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UCC CUT OFF POINTS AND THEIR GRADING SYSTEM 2024-2025 FOR ALL COURSES

Ucc cut off points. The University of Cape Coast has announced the cut-off points for the 2024–2025 academic year.

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All information concerning. Cut Off points for all courses will be shown below.

The cut-off point for UCC for WASSCE candidates is 36 and that of SSCE is 24. Candidates who score below the cut-off points will not be eligible for admission

UCC CUT OFF POINTS  for each course

FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

      DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

a.      DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Direct Entry

i.                    Post-Senior High School candidates with passes in 5 subjects.  Three (3) of the (5) subjects must be in core subjects (including English language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and two elective subjects with a minimum aggregate of 24 for SSSCE and 36 for WASSCE or ‘O’ level

ii.                  Applicants with Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ or Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA of 2.5 or better

2.      Entry through Examination and Interview

i.        Applicants must be 25 years and above and must have written SSSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ Level or an equivalent examination with at least three credit passes

ii.   Applicants with certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 7th May, 2021 at the Department of Basic Education, UCC.

TARGET GROUP

i.        Untrained early childhood teachers

ii.   Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education

iii.  Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

v.   Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover three (3) long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July)

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.    Direct Entry

      Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

2.    Entry through Examination and Interview

Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 7th May, 2021 at the Department of Basic Education, UCC.

TARGET GROUP

1.            Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education

2.            Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

3.            Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme is structured as a sandwich; in addition, it will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July) and a December to January session (within one academic year).

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN BASIC EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

       1.       Direct Entry

Applicants with Diploma in Basic Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

     2.    Entry through Examination and Interview

      Applicants with Diploma in Basic Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

Note:  Candidates in category (2) would be required to pass a selection examination and interview scheduled for Friday, 7th May, 2021.

TARGET GROUP

a.             Teachers in Basic Schools interested in basic education

b.            Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions

c.             Staff of Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme is by sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (May – July) and a December to January session.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION – POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

i.                    Diploma in Basic Education (Science and Mathematics Option) 

ii.                  Diploma in Basic Education (Technical Science Option)

iii.           Higher National Diploma (HND) in any science related area from any accredited institution with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5

DURATION

Three Sandwich Semesters – First Semester begins in May, 2021

 DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.         BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (HOME ECONOMICS)

1.      Food and Nutrition

2.      Clothing and Textiles

Note:  Applicants must indicate which one of the two options they are applying for.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Holders of HND in Hotel, Catering and Hospitality/Institutional Management and related disciplines

2.      HND in Fashion Design and related disciplines

3.      Diploma in Home Economics / Home Science

4.      Diploma in Basic Education from Colleges of Education or Psychology with options in Vocational Studies

5.      Holders of advance certificates in relevant related fields with passes in Maths, Science and English

6.      SSCE/WASSCE with grades not less than C/C6 in three electives and three core subjects

DURATION

Five Sandwich Semesters – First Semester:  May – July, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF VOCA TIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.         BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (COMMUNICATION DESIGN) POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Holders of HND in Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Graphic Design/Communication Design option) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

2.      Diploma in Art (Graphic Design or Communication Design) from accredited local or international institutions

3.      Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background

4.      Holders of Diploma in Computer Graphics, Website Design, Photography, Animation, Multimedia, Advertising, Film Editing and Printing/Publishing from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions  – First Semester: May – July, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

a.         BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EDUCATION (PAINTING) POST-DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.         Holders of HND Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Painting, Illustration or Painting and Decorating options) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

2.         Diploma in Fine Art (Painting, Illustration or Painting and Decorating) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

3.         Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions – First Semester: May – July, 2021

 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES

4.1       FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

a.         DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

1.     DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Post SSSCE/WASSSCE: Candidates must obtain three (3) credit passes in Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and or Social Studies. Additionally, candidates must have credit passes in Geography and one of the following subjects: Economics, Elective Mathematics/Statistics, Business Management, Government and History.

