering (Material Science Engineering)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering	B.Sc. Engineering (Computer Engineering)
College of Humanities – Business School Bilingual Secretaryship Liberal and General Studies Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management Public Administration Purchasing & Supply Secretary & Management Studies Statistics Tourism	B. Sc. Administration Public Administration Option Public Administration Option Public Administration Option Public Administration Option Public Administration Option Human Resource Management Public Administration Option Public Administration Option Public Administration Option E-Commerce and Customer Management Option
Accounting	Accounting Option
Marketing	Marketing Option
Estate Management	E-Commerce and Customer Management Option
Hospitality/Hotel, Catering &            Institutional Management	E-Commerce and Customer Management Option