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UNIVERSITY OF GHANA LEGON CUT OFF POINTS FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Ghana (Legon) has published the cut-off points for the 2024/2025 academic year. https://mcchrisconsult.com/ghana-university-forms/
UG cut off points. Legon cut off points. https://schoolcutoffpoint.com/
Are you interested in knowing the minimum cut-off points for Legon in all courses? if yes, then you are at the right place. This piece of writing will give you every information about the University of Ghana (Legon) and their cut-off points for the 2024/2025 academic year.
If you want to check the University of Ghana cut-off points for the 2024/2025 academic year, you can do so through this page. All facts concerning Legon cut-off points for all courses will be published below.
The cut-off point for the University of Ghana Legon for WASSCE candidates is 36 and that of SSCE is 24. UG or Legon cut off points is 36 for WASSCE and that of SSCE is 24. Candidates who score below the cut-off points will not be eligible for admission.
Legon cut-off points for each course
| Programme | 1st Choice | 2nd Choice | Subject Requirements |
| College of Basic & Applied Sciences | |||
| BSc. Biological Sciences | 16 (18) | 8(9) | C6 in Chemistry |
| BSc. Agriculture | 24 | C6 in Chemistry | |
| BSc. Earth Sciences | 24 | 12(14) | C6 in Chemistry, C6 in Physics |
| BSc. Agricultural Engineering | 22 | B3 in Elective Maths | |
| BSc. Biomedical Engineering | 10(11) | B3 in Elective Maths | |
| BSc. Computer Engineering | 8(10) | B3 in Elective Maths | |
| BSc. Food Process Engineering | 18 | 13 | B3 in Elective Maths |
| BSc. Materials Science & Engineering | 18(19) | 13 | B3 in Elective Maths |
| BSc. Family & Child Studies | 16 | C6 in Management in Living | |
| BSc. Food & Clothing | 20 | C6 in Chemistry | |
| BSc. Information Technology | 9(11) | B2 in Core Maths | |
| BSc. Mathematical Sciences | 12(15) | 7 | B3 in Elective Maths |
| BSc. Physical Sciences | 24 | 21(24) | C6 in Chemistry, C6 in Physics |
| Doctor of Veterinary Medicine | 14 | ||
| BSc. Psychology | 22 | ||
| College of Health Sciences | |||
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | 7 | ||
| Doctor of Pharmacy | 8 | ||
| BSc. Nursing | 8/12 | 08 for Non Science / 12 for Science Background | |
| BSc. Midwifery | 8/12 | 08 for Non Science / 12 for Science Background | |
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery | 9 | ||
| BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences | 11 | 10 | |
| BSc. Physiotherapy | 14 | 13 | |
| BSc. Dietetics | 14 | 12 | |
| BSc. Diagnostic Radiography | 12 | 10 | |
| BSc. Occupational Therapy | 16 | 14 | |
| BSc. Respiratory Therapy | 14 | 12 | |
| Bachelor of Public Health | 16 | ||
| College of Education | |||
| BSc. Education | 24 | ||
| BA. Education | 21 | ||
| B.Ed. (JHS Specialism) | 24 | ||
| Bachelor of Education (Early Grade Specialism) | 24 | ||
| Bachelor of Education (Upper Grade Specialism) | 24 | ||
| BA. Education (English) | 20 | ||
| BA. Sports and Physical Culture | 24 | ||
| BSc. Information Technology – Distance Education | 24 | ||
| BSc. Administration – Distance Education | 30 | ||
| Bachelor of Arts – Distance Education | 30 | ||
| BSc. Administration – Kumasi City Campus | 24 | ||
| BSc. Administration – Takoradi City Campus | 24 | ||
| College of Humanities | |||
| Bachelor of Laws | 6 | ||
| BSc. Administration – Legon Campus | 7 | ||
| BSc. Administration – Legon Campus (Full-Fee Paying) | 14 | ||
| BSc. Administration – City Campus | 24 | ||
| Bachelor of Arts (General Arts Background) | 15(16) | ||
| Bachelor of Arts Full-Fee Paying | 22 | ||
| Bachelor of Arts , Administration | 10 | ||
| Bachelor of Arts , Administration (Full-Fee Paying) | 18 | ||
| Bachelor of Arts (Business/Science/ Vocational Background) | 12 | ||
| Bachelor of Arts – City Campus | 24 | ||
| Bachelor of Fine Arts | 22 |
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Ghana announces for the information of the general public that applications are open for the admission of prospective applicants into various undergraduate programmes for the 2023/2024 academic year. Applicants should take note of the following:
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE – Minimum/General Entry
Requirements General Entry Requirements into Legon Campus, Accra City Campus and Korle Bu Campus.
