ADMISSIONS FOR 2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR

Central University College hereby invites applications for entry in 2011/2012 to the programmes and departments listed below. You may kindly follow this link for further details on admission processes.

1. CENTRAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Programmes:

· Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Management Studies;
· Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agribusiness Management;
· Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Banking and Finance;
· Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration with options in Marketing, Human Resource Management and Accounting

Entry Requirements:

Senior Secondary School Certificate:

An applicant must pass in core English, core Mathematics, core Science and three elective subjects, with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or with an aggregate score of 36 or better in the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE).

General Certificate of Education:

An applicant must have at least credit-level passes in 5 subjects (including English Language and Mathematics) at the GCE Ordinary Level and at least 2 passes at the GCE Advanced Level. One of the advanced level passes must be grade 'D' or better. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained.

Professional qualifications:

Admission to level 100, 200 and 300 are possible with combinations of some of the following qualifications. Offers are not negotiable and are subject to availability of space:

- RSA stage 2 and 3,
- LCCI intermediate Certificate
- Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) with at least 3 Credits and 2 passes awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES.
- Private Secretary, Bilingual Secretaryship Diploma from a recognised University.
- Professional intermediate level etc) certificate (e.g. ICA Ghana, ACCA
- Higher National Diploma.
NB: The level to which applicants are admitted depends on the level of attainment in the above professional qualifications.

Mature Student's Entry Requirement (MSER):

Applicants without formal academic qualifications may be considered for admission if they are above 25 years old and have demonstrable relevant professional experience. Applicants will also be required to pass an entrance examination and / or an interview.

2. FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Programmes:

· Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies (NEW).
. Bachelor of Science in Economics
· Bachelor of Arts in French
· Bachelor of Arts in English
· Bachelor of Science in Environment and Development Studies

Entry Requirements: Same as above.

3. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS

Programmes:

· Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Theology;
· Bachelor of Arts in Family Counselling
· Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education
· Bachelor of Arts in Church Administration
· Master of Arts (M.A.) Religious Studies
· Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Religious Studies

4. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS

Entry Requirements:

Same as above for undergraduate programmes. In addition, an accredited Diploma in Theology or Religious Studies from a recognized institution with at least a grade 'B' average.
Applicants for the Masters programmes must have a first degree in a relevant field with not lower than 2nd class lower division.

5. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Programmes:

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing
· Bachelor of Architecture
· Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistantship
· Bachelor of Pharmacy
· Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing:

· Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) with an aggregate score of twenty-four (24) or better in six (6) subjects comprising: A – D in all three (3) core subjects
(i.e English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science); and at least passes i.e (A – E) in three (3) elective subjects in the options of Science, General Arts, Agricultural Science
and Home Economics.
· West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with an aggregate score of 36 or better in six (6) subjects comprising: A1 – C6 in all three (3) core subjects i.e English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and at least passes in three (3) elective subjects in the options of Science, General Arts, Agricultural Science and Home Economics
· Foreign Students Requirements: foreign students must have their result slips translated into English. In addition, applicants must be able to speak and write in English.
· Other Entry Qualifications for Admissions: Candidates with the Diploma in Registered Nursing (RN) from recognised institutions may apply. Such candidates may transfer credits
from their previous course of studies, with appropriate recommendations and references.
· Applicants with State Registered Nurses' (SRN) qualification from recognised health institutions and with a minimum of 3 years of practice.

All applicants to the School of Applied Sciences will be interviewed.

Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Architecture:

Admission into the programme is open to SSSCE/WASSCE or Polytechnic graduates with any background; Science, Vocational, Visual Arts, Technical and General Arts.
· Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 24 or better and including 3 core subjects. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
· West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 36 or better and including 3 core subjects. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
· Polytechnic Students: Passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or any of the Elective Science subjects, in addition to 3 electives in the respective trades or technical subjects.
Any application that comes without the above named qualifications will however be evaluated on its own merits.
Applicants are to note that should the total number of qualified candidates exceed the Department's allotted vacancies, a selection interview will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistantship:

· Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 24 or better and including 3 core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science; and 3 Elective subjects including Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 36 or better and including 3 core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science; and 3 Elective subjects including Biology, Chemistry and Physics or
Mathematics. Nurses will receive certain course exemptions and complete the degree in three years.

