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Knust 2024-2025 cut off point, Updated for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. All information has been reviewed and reflects the latest Kwame Nkrumah university of science and Technology Admission guidelines. (Last updated: July 2025)

KNUST

knust Is a World class academic centre of excellence, spearheading West Africa’s pursuit of technological advancement which offers a wide range of courses;

HOW DID KNUST COME ABOUT?

The University was established by government Ordinance on 6^th October 1951 and was opened officially on 22nd January 1952 with 200 Teacher Training Students Transferred from Achimota to form the basis of the new college. It was initially called Kumasi College of Technology, and then later became the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology by an Act of Parliament.

How many halls are located at KNUST?

Currently, there are six halls of residence administered by a hall council consisting of senior and junior members. These are;

• Queen Elizabeth II Hall
• Unity Hall
• Independence Hall
• Republic Hall
• University Hall
• Africa Hall

The Largest Hall in KNUST

Currently, unity hall is the largest hall with an original accommodation capacity of 448 rooms with extra 36 flats. It is an all-male hall with modern facilities. Members in this Hall are known as “Continentals”

Which faculty is the biggest in KNUST?

The Social Sciences faculty building has a student capacity of 11,100 making it the biggest one in Africa.

Fees At KNUST

KNUST fees are in two parts i.e., academic and hall fees. The fee for the academic session is ghc1,351.43. Also, fees for accommodation are as follows:

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REGULAR FRESHERS

REGULAR. CONTINUING YR 2-6

FEE PAYING FRESHERS

FEE PAYING YRS 2-6

POSTGRADUAT FRESHERS

POSTGRADUATE CONTINUING

Also in KNUST, the fee for halls is 2,167.80 consisting of Residential facility user fees, Hall Dues, Hall Development fund, Fuel for generators and Hall ICT fees.

Courses KNUST Offer.

KNUST offer a variety of courses. Some of these are;

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COURSES

1. BSc Landscape Design and Management
2. BSc Agricultural Biotechnology
3. BSc Agribusiness Management
4. BSc Forest Resources Technology
5. BSc Aquaculture & Water Resources Management
6. BSc Dairy and Meat Science and Technology
7. BSc Agriculture
8. BSc Natural Resources Management
9. BSc Post Harvest Technology             

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSES

1. BA English
2. BSc. Business Administration
3. LLB (4 years for WASSE/SSSCE/GBCE and Equivalent Holders)
4. LLB Part-Time, (4 years for Degree Holders only)
5. BA Economics (Parallel)
6. BSc. Business Administration (Parallel)
7. BA Geography and Rural Development (Parallel)
8. BA Sociology (Parallel)
9. BA Social Work (Parallel)
10. BA History (Parallel)
11. BA Economics
12. BA Geography and Rural Development
13. BA Political Studies (Parallel)
14. BA French (Parallel)
15. BA Culture and Tourism (Parallel)
16. BA English (Parallel)
17. BA Religious Studies (Parallel)
18. BA Sociology
19. BA Social Work
20. BA Religious Studies
21. BA History
22. BA Political Studies
23. BA French
24. BA Akan
25. BA Culture and Tourism        

  COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COURSES

1. BSc Computer Engineering
2. BSc Aerospace Engineering
3. BSc Petroleum Engineering
4. BSc Telecommunication Engineering
5. BSc Geological Engineering
6. BSc Biomedical Engineering
7. BSc Petrochemical Engineering
8. BSc Metallurgical Engineering
9. BSc Agricultural Engineering
10. BSc Chemical Engineering
11. BSc Civil Engineering
12. BSc Geomatic Engineering (Geodetic Engineering)
13. BSc Materials Engineering
14. BSc Mechanical Engineering
15. BSc Electrical & Electronic Engineering          

  COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT COURSES

1. BFA Painting and Sculpture
2. BA Communication Design (Graphic Design)
3. BA Industrial Art (Ceramics, Metal Work, Textiles, and Fashion Design)
4. BA Integrated Rural Art and Industry
5. BA Publishing Studies (Book Industry)
6. BA Integrated Rural Art and Industry (Parallel)
7. BA Publishing Studies (Parallel)
8. BA Communication Design (Parallel)
9. BFA Painting and Sculpture (Parallel)
10. BSc Architecture
11. BSc Construction Technology & Management (Building Technology)
12. BSc Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics (Building Technology)
13. BSc Development Planning
14. BSc Human Settlement Planning
15. BSc Land Economy
16. BSc Real Estate         

