Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
a) Local Applicants
Applicants from Science or Agricultural Science backgrounds are eligible to apply.
All applicants must have obtained credits (Grades A1–C6 in WASSCE or A–D in SSSCE) in the following core subjects:
Mathematics
English Language
Integrated Science
Social Studies
In addition, applicants must have three (3) credits in the following elective subjects:
For Science Students
Chemistry
Biology
Physics or Elective Mathematics
For Agricultural Science Students
Chemistry
Animal Husbandry or General Agriculture
Physics or Elective Mathematics
b) International Applicants and Ghanaians with External Qualifications
Applicants holding international or external certificates may be considered for admission. Acceptable qualifications include:
WASSCE/SSSCE
International Baccalaureate (IB)
GCE (Cambridge) ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
IGCSE (Cambridge) ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels
American High School (Grades 12 and 13)
Other recognized qualifications equivalent to WASSCE/SSSCE or GCE ‘A’ Levels
All equivalences shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
c) General Requirements for Other Qualifications
Applicants with IGCSE or IB qualifications must have:
At least Grades A*/A–C in English, Mathematics, and Biology at Standard Level (‘O’ Level/SL), and
Three Higher Level (‘A’ Level/HL/IB2) passes (Grades A–C) in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, or Mathematics.
Applicants with GCE (Cambridge) or American High School qualifications shall be assessed according to University and national accreditation guidelines.
d) Graduate Entry and Transfer Applicants
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Biological Sciences or related fields from a recognized university, or those seeking transfer from a similar programme, may be considered.
Such applications are reviewed by a Special Admissions Committee appointed by the Dean. Academic transcripts and course content are evaluated to determine suitability and level of admission.
Generally:
Graduate applicants must have a minimum FGPA of 2.51 (Second Class Lower Division) or equivalent.
Transfer applicants must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent.
Each application is assessed on its individual merit and may be subject to additional conditions approved by the Admissions Board.