Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into the following undergraduate and post-graduate engineering programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2023/2024 academic year.
1.0 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
A. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (WATER AND PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING)
Entry Requirements
Post WASSCE / SSSCE APPLICANTS:
· Have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively;
· Three (3) of the six subjects should be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be science-based or technical elective subjects.
B. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING)
Entry Requirements
Post WASSCE / SSSCE APPLICANTS:
· Have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively;
· Three (3) of the six subjects should be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and other three must be science-based elective subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry) or three (3) technical elective subjects (Mathematics and any two (2) of the following: Physics, Wood Work, Metal Work, Technical Drawing, Applied Electricity and Building Construction).
C. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)
Post WASSCE / SSSCE APPLICANTS:
· Have credit passes in six (6) subjects with overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively;
· Three (3) of the six subjects should be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be science-based or technical elective subjects.
1.1 HOW TO APPLY
1.1 Ghanaian Applicants
Applicants are to purchase application E-Vouchers for online application at the Centres listed below:
1.2 SALES CENTRES
a. Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast
b. University of Cape Coast - Accra Office, Tesano - Accra
c. Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals)
d. All UCC College of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres
e. All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
f. All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
g. All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
h. All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
i. All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide
j. All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide
k. All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
l. All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
1.3 COST OF E-VOUCHERS
Ghanaian applicants - GH₡ 220.00
International applicants – (visit apply.ucc.edu.gh and click on ‘apply as international student’)
Deadlines for the sale of Application E-vouchers (Ghanaian candidates) and the submission of completed online application forms (all applicants) are Friday 12th January, 2024 and Tuesday, 16th January, 2024 respectively.
1.4 ONLINE APPLICATIONS
a. Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions
1.5 NO HARD COPIES OF COMPLETED
Applicants are required to keep printed copies of their application for their own record and reference after submitting the completed online application form. No hard copy should be sent by POST or delivered by HAND to the University.
REGULAR GRADUATE DEGREE (MSC/M.PHIL/PH.D IN COASTAL ENGINEERING) PROGRAMMES - 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into REGULAR (Full-Time) graduate (MSc/M.Phil/Ph.D in Coastal Engineering) programmes in the University of Cape Coast for the 2023/2024 Academic Year, beginning on 6th January, 2024.
NB: Applicants are to note that names on their academic certificate(s) should correspond to the names on their application form.
Applicants are to buy vouchers which will enable them to apply online. The vouchers are for sale at the centres listed below:
1.0 SALE CENTRES
(a) Cash Office, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. (Mode of Payment – CASH)
(b) University of Cape Coast Accra Office, Tesano, Accra. (Mode of Payment – CASH)
(c) I-J Consult, Apostle Dr. Baidoo Avenue (Off Pentecost Convention Centre Road), Millennium City, Kasoa (Mode of Payment – CASH)
(d) Ghana Post Offices at the Regional and District Capitals. (Mode of Payment – CASH)
(e) All Network Branches of GCB Bank, ADB Bank, GT Bank, Republic Bank, ARB Apex Bank, Consolidated Bank, Prudential Bank, Zenith Bank, Nationwide
1.1 COST OF VOUCHER
Ghanaian Applicants - GH¢320.00
International Applicants should visit www.sgs.edu.gh to download a Manual Application form to complete.
The deadline for the sale of Voucher is Friday, 12th January, 2024 .
Upload the following documents on or before Monday, 15th January, 2024:
· Academic Certificate(s)
· Transcript (if not a UCC graduate)
· 2-3 pages Research Proposal
Note: For referees report, provide details of two persons, one of which must be from the last institution attended. Information required include:
· Referee’s name
· Referee’s institutional email
· Referee’s personal contact
For further enquiries, please contact us on:
Tel.: [03321] 32480 Ext 230, 237, [03321] 35351, 0207087976
E-mail: graduatestudies@ucc.edu.gh
2.0 DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES
Ph.D
36 Months -Full Time
The Ph.D programme shall consist of two parts. These shall be by one year of course work or directed reading, and two years for thesis writing which shall be a requirement for the award of the Ph.D.
M.Phil
24 Months -Full Time
The M.Phil Programmes shall normally extend over four semesters (two academic years) and shall be in two parts. The first part shall consist of course work for one academic year (two semesters). On successful completion of the first part and on the recommendation of the Department’s Committee on Graduate Studies, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the M.Phil Degree.
3.1 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES (CANS)
3.1.1 SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
Ø MSc Coastal Engineering
An applicant seeking admission into the MSc Coastal Engineering programme must:
a) Have obtained a first degree with, at least, a Second Class (Lower Division) in a relevant engineering field or natural sciences from a recognised university
b) Submit an official transcript of academic record
c) Submit two referees’ reports, one of which must be from the last institution attended
d) Pass a selection interview conducted for that purpose.
Ø M.Phil Coastal Engineering
An applicant seeking admission into the M.Phil Coastal Engineering programme must:
a) Have obtained a first degree with, at least, a Second Class (Lower Division) in a relevant engineering field or natural sciences from a recognised university
b) Submit an official transcript of academic records (if not a graduate from UCC)
c) Submit two referees’ reports, one of which must be from the last institution attended
d) Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study, including references.
e) Pass a selection interview conducted for that purpose.
Ø Ph.D Coastal Engineering
An applicant seeking admission into the Ph.D Coastal Engineering programme must:
a) Have either an M.Phil or equivalent degree in Coastal Engineering or an appropriate field of study from a recognised university. OR
b) Have a non-research M.Sc. degree in Coastal Engineering or an appropriate field of study, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 or better
c) Have scored B+ or better in Research Methods or a similar course
d) Submit an official transcript of academic records
e) Submit two referees’ reports, one of which must be from the last institution attended
f) Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages on the intended area of study, including references
g) Pass a selection interview conducted for that purpose
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