 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE COURSES

1. BSc Biochemistry
2. BSc Food Science and Technology
3. BSc Biological Sciences
4. BSc Environmental Science
5. BSc Chemistry
6. BSc Computer Science
7. BSc Mathematics
8. BSc Statistics
9. BSc Physics
10. BSc Actuarial Science
11. Doctor of Optometry (OD), Six (6) years
12. BSc in Meteorology and Climate Science
13. BSc Computer Science (Parallel)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES COURSES

1. BSc Sports and Exercise Science
2. BSc Nursing
3. BSc Midwifery
4. BSc Midwifery (Sandwich Programmes) *
5. BSc Emergency Nursing (Fee-Paying only) *
6. BSc BDS Dental Surgery (Three (3) years of BSc Human Biology to be followed by a-year Clinical studies leading to the award of BDS Degree) (Fee Paying only)
7. DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) (6 years)
8. BSc Sonography (Fee-Paying only)
9. BSc Disability & Rehabilitation Studies (open to Candidates with General Science; General Arts; Business; Visual Arts and Vocational/ Home Economics background)
10. Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) Six (6) Years
11. BSc Herbal Medicine
12. BSc Human Biology (Medicine); to be followed by a 3-year Clinical Programme leading to MB ChB Degree)
13. BSc Medical Laboratory Technology

CUT-OFF POINTS FOR KNUST

KNUST has published its cut-off points for various courses for the academic year. These are;

2.1 GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

2.1.1 Undergraduate Programmes duration

Most first-degree programmes of study are of Four (4) Years duration.

2.1.2Minimum/General Entry Requirements.

WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

An applicant for admission to a degree programme in the University must have CREDIT passes (A1-C6 in WASSCE and A–D in SSSCE) in 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 aggregate24 or better.

**It is worth noting that the THREE Core Subjects are prerequisite 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.

GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)/ ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE)

ABCE and GBCE are both needed to qualify an applicant for a programme.

Holders of GBCE must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in THREE Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.

ABCE holders must have passes in THREE Compulsory Subjects plus THREE (3) Optional Subjects relevant to the Programme of study.

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 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 Mathematic sat the Standard Level (SL) and at least grade C in a Science subject at the IGCSE.

AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 12

An applicant foradmission to a degree programme in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.0. For admission to the University School of Medicine and Dentistry, an applicant must have a Final Grade Point of at least 3.25. Admissions will be to the Year 1.

2.1.3 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

(a) Ghanaian/Other Applicants with Foreign Results/Certificate

The University shall request an evaluation of results/Certificate other than those mentioned above, (a) to (f), from the Ghana Tertiary Commission (GTEC) and/or other International Credential Evaluation Agency to facilitate the determination of the suitability of the applicant for admission.

(b) Applicants from French Speaking Countries must provide a minimum of one-year English Proficiency Certificate.

(c) Documents not in English should be accompanied by accredited translations in English.(d)Transfer of Applicants

Applicants from other universities (local and international) who are seeking admission to continue their programme are required to submit official transcript, high school results and a cover letter through the Deputy Registrar, AcademicAffairs([email protected]),or the International Programmes Office ([email protected]) to the Head of Department. Proof of English proficiency and English translation of the transcript must be added where necessary.

2.2 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Faculty of Agriculture

WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

BSC. AGRICULTURE

2.BSC. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Chemistry and any TWO (2) from Physics or Mathematics,Biology or General Agriculture or Animal Husbandry or CropHusbandry or Horticulture.

3.BSC. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following options:

Science:Chemistry,Physics or Mathematics,and Biology or General Agriculture.

ii.Business:Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics,

Costing and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this combination must have a minimum of C(for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.

iii.General Arts:Economics, Geography, and Elective Mathematics. Applicants with this

combination must have a minimum of C (for SSSCE applicants) and B3 (for WASSCE Applicants) in Integrated Science.

iv. General Agriculture: Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or General

Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or Horticulture.

