UNIVERSITY OF GHANA TOP-UP COURSES
A Top-up degree is equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree. These courses are aimed at students who have previously completed a related foundation level degree (or equivalent, e.g. an HND) and they provide a route for students to achieve a Bachelors degree.
Top-up degrees enable students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of a particular topic while also receiving an internationally-recognized qualification.
A Top-up degree does not allow you to top up a Bachelors degree to a Bachelors degree with Honors (a ‘BA (Hons) degree’).
DIPLOMA/HND/OTHER QUALIFICATIONS TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Available Programmes and Entry Requirements for 2021/2022 Academic Year:
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 2.5 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 two other subjects in a related field, for admission.
Diploma holders will be admitted to either Level 200 or Level 300 based on their FGPA and area of study. In the case of the School of Veterinary Medicine, admission will be to Level 100. All admission will be to the same subject area as the 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 |
| Agriculture | Statistics |
| Midwifery | |
| Home Science (Family & Consumer Sciences) |
Other Diplomas accepted by the University of Ghana
| Diploma | Degree Programme to be admitted to |
| Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction) | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| Diploma in Laboratory Science | B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences |
Programmes Offered
a. Accounting
b. Public Administration
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the B.Sc. Administration Programme. The campus offered will depend on FGPA obtained at the Diploma Level.
c. Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP)
d. Adult Education
e. Library and Archives Administration
f. Social Administration
g. Study of Religions
Qualified applicants will be offered the Bachelor of Arts programmes.
h. Statistics
Qualified applicants will either be offered the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Arts programme.
i. General Music
j. Dance Studies
k. Theatre Arts
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Fine Arts programme.
l. Medical Laboratory Technology
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in Medical Laboratory Sciences
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, to determine the suitability of previous training and make recommendations to the University’s Admissions Board.
Other Qualifications:
a. Applicants shall be required to attend a selection interview.
b. 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.
c. Applicants in possession of a Diploma in Laboratory Science may be considered for admission to Medical Laboratory Sciences. Applicants will be required to sit an entrance examination and pass an interview.
m. General Agriculture
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in Agriculture
n. Veterinary Medicine
Diploma Holders
Applicants must have a Diploma in Animal Health (Distinction)
First Degree Holders:
Holders of B.Sc. Degree in Animal Science, Biological Science or Allied Health Sciences are eligible to apply.
o. Home Science (Family & Consumer Sciences)
An applicant in possession of a Diploma in any of the following areas is eligible to apply.
o Textiles & Clothing
o Human Development
o Family Resource Management
o Food & Nutrition
o General Home Economics
Qualified applicants will be admitted into the Bachelor of Science programme in Family and Consumer Sciences.
School of Nursing and Midwifery
- All applicants to the University of Ghana School of Nursing and Midwifery programme (Regular or Distance Education) MUST possess ALL the following:
- A Diploma in Nursing from a recognized educational institution. [NOTE: Health Assistant Clinical (HAC) or Nurse Assistant Clinical (NAC) certificates are NOT acceptable].
- The academic transcript MUST be signed by the Principal/Head of the educational institution before upload.
- A final copy of the original professional Nursing certificate is needed. The certificate MUST be uploaded (A provisional certificate is NOT acceptable).
- Applicants are to choose from the given speciality track/option based on their qualification obtained in the Diploma training. For example, an applicant with Diploma in Registered General Nursing (RGN) MUST select the Bachelor of Science in Registered General Nursing track/option only.
q. Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
r. Bachelor of Science in Nursing with options in:
o General Nursing
o Community Health Nursing
o Paediatric Nursing
o Mental Health Nursing
Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
s. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (DISTANCE EDUCATION) with options in:
o General Nursing
o Community Health Nursing
o Paediatric Nursing
o Mental Health Nursing
• Applicants are expected to select one (1) option
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO DISTANCE EDUCATION APPLICANTS:
- Midwifery certificates are NOT accepted for the Distance Education BSc. Nursing programme.
- The Bachelor of Science in Midwifery degree program is NOT offered as a distance education programme
Higher National Diploma (HND) to Degree Applicants
Holders of Higher National Diplomas (HND) from a recognized Technical University /Polytechnic with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 4.00 (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.
Applicants may be asked to write an entrance examination and/or attend an interview as part of the admission process. HND holders will be admitted to 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 SciencesScience Laboratory TechnologyLaboratory Science | B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Science |
| College of Basic and Applied SciencesLaboratory Science | B.Sc. in Natural Sciences OptionsAnimal Biology & Conservation Science OptionBiochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology OptionBotany OptionFisheries Science OptionFood Science OptionNutrition OptionOceanography 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 EngineeringMechanical 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 SchoolBilingual 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 ManagementPublic Administration Option Public Administration Option Public Administration OptionE-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 |
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS TO SUBMIT THEIR ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM IS JULY 31, 2022.