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University of Ghana must have at least credits (A1 – C6 in WASSCE and A – D in SSSCE) in English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science (for Science related programmes) or Social Studies (for non-Science related programmes) and three elective subjects in Science for applicants applying to Science or Agriculture related disciplines or three elective subjects in General Arts/Business for applicants applying to non-Science related disciplines, with the total aggregate not exceeding 24. In addition, Science applicants should have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D in SSSCE in Social Studies/Life Skills and non-Science applicants should also have at least a grade C6 in WASSCE/D IN SSSCE in Integrated Science/Core Science.
Minimum/General Entry Requirements for:
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
Short-listed applicants into programmes at the College of Health Sciences must pass an interview and/or entrance examination.
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MEDICAL SCHOOL
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA DENTAL SCHOOL
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two from Physics, Biology and Elective Mathematics
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Doctor of Pharmacy
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Elective Mathematics
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL & ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Radiography
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and either Biology or Elective Mathematics
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:
General Nursing
Public Health Nursing
Paediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
Entry Requirements
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in three electives from any of the combinations below:
Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
Three General Arts Electives
Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art and French.
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:
Credit passes in three electives from any of the combinations below:
Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
Three General Arts Electives
Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Management in Living, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, General Knowledge in Art and French.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Bachelor of Public Health
Entry Requirements
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives:
Credit passes in three electives from any of the combinations below:
Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Elective Mathematics
General Agriculture, Physics & Chemistry
Three General Arts Electives
Two General Arts Electives plus Food & Nutrition
Any three of the following Electives: Economics, Food & Nutrition, Chemistry, and French.
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
The following programmes at the College of Basic and Applied Sciences are FIRST CHOICE programmes: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Core Mathematics and Elective Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Biomathematics
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two subjects with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics and Core Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences
Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology/Geography and Elective Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three subjects, with at least a B3 in Core Mathematics
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Food Science, Plant and Environmental Biology, Marine Science, Fisheries Science.
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Biology and Elective Mathematics and any one of Physics and Chemistry
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Animal Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Agriculture Extension, Post-Harvest Technology.
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two of Physics, Biology/Agriculture Science, Geography and Elective Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences (Food and Clothing Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Home Science Background: Credit passes in Management in Living and Chemistry, and either Food and Nutrition or Textile and Clothing
Science Background: Credit passes in Chemistry and any two Elective Subjects
Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences (Family and Child Studies Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit pass in Management in Living and any two of the following: Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Clothing, General Knowledge in Art, Biology or Chemistry.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences (Agriculture Engineering Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences (Biomedical Engineering Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences (Computer Engineering Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences (Food Process Engineering Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences (Materials Science & Engineering Option)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Elective Mathematics, with at least a B3 in Elective Mathematics
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Elective Mathematics
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
School of Social Sciences/ School of Arts/ School of Languages
Bachelor of Arts
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects
Applicants must have the following WASSCE subjects to qualify to read the under listed courses:
Economics, Mathematics or Statistics – Elective Mathematics
Computer Science – Elective Mathematics
French – French
English – English Literature
Geography – Geography
University of Ghana Business School
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects
University of Ghana School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects
School of Performing Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three electives subjects.
The programme is open to applicants interested in the Performing Arts with aggregate 24 or better. They will be expected to attend an audition or interview.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
GHANA WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
School of Education & Leadership
BA Education (English)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects including English Literature.
BA Education (Non-Teaching)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects.
BA Sport and Physical Culture Studies
Entry requirements
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects
B.Sc. Education (Mathematics)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any other two elective subjects
B.Sc. Education (Biology)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Biology and any other two elective subjects
B.Sc. Education (Chemistry)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Chemistry and any other two elective subjects
B.Sc. Education (Physics)
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in Physics and any other two elective subjects
School of Continuing &Distance Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Entry requirements:
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 24
Bachelor of Arts
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not more than 30
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Core: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science & Social Studies
Electives: Credit passes in any three elective subjects with the total aggregate not exceeding 30
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Applicants must be professional nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Nursing Training College, with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) OF 2.5 or better.
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please can general arts students go for BSc nursing if he or she had the exact cutt of point????
I’m glad to see that Ug has made the cut off points for each course available. This will definitely help me in making an informed decision on which courses to apply for. Thanks for the informative post!