4.BSC. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit passes in THREE Subject from the following options:

Science:Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics or Crop Husbandry, Biology or General Agriculture.

ii. General Arts: Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General

Knowledge in Art.

iii. Visual Art:General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design ,Chemistry, Picture Making, Painting and Sculpture.

GCE APPLICANTS

BSC. AGRICULTURE

BSC. AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

3.BSC. AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Entry Requirements

‘O’ Level:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language,Mathematics, AND, inter science.

‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE(3) subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology or Agricultural Science.

BSC. LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

‘O’ Level:  Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language, Mathematics, and any three from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Agricultural Science, or

ii. General Science, Additional General Science, and Additional Mathematics, and any other relevant subject.

b)‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3)subjects or equivalent from Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology orAgricultural Science

MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the Application Forms and must have a minimum ofTWO (2)years post qualification experience. In addition ,applicant must satisfy any of the following qualifications:

Diploma or Higher National Diploma Applicants: Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Agriculture or Agriculture-related programme from a recognized institution. OR

GCE Applicants: Five(5)credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics,Biology, Chemistry and Physics, or Additional Mathematics, and Additional General Science.

WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants: Credits passes in THREE (3) Elective subjects in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics or General Agriculture or Crop Husbandry or and Horticulture.

Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

2.2.2. Faculty of Natural Resource Management

A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS.

BSC. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

2.BSC. FOREST RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY

3.BSC. AQUACULTURE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science Elective Subjects:Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, and Biology General Agriculture.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANT Entry Requirements

•‘O’ Level:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics.

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one from Biology, Agricultural Science, and Mathematics. Applicants with Agricultural Science

or Mathematics. Applicant must have a credit in “O’ Level Biology.

DIPLOMA HOLDERS

•Two(2) Years Post Diploma field experience.

•An applicant must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR‘A’ Level.

•Short listed applicants must pass an interview.

• MATUREAPPLICANTS

•Applicant must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of the application.

•Must have a minimum of Two (2) Years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE OR ‘A’ Level.

•Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.

4.BSC. PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

A. WASSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes inEnglish Language, Mathematics ,and Integrated Science Elective Subjects: Credit Passes in THREE (3)from any of the following options: Science,General Arts, Visual Art, Technical and Home Economics.

B.‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’ Level:  Credit passes in FIVE (5)subject including English Language and Mathematics.

•‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects or equivalent passes from any of the following options: Science, and General Arts.

MATUREAPPLICANTS

•An applicantmustbe a least 25 years at the time of theapplication.

•EITHER possess FIVE(5) credits at ‘O’ Level, including Mathematics and English Language, OR

•Credit passes in THREE (3)WASSCE/SSSCE core Subjects plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects in Science, General Arts,Visual Art,Technical, and Home Economics.

Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

2.3 COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

2.3. Faculty of Built Environment

1. BSc ARCHITECTURE

A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language,Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO from the following options:

•Technical

Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork or Building Construction

•General Science

Biology, Chemistry, Physics•Visual Art

General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Picture Making•General Arts

Economics, Geography

B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following Groups:

i. Either Three (3)Subjects from Group A (Technical /Science) ii. Three (3)Subjects from Group B (Visual Art/General Art) or iii. Three (3)Subject Combinations from Groups A and BA pass in General Paper is mandatory.

C. MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.

•Must satisfy there requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND

•An applicant must have demonstrated interest in the area of Architectural Design.

•It must be noted, however, that experience at an Architect’s Office or familiarity withcomputer drafting techniques aloneis not a special advantage. The Department shall not regard these as substitutes for the minimum entry requirements to pursue a degree Programme. Applicants may be required to pass a written and an oral examination after pre-qualification exercise.

BSC.CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)

A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTSEntry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Mathematics and any Two (2) from the following options:

Technical: Technical Drawing or Engineering Science, Woodwork, Building Construction ,and Metalwork.

Science: Chemistry, and Physics

General Art: Economics, and Geography

B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2) from the following options:

Group A:Physics, and Chemistry

Group B:Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing, and Building Construction.

C. MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1) and (2.0) or HND.

•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

BSC. QUANTITY SURVEYING AND CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (BUILDING TECHNOLOGY)

A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Mathematic sand any Two (2) from the following: Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Physics.

B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’ Level or equivalent:Credit passes in Mathematics and any TWO (2)from the following: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Building Construction andTechnical Drawing

C. MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0) orHND.

•An applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

4.BSCDEVELOPMENT PLANNING

A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) Elective Subjects as follows:THREE (3)Electives from Group A or Two (2)fromGroup A and One (1) from Group B:

Group A: Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Geography, Government,Elective Mathematics, General Knowledge in Art.

Group B:Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Sculpture, and Painting.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in the THREE (3) subjects from the groups below:(a)Either allSubjects from Group A, OR (b)Two (2)subjects from Group A, and one (1) subject from Group B GROUP A:Economics, Geography and Government

GROUP B:Mathematics, Statistics, General Knowledge in Art, Accounting and BusinessManagement.

C. MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as follows.

•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form thebasis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

BSC.HUMAN SETTLEMENT PLANNING

WASSCE/ SSSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) Subjects in Group A including Geography, OR Credit passes in TWO (2) Subjects in Group A, and a credit pass in ONE (1) from in Group B, as follows:

GROUP A

Economics, Introduction to Business Management, Geography, Government, Mathematics,General Knowledge in Art

GROUP B

Accounting, Technical Drawing, Graphic Design, Picture Making, Sculpture Painting

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes or equivalent in TWO (2) from Group A and ONE

(1) from Group B, plus a pass in General Paper.

GROUP A

Economics, Geography, and Government

GROUP B

Mathematics, Statistics, Art, Accounting, and Business Management

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).

•Higher National Diploma (HND), Construction Technician Course (Part III) or Professional Draughtsmanship Certificates with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in draughtsmanship.

•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview.

BSc. LAND ECONOMY

BSc. REAL ESTATE

A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science .Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following:

(a)Economics, Geography and a third subject relevant to the Land Economy Programme, preferably Accounting, Business Management, Government, Business Mathematics,French, Literature in English, History, Building Construction, Technical Drawing andMathematics.

(b)Economics, andTWO (2)other subjects from the following: Elective Mathematics,Geography, Accounting, Business Management, Business Mathematics, Government,

French, Building Construction, Technical Drawing,and General Knowledge in Art.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3)subjects, two of which shall be Economics and Geography, at a grade not below C.  Preference will be given to a third

subject in Mathematics, Government or History. Candidates must also pass the General Paper.

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0), OR should hold a Diploma/HND in Estate Management.

•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Candidates with the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or Higher National Diploma (HND)in Estate Management or other relevant Diploma qualification from a recognized University or Polytechnic with Cumulative WeightedAverage (CWA) of 70% and above after a successful interview would be admitted into the second year of the Programme. Other Diploma holders with less than 70% as their CWA would be required to have three years’work experience in the real estate industry and in addition pass an interview to be admitted into first year of the Programme.

2.3.2 Faculty of Art

BFA. PAINTING & SCULPTURE

A.b WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE subjects from the following groups:

VISUAL ART: General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2)Visual Arts Elective Subject.

ii. HOME ECONOMICS: General Knowledge in Art, and any TWO (2) Home Economics

Elective Subjects.

iii.TECHNICAL:General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2)Technical Elective Subjects. iv. SCIENCE :General Knowledge in Art, plus anyTWO (2)Science Elective Subjects.

GENERAL ARTS:General Knowledge in Art, plus any TWO (2) General Arts Elective Subjects.

vi.BUSINESS:General Knowledge in Art, plus anyTWO (2)Business Elective Subjects.

B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’ Level or equivalent:Credit passes in General Knowledge in Art and any TWO subjects.

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE (3)years working experience.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0), OR should hold a Diploma.

•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an interview.

HND APPLICANTS/DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION IN ART AND RELATED FIELDS

An applicant who possesses an HND in Creative Art or Equivalent Diploma will be admitted into the Second (2nd) Year of the Programme. Applicants must also pass an interview.

Applicants may be admitted into the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

BA.COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHIC DESIGN)

A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Graphic Design, General Knowledge in Art and any other Visual Arts Elective Subject excluding Leatherwork, Basketry and Bead making.