· Medical Assistants and Bachelor degree holders in the natural sciences, particularly the biological sciences including Human Biology, can complete the course in two years.

· Mature applicants: Applicants must be at least 25 years and must have 'O' or 'A' Level qualifications with background in health disciplines such as Physiotherapy and Dental Assistants and Laboratory Technicians; and must pass an examination conducted by the University.

Any application that comes without the above named qualifications will however be evaluated on its own merits.

Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Pharmacy:

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 24 or better and including 3 Core subjects (i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science); plus 3 Elective subjects – Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.

West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 36 or better and including 3 core subjects (i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus 3 Elective subjects - Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.

GCE entrants: Credits in 5 subjects at 'O' Level including English Language and Mathematics and 3 'A' Level passes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

Mature applicants: Applicants must be at least 25 years with Science background –Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or elective Mathematics- and must pass an examination conducted by the University.

Holders of Bachelor of Science related degrees. (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human Biology) or HND (Dispensing Technology/Laboratory Technology)
Any application that comes without the above named qualifications will however be evaluated on its own merits.

Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering:

Students from Senior High School System:
The minimum requirements for admission into the programme are passes in three (3) core subjects at the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) OR the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science, AND passes in three (3) elective subjects at SSSCE/WASSCE level, namely, Elective Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The aggregate score of the six subjects should not exceed 24.

Students from GCE System:
Applicants must have credits in at least five (5) GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject, AND passes at GCE A-Level in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, plus a pass in General Paper.

Mature Applicants:
Must be at least 25 years old and must have credits in five(5) GCE O' Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject, with at least 3 years relevant working experience. Candidates will be required to pass a qualifying examination conducted by the Department, and an interview. HND holders (Civil Engineering or Building Technology option) who graduated within the range of First Class to Second Class (Lower Division) may also be considered for admission to an appropriate level.
In all cases, candidates will be required to have credit level passes in Mathematics, Science and English Language, which are the basic Departmental requirements.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Online application procedure to Central University College is as follows:
Applicants should complete the online forms located at http://apply.central.edu.gh and follow the instructions on how to provide your application details.

Upon successful completion of the online form, an invoice of GHC 80 for Ghanaian applicants or US$ 80 for foreign applicants would be generated for payment at any branch of the banks listed below.

The participating banks are
* Agriculture Development Bank
* Ecobank Ghana Limited
* Fidelity Bank Limited
* Ghana Commercial Bank
* HFC Bank Ghana Limited
* Merchant Bank Limited
* Unibank Ghana Limited

NOTE: The application will ONLY be processed after payment has been made at the participating banks.
* Applicants awaiting results are encouraged to apply using the online forms.

Manual application procedure to Central University College is as follows:
An applicant must submit the following:
* A completed application for admission and a non-refundable application fee of GH¢80
* An official results slip or transcript from the student's last school must be submitted at the time of application directly to the Academic Office Directorate.
If the student is currently enrolled in another institution, a transcript from the previous institution should be sent directly to the Admissions Officer.
It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for transcript(s) and/or transfer form to be mailed and to ensure that they arrive promptly.

Hand delivered transcript(s) are not acceptable.

Sale Of Forms

The application forms are on sale at the Cash Office at the Accra campus of the University at Mataheko, Accra, or from the permanent campus at Miotso, near Dawhenya.
A set of application forms, admission requirements and prepaid EMS envelopes cost Gh¢80.
Payments should be in bankers draft only, and payable to Central University College.

Procedures for online application can be found here.

Copies of the form can also be downloaded from here.

SUBMISSION OF FORMS

Forms should be submitted to the Admissions office, Miotso.
For further information, please contact:

The Admissions Officer
Central University College, Miotso
P. O. Box 2305, Community 1, Tema - Ghana
On Telephone numbers:
Main Campus: 0289546164/5 and 030 2 951478,
Mataheko Campus: 030 2 311040/1, 030 2 313185, Fax: 030 2 311042

(Sgd.) Registrar