2.      Others: The programme is also available to candidates with certificates in basic road safety or fleet management or certificate in intermediate or advanced vocational/technical training

TARGET GROUPS

The programme also focuses on reaching out to drivers in both governmental and non-governmental institutions/organizations. Moreover, it aims to engage transport unions like the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Kingdom Transport, Metro Mass Transport Services (MMTS), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), and Car Rentals. Furthermore, the programme seeks to involve educational institutions in the country.

DURATION

Three (3)  long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The first Semester begins in May, 2021.

FEES

BSc. TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT – POST- DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

1.      Diploma in Transport & Road Safety Management from a recognised institution.

2.      Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.

3.      Obtained a minimum of Second class (lower division) and

In addition to any of the above, the applicant should have: 

4.      Worked in an automobile or related industry for at least two (2) years.

5.      Passed a departmental interview selection process.

DURATION

Three (3)  long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  The first Semester begins in May, 2021. 

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY

i.                    DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

1.       Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast

2.       GCE ‘A’ level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics

3.       GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics

4.       Aggregate 24/36 or better in SSSCE / WASSCE including English and Mathematics

5.       Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ level credit passes English and Mathematics

6.       Stenographer Grade Two Certificate and any other related certificates. 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  We would however wish to encourage workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration and National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers and Country Development Officers to apply.

Note:  Candidates with good passes in the elective subjects but do not have credit in Core Mathematics or Core English would be required to pass a selection examination to be conducted by the Department at a later date.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each.  First Semester begins in May, 2021.

BACHELOR OF ARTS (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

a.   Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management, University of Cape Coast (UCC).

b.   Related Diploma Certificates, such as:

·         Diploma in Labour Studies – UCC, CDS, GIMPA, UG – Legon.

·         Diploma in Social Work – University of Ghana, Legon

·         Diploma in Adult Education –  University of Ghana, Legon

·         Diploma in a related discipline 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications.  In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers and Country Development Officers are encouraged to apply.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each.  First Semester begins in May, 2021.

 FACULTY OF ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF FRENCH

DIPLOMA IN FRENCH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

i.        SSSCE / WASSCE with five credit passes including English, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies

ii.      GCE ‘A’ level passes in three subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics

iii.    GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics

TARGET GROUP:

i.                    Students

ii.                  Business Executives and Professionals who require an operational knowledge of French for their specific purposes

DURATION

This is a one-year programme spread over two sandwich semesters.  The first semester begins in May, 2021.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

5.1      SCHOOL OF NURSING

a.         B.Sc. NURSING

TARGET GROUPS

Professionals with Nursing Diploma who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a diploma from a recognized institution, and must have a minimum working experience of not less than three (3) years. 

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a  written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

B.Sc. (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

B.Sc. (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

 Applicant must:

i.                    Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized Nursing Training College (NTC) with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.

ii.                  Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).

iii.                Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation. 

SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

a.                  DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

i.                    BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (SANDWICH) 

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Health Information Officers and Medical Records Staff 

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1.       A good HND or Diploma in either Statistics or Health Information, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

2.      Certificate in Health Information Management from UCC

 ii.                  CERTIFICATE COURSE IN HEALTH INFORMATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT

(a). Applicants with a six weeks and/or six months certificate from Kintampo or any recognized institution would be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course.

1. Applicants for the Certificate (Access) course must have a minimum of D or C6 in English Language and Mathematics

2. Applicants with a six weeks and/or six months certificate in Health Records will have to pass an entrance examination and interview

3. The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper.  Candidates who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for an interview 

(b).       MATURE CANDIDATES

1.      Mature candidates must be at least 25years at the time of applying (a certified birth certificate will be required)

2.      G.C.E. ‘O’ level or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics

3.      Mature candidates will be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course

4.      The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper.  Candidates who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for the interview

Note:  all candidates will be required to pass a selection interview

DURATION

i.                    Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) HND or Diploma

ii.                  Two (2) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for Certificate Course    

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

1.      BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE – POST DIPLOMA

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

       Applicants must:

i.           Possess a good HND / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution

ii.         Applicants with BSc. in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technology or any other with a minimum of two years post qualification experience in the Clinical Laboratory are eligible to apply

2.      ACCESS PROGRAMME INTO BSC. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

i.          Applicants should be 25 years and above and must have practiced medical laboratory science for a minimum of three years

ii.        Applicants must have a minimum of credit passes in English and Maths and a certificate in medical laboratory from a recognized institution.

