LIST OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES OFFERED AT KNUST AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Because of the wide range of programs available, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is regarded as one of the best universities in Ghana and Africa. The university is divided into six colleges, and all programs are housed within these colleges.
PROGRAMMES
The full list of accredited courses available at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology can be found below (KNUST). These courses are related to their colleges.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
This is the list of courses offered at KNUST College of Agricultural & Natural Resources
- BSc Agriculture
- BSc Natural Resources Management
- BSc Post Harvest Technology
- BSc Dairy and Meat Science and Technology
- BSc Landscape Design and Management
- BSc Agricultural Biotechnology
- BSc Agribusiness Management
- BSc Forest Resources Technology
- BSc Aquaculture & Water Resources Management
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
This is the list of courses offered in KNUST College of Humanities & Social Sciences
- BA Economics
- BA Geography and Rural Development
- BA Sociology
- BA Social Work
- BA Religious Studies
- BA History
- BA Political Studies
- BA French
- BA Akan
- BA Culture and Tourism
- BA English
- BSc. Business Administration
- LLB (4 years for WASSE/SSSCE/GBCE and Equivalent Holders)
- LLB Part-Time, (4 years for Degree Holders only)
- BA Economics (Parallel)
- BSc. Business Administration (Parallel)
- BA Geography and Rural Development (Parallel)
- BA Sociology (Parallel)
- BA Social Work (Parallel)
- BA History (Parallel)
- BA Political Studies (Parallel)
- BA French (Parallel)
- BA Culture and Tourism (Parallel)
- BA English (Parallel)
- BA Religious Studies (Parallel)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
This is the List of Courses offered at KNUST College of Engineering
- BSc Agricultural Engineering
- BSc Chemical Engineering
- BSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Geomatics Engineering (Geodetic Engineering)
- BSc Materials Engineering
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- BSc Computer Engineering
- BSc Aerospace Engineering
- BSc Petroleum Engineering
- BSc Telecommunication Engineering
- BSc Geological Engineering
- BSc Biomedical Engineering
- BSc Petrochemical Engineering
- BSc Metallurgical Engineering
- BSc Industrial Engineering
- BSc Automobile Engineering
- BSc Marine Engineering
COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
This is the list of courses offered at KNUST College of Art & Built Environment
- BSc Architecture
- BSc Construction Technology & Management (Building Technology)
- BSc Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics (Building Technology)
- BSc Development Planning
- BSc Human Settlement Planning
- BSc Land Economy
- BSc Real Estate
- BFA Painting and Sculpture
- BA Communication Design (Graphic Design)
- BA Industrial Art (Ceramics, Metal Work, Textiles, and Fashion Design)
- BA Integrated Rural Art and Industry
- BA Publishing Studies (Book Industry)
- BA Integrated Rural Art and Industry (Parallel)
- BA Publishing Studies (Parallel)
- BA Communication Design (Parallel)
- BFA Painting and Sculpture (Parallel)
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
This is the list of courses offered at KNUST College of Science
- BSc Environmental Science
- BSc Chemistry
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Mathematics
- BSc Statistics
- BSc Physics
- BSc Actuarial Science
- Doctor of Optometry (OD), Six (6) years
- BSc Meteorology and Climate Science
- BSc Computer Science (Parallel)
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
This is the list of courses offered at KNUST College of Health Sciences
- Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) Six (6) Years
- BSc Herbal Medicine
- BSc Human Biology (Medicine); to be followed by a 3-year Clinical Programme leading to MB ChB Degree)
- BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
- BSc Sports and Exercise Science
- BSc Nursing
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Midwifery (Sandwich Programmes) *
- BSc Emergency Nursing (Fee-Paying only) *
- BSc BDS Dental Surgery (Three (3) years of BSc Human Biology to be followed by a year of clinical studies leading to the award of BDS Degree) (Fee Paying only)
- DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) (6 years)
- BSc Sonography (Fee-Paying only)
- BSc Disability & Rehabilitation Studies (opened to Candidates with General Science; General Arts; Business; Visual Arts and Vocational/ Home Economics background)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES WITH WASSCE/SSSCE, GCE/IGCSE ‘A’ & ‘O’ LEVELS, ABCE/GBCE, MATURE AND EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Guidelines for selecting an undergraduate programme
- Most first-degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration
- Minimum/General Entry Requirements
A. Wassce/Sssce Applicants
An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have CREDIT passed 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 fulfil the appropriate Faculty or Departmental requirements.
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 passed 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.
NOTE: Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one-year English Proficiency Certificate.
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