Are you a fresh student who wants to apply and study any of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Undergraduate programme? Below are the full UCC Admission Requirements for Fresh Students who wish to pursue their dream programme.
There is a number of Undergraduate programmes offered by the University. Before applicants apply for UCC Admission, it is important to check their eligibility status. This will determine whether or not an applicant qualifies for admission.
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UCC Admission Requirements for Fresh Students
Entry requirements for admission into programmes of study for both local and international students include the following:
A. WASSCE/SSSCE:
Applicants should have credit passes in six (6) subjects with an overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively.
Three of the six subjects should be core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies, and three must be in relevant electives.
For purposes of admission, credit passes in:
- WASSCE means A1-C6
- SSSCE means A-D
B. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level:
Applicants should, in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics), have three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
C. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE):
Applicants should have credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) and three (3) relevant elective subjects.
D. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE):
Applicants should have credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics) and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level.
E. International Baccalaureate (IB):
Applicants should have a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level in three (3) subjects relevant to the programme of choice (minimum of grade 5 for Health and Allied Sciences). Applicants should, in addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/Literature and Mathematics (SL).
F. American High School Grade 12 Examinations. Applicants should have a Final Grade point of 3.0.
In conclusion, these are the UCC admission requirements for Fresh Students pursuing Undergraduate programmes.