Applicants with HND laboratory technology also qualify to enroll in the programme.  Successful applicants will be invited for an interview

Graduates of the access program will be enrolled into the four (4) semester BSc. Medical Laboratory Science programme.

DURATION

Two (2) years (4 Semesters) for the BSc. Medical Laboratory Science ProgrammeOne (1) Semester for the Access Programme

 DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE

      i.        Doctor of Optometry – OD (Sandwich)

The Department of Optometry and Vision Science wishes to announce the OD programme for practitioners with Level 1- 3 competencies per the World Council of Optometry (WCO) criteria. The Department currently runs a six-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) programme.

Additionally, the programme offers opportunities for students to gain practical experience and exposure to different clinical settings. Furthermore, it aims to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge through a combination of theoretical and practical training. Moreover, the sandwich programme provides a platform for students to collaborate with experienced optometrists and learn from their expertise. Consequently, participants will be well-equipped to meet the demands of the optometry profession in diverse and challenging environments.

Depending on the content of one’s academic records (transcript), candidates will be placed at an appropriate level of the programme.  

The programme will adopt a hybrid mode of delivery (online and face-to-face as well as onsite and off-site clinical training).

a)    Admission Requirements

·      Bachelor’s Degree Holders

Applicants with BSc degree in Optometry or equivalent may be placed at the 5th year of the programme and would complete in four sandwich semesters

·      Diploma Holders

Applicants with Diploma in Optometry or equivalent may be placed at the 4th year of the programme and would complete in six sandwich semesters

b)    Target Groups

The programme is targeted at optometrists with degrees and diplomas who may be practicing at a designated Level within the scope of practice for optometrists as approved by the World Council of Optometry.

c)     Duration

Two or three academic years (four and six sandwich semesters respectively) depending on the level of entry. The programme will take place in May- July (First Semester and December – January (Second Semester).

DEPARTMENT OF OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE

      i.        Doctor of Optometry – OD (Sandwich)

The Department of Optometry and Vision Science wishes to announce the OD programme for practitioners with Level 1- 3 competencies per the World Council of Optometry (WCO) criteria. The Department currently runs a six-year Doctor of Optometry (OD) programme.

Additionally, the programme offers opportunities for students to gain practical experience in a clinical setting. Furthermore, it provides a platform for students to develop their professional skills. Moreover, the programme includes a research component to enhance students’ understanding of optometry.

Depending on the content of one’s academic records (transcript), candidates will be placed at an appropriate level of the programme.  

The programme will adopt a hybrid mode of delivery (online and face-to-face as well as onsite and off-site clinical training).

a)    Admission Requirements

·      Bachelor’s Degree Holders

Applicants with BSc degree in Optometry or equivalent may be placed at the 5th year of the programme and would complete in four sandwich semesters

·      Diploma Holders

Applicants with Diploma in Optometry or equivalent may be placed at the 4th year of the programme and would complete in six sandwich semesters

b)    Target Groups

The programme is targeted at optometrists with degrees and diplomas who may be practicing at a designated Level within the scope of practice for optometrists as approved by the World Council of Optometry.

c)     Duration

Two or three academic years (four and six sandwich semesters respectively) depending on the level of entry. The programme will take place in May- July (First Semester and December – January (Second Semester).

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

6.1      SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

a.         B.Sc. LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY – POST DIPLOMA

           ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Science Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering, and Water and Sanitation, preferably First Class, Second Class (Upper or Lower) division or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institution.

DURATION

               Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks  

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