B.A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in TWO (2) subjects including Art, preference would be given to applicants with THREE(3) passes at the A’ Level with grade A or B in Art.

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE(3) years working experience.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).

•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination which shall form the basis for short-listing of candidates for an interview. Candidates must also pass an

interview and a practical examination.

BA.INTEGRATED RURAL ART AND INDUSTRY

A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from Picture Making, Leatherwork ,Graphic Design, Textiles, Jewellery, Basketry, Sculpture, Ceramics, General Knowledge in Art, Management in Living, Clothing & Textiles, Food and Nutrition, Physics, Chemistry,Elective Mathematics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Woodwork, Metalwork, Religious Studies, Construction, Economics, History, Akan, Geography, Literature in English, Business Management, Accounting, Costing, and ICT.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in TWO (2)subjects including Art.

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of s the application with at least THREE (3) years working experience.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).

•An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination at which they must submit a portfolio of Artworks showing interest in Rural and Industrial Art.

•Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

•An applicant who possesses the Diploma in Rural Art and Industry High NationalDiploma (HND) in Education will be admitted into SECOND or THIRD YEAR of the Programme.

•Applicants must also pass an interview or written examination or both.

BA.Publishing Studies

A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from any of the following groupings:

•VISUAL ARTS: General Knowledge in Art, Picture Making and/or Graphic Design plus Textiles or Sculpture or Leatherwork.

•GENERAL ARTS:Geography, Economics, Government, English Language, History, Religious Studies, French, Ghanaian Languages etc.

•BUSINESS: Economics, Accounting, Introduction to Business Management, BusinessMathematics and Principles of Costing and Elective Mathematics.

•VOCATIONAL/HOME ECONOMICS: General knowledge in Art, Management in Living plus either Food and Nutrition or Clothing and Textiles

•SCIENCE: Biology, Chemistry plus Mathematics or Physics

B.‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and inter science.

•‘A’ Level or equivalent:Credit passes in at least TWO(2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application with at least FIVE (5)years working experience.

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0).

•Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

5.BA METAL PRODUCT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

A.SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts and Business.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and inter science

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO(2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.

Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0). Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Entry Requirements

Applicants may be admitted starting either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

BSC. TEXTILE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

BSC. FASHION DESIGN

WASSCE APPLICANTS

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from the following disciplines:Visual Arts, Home Economics, Technical, Science, General Arts, and Business.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSEntry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE (5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and inter science

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO(2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.

C. MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25 years atthe time of the application.

Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0). Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Applicants may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on

performance at the interview.

BFA. CERAMICS

A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in THREE (3) subjects from ANY of the following disciplines: Visual Art, Home Economics, and General Arts.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and inter science

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in at least TWO(2) passes in the relevant subject areas as indicated in (1.0) above.

C. MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25 years atthe time of the application.

Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0). Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination.

D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE IN RELEVANT AREAS Entry Requirements

Applicants with a certificate in relevant areas may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

BSC. CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY

A. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects from any ONE of the following groupings:

•Visual Art: Ceramics, General Knowledge-in-Art, and Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics.

•Science: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology.

•Technical: Technical Drawing, Building Construction, Applied Electricity, Auto Mechanics, Electronics, Physics.

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS AND EQUIVALENT Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE (3)in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Biology.

C.MATURE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 25years at the time of the application.

Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level, as in (1.0) and (2.0). Candidates must also pass an interview and a practical examination

D.HND AND DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Entry Requirements

Applicants with a certificate in the relevant area may be admitted to start either from the SECOND or THIRD YEAR based on performance at the interview.

2.3.3. Faculty of Educational Studies

B.Ed. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (With the following Options):

Mathematics

Science

I.C.T.

