ADMISSIONS FOR 2010-2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
Central University College invites applications for the 2010-2011 academic year to offer the following programmes in the departments listed below.
1. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION (SBMA)
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 Reguirements:
- 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 Examination
Council (WAEC) or 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 '0' 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. Admission offers are
based on the level of attainment in the qualification
concerned and departmental requirements. 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 certificate (e.g. ICA Ghana, ACCA
intermediate level etc)
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/interview.
2. FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Programmes:
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in French
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Science in Environment and Development
Studies
Entry Reguirements:
- 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 Examination
Council (WAEC) or 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 '0' 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. Admission offers are
based on the level of attainment in the qualification
concerned and departmental requirements. 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 certificate (e.g. ICA Ghana, ACCA
intermediate level etc)
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/interview.
3. SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND MISSIONS
Programmes:
Bachelor of Arts (BA) 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.
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 Examination
Council (WAEC) or 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 '0' 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. Admission offers are
based on the level of attainment in the qualification
concerned and departmental requirements. 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 certificate (e.g. ICA Ghana, ACCA
intermediate level etc)
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/interview.
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.
4. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Programmes:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistantship
Bachelor of Pharmacy
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
twenty-four (24) 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 i.e (A1 - E8) 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
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.
Staff with State Registered Nurses' (SRN) qualification
from recognised health institutions and with a minimum
of 3 years of practice.
All applicants 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. Applicants must have any one fo the following qualifications:
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination
(SSSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 24 or better and
including 3 core subjects. English Language,
Mathematics and Integrated Science plus any three (3) elective subjects.
- West African Senior Secondary School Certificate
Examination (WASSCE): 6 passes with aggregate 24
(SSSCE equivalent) or better and including 3 core
subjects. English Language, Mathematics and
Integrated Science plus any three (3) elective subjects. .
- Polythecnic students: Passes in English Language,
Mathematics and Integrated Science in addition to three (3) elective subjects in their respective trades or technical subjects.
- GCE Entrants: Credits in five (5) subjects at O level including English Language and Mathematics, and passes in three subjects at A level.
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
short listed 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 24
(SSSCE equivalent) 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 '0' 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.
All applicants would be interviewed.
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
24 (SSSCE equivalent) or better and including 3 core
subjects (Le. English Language, Mathematics and
Integrated Science); plus 3 Elective subjects -
Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics. GCE entrants: Credits in 5 SUbjects at '0' 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.q. Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Human
Biology) or HND (Dispensing Technology/Laboratory
Technology.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An applicant must submit the following:
A completed application for admission and a non-
refundable application fee.
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
If the student is currently enrolled in another institution,
a trangcnpt 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.
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. Foreign students'
application forms cost $80. Copies of the form can also
be downloaded from here
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FORMS
The deadline for submission of application forms is 11th
June, 2010. 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: 0289 546 164 - 5
Mataheko Campus: 030 - 2 - 311040/1, 030 - 2 - 313185,
Fax: 030 - 2 - 311042
Weekend School available on Miotso Campus from
September 2010.
