UCC Sandwich Programmes and Admission Requirements for 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into SANDWICH undergraduate (bachelor), Diploma, and Certificate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2023 Sandwich Session.

Applications are welcome from applicants who meet the admission requirements for the programs below. The admission requirements must be met before an applicant is given admission.

UCC Sandwich Programmes and Admission Requirements for 2023

DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Direct Entry

Post-Senior High School candidates with passes in 5 subjects. Three (3) of the (5) subjects must be in core subjects (including English language, Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and two elective subjects with at least a grade of D.

Minimum aggregate of 24 for SSCE and 36 for WASSCE or O’ level Applicants with Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ or Certificate in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA of 2.5 or better

Entry through Examination

Applicants must be 20 years and above and must have written SSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ Level, or an equivalent examination with at least three credit passes

Applicants with certificates in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

DURATION

The programme will cover three (3) long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (August – October 2023)

FEES

Fresh students – GH¢ 4,032.00

Diploma Year Two: – GH¢3,954.00

Diploma Year Three: – GH¢3,631.00

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Direct Entry

Applicants with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with a GPA of 2.5 or better

Entry through Examination

Applicants with Diploma in Early Childhood Education from recognized institutions with GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.

TARGET GROUP

Teachers in Basic Schools interested in early childhood education
The staff of NGOs working in childcare institutions
The staff of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs

DURATION

The programme will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (August – October 2023) and a December to January session (within two academic years).

FEES

Fresh students – GH¢ 3, 697.00

Continuing students: – GH¢ 2,933.00For further information call 0332097559

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) – POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma in Basic Education (Science and Mathematics Option)
Diploma in Basic Education (Technical Science Option)
Higher National Diploma (HND) in any science-related area from an accredited institution with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5

DURATION

Three Sandwich Semesters – First Semester begins in August 2023

FEES

Fresh students – GH¢ 3, 648.00

Continuing Students – GH¢ 3, 774.00

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (COMMUNICATION DESIGN) POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Holders of HND in Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Graphic Design/Communication Design option) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions
Holders of Diploma in Art (Graphic Design or Communication Design) from accredited local or international institutions
Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background
Holders of Diplomas in Computer Graphics, Website Design, Photography, Animation, Multimedia, Advertising, Film Editing, and Printing/Publishing from accredited local or international tertiary institutions

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions – First Semester: August – October 2023

FEES

Fresh students – GH¢ 3,738.00

Applicants are to note that this programme will be offered ONLY on UCC main campus.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EDUCATION (PAINTING OR SCULPTURE) POST-DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Holders of HND Commercial Art or Industrial Art (Painting, Illustration, or Painting and Decorating options) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions
Holders of Diploma in Fine Art (Painting, Illustration, or Painting and Decorating) from accredited local or international tertiary institutions
Holders of Diploma in Basic Education from accredited local or international tertiary institutions with Visual Art or Painting and Decorating background

DURATION

Five Sandwich Sessions – First Semester: August – October 2023

FEES

Fresh students – GH¢ 3,738.00

Applicants are to note that this programme will be offered ONLY on UCC main campus.

DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Post SSCE/WASSCE

Candidates must obtain three (3) credit passes in English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, and or Social Studies. Additionally, candidates must have credit passes in Geography and one of the following subjects: Economics, Elective Mathematics/Statistics, Business Management, Government, and History.

Others

The programme is also available to candidates with certificates in basic road safety or fleet management or certificate in intermediate or advanced vocational/technical training

TARGET GROUPS

The programme targets drivers in governmental and non-governmental institutions/organizations, transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), Kingdom Transport, Metro Mass Transport Services (MMTS), Progressive Transport Owners Association (PROTOA), Car Rentals as well as educational institutions in the country.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each. The first Semester begins in August 2023.

FEES

Fresh students – GH¢ 3,800.00

Continuing students – GH¢ 3,500.00

2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants should possess any of the following:

Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast
SSCE or WASSCE Holders: The candidate must have credit passes (A-D) or (A1 – C6) in six subjects with an overall aggregate of 24 / 36 or better. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects including (English Language, Mathematics, and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three must be electives relevant to the programme
GCE ‘A’ level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics
GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics
Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ level credit passes English and Mathematics
Stenographer Grade Two Certificate and any other related certificates.

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications. We would however wish to encourage workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration and National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers, and Country Development Officers to apply.

Note: All applicants would be required to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the Department at a later date.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each. First Semester begins in August 2023.

FEES: Fresh Students – GH¢ 3,900.00

Continuing Students – GH¢ 3,450.00

BACHELOR OF ARTS (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management, University of Cape Coast (UCC).
Related Diploma Certificates, such as:

Diploma in Labour Studies – UCC, CDS, GIMPA, UG – Legon.
Diploma in Social Work – University of Ghana, Legon
Diploma in Education – UCC, UG
Diploma in a related discipline

All candidates should have obtained at least Second Class lower at the Diploma level.

Note: All applicants would be required to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the Department at a later date

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is open to interested persons who have any of the above qualifications. In particular, workers in the protection agencies – the Police Service, Prison Service, Customs, Excise and Preventive Service, Fire Service, Immigration Service, National Disaster Management Organisation, Social Workers, and Country Development Officers are encouraged to apply.

DURATION

Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each. First Semester begins in August 2023.