Agricultural Science

Visual Art

History and

Geography

A.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in any THREE (3) subjects from the following programmes:

Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (fora-d) ii.Visual Art (fore)

iii.General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for fan dg)

B.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent:Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and inter science

•‘A’ Level or equivalent: Credit passes in THREE(3) subjects from the following programmes:

Science, General Agriculture, and I.C.T. (fora-d) ii. Visual Art (fore)

iii.General Arts including History or Geography, as may be applied (for f and g)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

BSc. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

BSc. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

BSc. CIVIL ENGINEERING

BSc. MATERIALS ENGINEERING

BSc.MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

BSc. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

BSc. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

BSc. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

BSc. GEOMATIC (GEODETIC) ENGINEERING

BSc. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

BSc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING

BSc. TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

BSc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

BSc. PETROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING

BSc. METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects:Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

•For Programme, Basic/Applied Electricity or Basic Electronics, or Information Communication Technology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.

•ForK, L, and M, Programmes, Electricity/Applied Electricity or Electronics is acceptable in place of Chemistry.

•In the case of programme (M), Biology is acceptable in place of Chemistry.

•For Programme(I), Geography is acceptable in place of Chemistry.

•For Programmes E, and F any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry: Metal Work, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing and Engineering Science.

•For Programmes P,Q and R any of the following is acceptable in place of Chemistry; Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, Technical Drawing, Building Construction and Woodwork.

•For Programme A, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry; Technical Drawing or Engineering Science and General Agriculture, Biology, Metalwork, Auto Mechanics, Applied Electricity, and Building Construction. applicants in this category who do not have Chemistry must obtain Grade B3 in Integrated Science.

•For Programme I, any of the following are acceptable in place of Chemistry, AppliedElectricity or Electronics.

II.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level: Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’Levelor equivalent: Either credit passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O’ Level credit in Chemistry, OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

•For Programme (I), EITHER passes in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with an ‘O ‘Level credit pass in Chemistry OR Geography OR Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Geography.

•For programme C, credit passes in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Physics with credit in ‘Chemistry at O’ Level.

•For programme K, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Computer Engineering oriented programme such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

•In the case of programme M, applicants shall have at least Second Class Honours from any accredited Biomedical Engineering oriented programme such as Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Medical Technology.

•Admission would be based on assessment of Academic Transcript.

•Applicants must satisfy the requirements for either WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘A’ Level asin (1.0)and (2.0) respectively.

BSc.AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

BSc.INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

BSc.MARINE ENGINEERING

1.WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.

Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Physics, Mathematics, and any one of the following:

•Chemistry

•Metalwork

•Auto Mechanics

•Applied Electricity

•Technical Drawing

•Building Construction

•Woodwork

Applicants without Chemistry shall obtain at least B3 in Integrated Science.

2.‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level:Credit passes in FIVE(5)subjects including English Language and Mathematics, and

•‘A’Levelor equivalent: At least credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3.MATURE APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be 25 years at the time of the application.

•A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience at the time of the application

•Must satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or A’ Level or HND.

4.HND APPLICANTS

Entry Requirements

•An applicants shall have at least Second Class Honour in any Mechanical Engineering orientated programme, such as: Mechanical Engineering with any option, Agricultural Mechanization and Automobile Engineering

•An Applicantmust satisfy the requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE or ‘O’ Level.

•Assessment shall be based on the applicants’ transcripts.

5. INTERNATIONAL AND OTHER APPLICANTS

•International Baccalaureate applicants may apply with contents of programmes equivalent to the Ghanaian WASSCE/SSSCE or the Ghanaian‘A’ Level programmes.

•Credit passes of International Baccalaureate applicants shall meet requirements 1.0and 2.0 with equivalent certificates.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

BSc.Human Biology (Medicine) (MBChB)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM.)

BSc.Medical Laboratory Sciences

BSc.General Nursing

BSc.Midwifery

BSc.Physiotherapy andSports Science

Doctorof Pharmacy(PharmD)

Bachelor of Herbal Medicine (BHM)

BSc.Medical Imaging

BSc.Physician Assistantship

Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science. Elective Subjects: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

•For (A & B),programmes may be followed with a 3-year clinical programme for the MB. ChB degree and BDS degree respectively.

•For Programme, (C), Animal Husbandry is acceptable in place of Biology.•

•For (A, B, &K),short-listed Applicants must pass an interview.

L. BSc. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION STUDIES Entry Requirements

Core Subjects: Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.Elective Subjects: Credit passes from the following groups: General Science, General Art, Business, Visual Art or Vocational.

‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

BSc. Human Biology(Medicine)(MBChB)

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

BSc.Medical Laboratory Sciences

BSc.General Nursing

BSc.Midwifery

BSc. Physiotherapy and Sports Science

Doctor of Pharmacy(PharmD)

Bachelor of Herbal Medicine(BHM)

BSc. Medical Imaging

K.BSc Physician Assistantship Entry Requirements

•‘O’Level or equivalent: Credit passes in FIVE(5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Additional/Elective Mathematics, and

•‘A’Levelor equivalent: Credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics.

•Applicants must also have a pass in General Paper.

3.MATURE APPLICANTS

BSc.Medical Laboratory Sciences

Doctor of Pharmacy(PharmD)

Bachelor of Herbal Medicine(BHM)

BSc.Medical Imaging

E.BSc. Physician Assistantship Entry Requirements

•Applicants should beat least 25 years at the time of the application.

•Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.eWASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).

•For (A),Applicants with Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology withat leastOne (1)year post qualification experience shall be interviewed and successful Applicants placed in the SECOND YEAR.

Mature Candidates with University Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (Top-Up) would be placed in the THIRD YEAR, whilst Candidates with Ministry of Health Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or HND in Science Laboratory Technology will be placed in SECOND YEAR. All Candidates must have TWO (2)YEARS post-qualification experience and must have passed an interview.

•Short-listed applicants may take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

BSc. GENRAL NURSING (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP) Entry Requirements

•Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.

•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.

•Applicants must be Registered General Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing

•Applicants must have a minimum of Two years working experience in a clinical area.

•Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.

BSc. MIDWIFERY (MATURE APPLICANTS FOR TOP-UP)

•Applicants must be at least 25 years of age at the time of the application.

•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into degree programmes.

•Applicants must be a registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery

•Applicants must have a minimum of TWO (2) years’working experience in a clinical area.

•Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.

BSc. PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS SCIENCE

•Applicants should be a least 25 years at the time of the application.

•Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for the programme (i.e WASSCE/SSSCE, OR ‘A’ Level).

•Candidates who have relevant Diploma certificate sin Sports and Exercise Science,Fitness Assessment, Physiotherapy and Orthotic Assistant, coaching etc. and who must have worked for at least three (3) years will be considered for admission into year two.

•Applicantsmust be declared medically fit by the University Hospital and mustundergo a physical fitness assessment and must pass a written and/or oral interviewconducted at the Department.

4.4.0 OTHER APPLICANTS

A. DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE(DVM)–DIPLOMA HOLDERS Entry Requirements

•A Diploma from Pong-Tamale Veterinary School orany other recognized Veterinary Training Institutions,

•Three (3) years relevant Post qualification working experience.

•All diploma holding applicants must also satisfy the minimum University entryrequirement for Admission.

•Applicants with BSc.Agriculture (Animal Science Option) or BSc. Biological Sciences not below 2nd Class lower division are eligible to apply for Admission. Such applicants will be admitted directly into 2nd year of the Programme.

B.BSc. MIDWIFERY (Sandwich) Entry Requirements

•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.

•Must be registered Midwives with a Diploma in Midwifery

•Be at least 25 years of age at the time of submitting the application

•Must have a minimum of TWO (2)years working experience in a clinical area

•Applicants in this category must pass an Interview.

•This Programme is taken during the Holidays.

BSc. NURSING (Emergency Option)

Entry Requirements

•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for the Admission toDegree Programmes.

•Must beregistered general Nurses with a Diploma in Nursing

•Must beat least 25 years of age at the time of the application.

•Must have a minimum of TWO (2)years working Experience in a clinical area.

•Applicants in this category must pass an interview.

D.DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM D) TOP-UP (Fee-Paying Only) Entry Requirements

•Applicants must satisfy the University’s General Requirements for Admission into Degree Programmes.

•Must have a Degree in Pharmacy with at least THREE (3)years post-registration experience.

•Must pass an interview.

E. Bachelor of Herbal Medicine(BHM) Entry Requirements

•Applicants who are Registered Diagnostic Medical So no graphers (RDMS) certified or equivalent from a recognized institution.

•Must have a minimum of THREE (3)years working experience may apply.

•Must pass an interview.

Source: https://www.knust.edu.gh

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