FEES: Fresh Students – GH¢ 3,800.00

Continuing Students – GH¢ 3,580.00

For further information, contact – office line: 03321-36072 Mobile Numbers: 0244089124, 0249240186

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF NURSING

B.Sc. NURSING

TARGET GROUPS

Professionals with Nursing Diploma who are currently working in Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

Be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a diploma from a recognized institution, and must have a minimum working experience of not less than three (3) years.
Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation.

First Semester: August – October 2023

FEES:

Fresh Students – GH¢4,600.00

Continuing Students – GH¢4,350.00

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Fresh Students – $2,250.00

Continuing Students – $2,100.00

For further enquiries please contact: 03320-91403

B.Sc. MIDWIFERY

TARGET GROUPS

Professionals with Midwifery Diploma who are currently working in Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

Be a Registered Midwife (RM) with a diploma from a recognized institution, and must have a minimum working experience of not less than three (3) years.
Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
Pass a written test followed by a selection interview.

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation.

First Semester: August – October 2023

FEES

Fresh Students – GH¢4,600.00

Continuing Students – GH¢4,350.00

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Fresh Students – $2,250.00

Continuing Students – $2,100.00

For further enquiries please contact: 03320-91403

B.Sc. (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.
Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation.

First Semester: August – October, 2023

FEES:

Fresh Students – GH¢4,600.00

Continuing Students – GH¢4,350.00

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Fresh Students – $2,250.00

Continuing Students – $2,100.00

For further enquiries please contact: 03320-91403

B.Sc. (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Mental Health Nurses who are currently working in the Health Services on a full or part-time basis.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must:

Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a Diploma from a recognized Nursing Training College (NTC) with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.
Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
Pass a written test followed by a selection interview

If offered a place, the candidate must complete a health check and provide satisfactory references.

DURATION

Three (3) sandwich semesters each lasting eight (8) weeks followed by inter-semester courses during vacation.

First Semester: August – October, 2023

FEES:

Fresh Students – GH¢4,600.00

Continuing Students – GH¢4,350.00

FOREIGN STUDENTS

Fresh Students – $2,250.00

Continuing Students – $2,100.00

For further enquiries please contact: 03320-91403

5.2 SCHOOL OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A good HND or Diploma in either Statistics or Health Information, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
Certificate in Health Information Management from the University of Cape Coast (UCC)

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN HEALTH INFORMATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT

Applicants with six weeks and/or six months certificate from Kintampo or any recognized institution would be admitted into a two (2) semester Certificate (Access) Course.
Applicants for the Certificate (Access) course must have a minimum of D or C6 in English Language and Mathematics
Applicants with six weeks and/or six months certificate in Health Records will have to pass an entrance examination and interview
The entrance examination will consist of an aptitude test and a general paper. Candidates who pass all the papers in the entrance examination will then qualify for an interview

Note: all candidates will be required to pass a selection interview

DURATION

Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for HND or Diploma holders to be completed within two (2) years
Two (2) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for Certificate/Access Course to be completed within one (1) year

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Health Information Officers, Medical Records Staff, Health Insurance Staff, National Ambulance Service Staff, Data Managers, Data Analysts, and any other health-related professionals.

First Semester: August – October 2023

FEES:

Fresh Students – GH¢3,800.00

Continuing Students – GH¢3,500.00

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE – POST DIPLOMA

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

Possess a good HND / Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, preferably first class, second class (upper or lower) division or its equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution
Applicants with BSc. in Applied Biology, Biological Sciences, Laboratory Technology or any other with a minimum of two years post-qualification experience in the Clinical Laboratory are eligible to apply

ACCESS PROGRAMME INTO BSC. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Applicants should be 25 years and above and must have practiced medical laboratory science for a minimum of three years
Applicants must have a minimum of credit passes in English and Mathematics and a certificate in Medical Laboratory from a recognized institution
Applicants with HND laboratory technology also qualify to enroll in the program. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview.
Graduates of the access program will be enrolled in the four (4) semester BSc. Medical Laboratory Science programme.

DURATION

Two (2) years (4 Semesters) for the BSc. Medical Laboratory Science ProgrammeTwo (2) Semester for the Access Programme

FEES:

Fresh Students – GH¢3, 500.00

Continuing Students – GH¢3,100.00

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS

BSc. Nutrition- POST DIPLOMA

TARGET GROUPS

The programme is targeted at Nutrition Officers, Nutritionists, Community Health Nurses, Disease Control Officers, Diet Therapy Cooks and other Allied Health disciplines with Diplomas who may be practicing at a designated level within the scope of practice for Nutritionists and other Allied Health Professionals.

DURATION

Two (2) Sandwich Semesters

* First Semester begins in August, 2023

FEES:

Fresh Students – GH¢3,600.00

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES

B.SC. FORENSIC SCIENCE

TARGET GROUPS

Personnel of the Security Services in Ghana including the Police, Military, Prisons and Fire Services.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

SSCE or WASSCE Holders: The candidate must have credit passes (A-D) or (A1 – C6) in six subjects with an overall aggregate of 24 / 36 or better. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects including (English Language, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies) and three must be in general science electives (Chemistry, Physics, Elective Mathematics and Biology)
GCE ‘A’ level Applicants: Five (5) at O’ level including English and Mathematics plus passes at the A’ level or equivalents in three (3) relevant subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology
Mature Applicants: Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application. Five (5) credits at the O’ level including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects including Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology

DURATION

Eight (8) sandwich semesters

First Semester: August – October 2023

FEES:

Fresh Students – GH¢5,000.00

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