2024/2025 Admissions Notice

ADMISSION OF APPLICANTS INTO DIPLOMA, UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited for admission into Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes of the C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS).

A. SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (SMS)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Sc. in Actuarial Science
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Mathematics
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Statistics
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Mathematics-With-Economics
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Mathematics-With-Finance

 Postgraduate Programmes

• • • M.Phil. in Mathematics (Full-Time: 2 Years)
    • M.Phil. in Computational Mathematics (Full-Time: 2 Years)
    • Ph.D. in Mathematics (Full-Time: 3 Years)
    • Ph.D. in Computational Mathematics (Full-Time: 3 Years).
    • M.Sc. in Statistics (Full-Time: 1 Year)
    • M.Sc. in Applied Statistics (Full-Time: 1 Year. Options: Medical Statistics, Environmental Statistics, Economic Statistics, Data Science)
    • M.Phil. in Statistics (Full-Time: 2 Years, Top-Up: 1 Year)
    • M.Phil. in Applied Statistics (Full-Time: 2 Years, Top-Up: 1 Year. Options: Medical Statistics, Environmental Statistics, Economic Statistics, Data Science)
    • Ph.D. in Statistics (Full-Time: 3 Years, Part-Time: 5 Years)
    • Ph.D. in Applied Statistics (Full-Time: 3 Years, Part-Time: 5 Years)
    • M.Sc. in Biometry (Full-Time: 1 Year)
    • M.Phil. in Biometry (Full-Time: 2 Years, Top-Up: 1 Year)
    • Ph.D. in Biometry (Full-Time: 3 Years, Part-Time: 5 Years).

B. SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES (SoPS)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Sc. in Applied Physics
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Geological Science
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Geophysics
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Industrial Physics
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Medical Physics

Postgraduate Programmes

• • • M.Phil. in Industrial Physics

C. SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND LIFE SCIENCES (SoELS)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Sc. in Environmental Science
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Applied Biology
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Environment and Sustainable Development

Postgraduate Programmes

• • • M.Phil. in Applied Microbiology
    • M.Phil. in Applied Entomology and Parasitology
    • M.Phil. in Plant Ecology and Conservation
    • M.Phil. in Environmental Science
    • Ph.D. in Environmental Science

D. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (SoSMTE)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Ed. Mathematics
    • 4-Year B.Ed. Science

Diploma Programmes

• • • 2-Year Diploma in ICT Education

Postgraduate Programmes

• • • M.Ed in Mathematics (1-Year Course Work)
    • M.Phil. in Mathematics Education (2-Years)
    • M.Phil. in Mathematics Education (1-Year Top-Up)
    • M.Ed in Science (1-Year Course Work)
    • M.Phil. in Science Education (2-Years)
    • M.Phil. in Science Education (1-Year Top-Up)

E. SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (SCIS)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Sc. in Computer Science
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Computing-With-Accounting
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Information Technology
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Cyber Security
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Software Engineering
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Information Systems
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in 4-Year B.Sc. in Data Science

Diploma Programme

• • • 2-Year Diploma in Computer Science
    • 2-Year Diploma in Information Technology
    • 2-Year Diploma in Software Engineering
    • 2-Year Diploma in Cyber Security

Postgraduate Programmes

• • • M.Sc. in Computer Science
    • M.Phil. in Computer Science
    • M.Sc. in Information and Communication Technology
    • M.Phil. in Information and Communication Technology
    • Ph.D. in Computer Science

F. SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES (SoCBS)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Sc. in Biochemistry
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Forensic Science
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Technology

Diploma Programme

• • • 2-Year Diploma in Laboratory Technology

Postgraduate Programmes

• • • M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry
    • M.Phil. in Applied Chemistry
    • M.Phil. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine
    • Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry
    • Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine

G. SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH (SPH)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • Bachelor of Public Health in Disease Control
    • Bachelor of Public Health in Health Promotion

Postgraduate Programme

• • • Masters in Public Health

H. SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (SoMS)

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Sc.in Medical Laboratory Science

[Click to read specific entry requirements for this Programme]

Postgraduate Programmes

• • • M.Phil. in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
    • M.Phil. in Infectious Diseases and Immunology
    • Ph.D. in Infectious Diseases and Immunology

I. SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (SNM)

APPLICATION FOR ALL NURSING PROGRAMMES WILL START AFTER JUNE, 16, 2024

Undergraduate Programmes

• • • 4-Year B.Sc in Nursing
    • 4-Year B.Sc. in Midwifery

[Click to read specific entry requirements for the School of Nursing and Midwifery Programmes]

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

🔔 NOTE: These programmes are for Pure Science (WASSCE/SSSCE) students.

However, non-science-based applicants with credit passes in Elective Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Costing, Accounting, Business Management, Economics and Geography, and at least a C6 or D in Integrated Science may qualify to apply for some of these programmes.

First Degree

WASSCE or SSSCE holders who seek to apply for admission into the first-degree programmes must have at least C6 or D in all their three Core and three Elective Subjects. Candidates should therefore possess, at least, credit passes in the following:

• • • Three core subjects – English Language (Core), Mathematics (Core) and Integrated Science.
    • Any three elective subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Mathematics (elective), Economics, Further Mathematics, Geography, Business Management, and Accounting, among others.
    • Should have an aggregate score of 36 or better in the best six subjects (that is, three core subjects listed above and three relevant electives).
    • Meet the Departmental requirements.

Mature applicants:

• • • Candidates must be at least 25 years of age and must show documentary evidence.
    • In addition, must have any of the following:

1. 1. 1. 1. Five passes in G.C.E ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language (Core), and Mathematics (Core), and three elective subjects.
         2. SSSCE/WASSCE passes in English Language (Core), Mathematics (Core) and Integrated Science as well as two elective science subjects.

• • • HND and other Diploma applicants seeking admission into any of the undergraduate programmes should possess at least a:

1. 1. 1. 1. Second Class Lower or better in related programmes, who may be admitted into Level 200.
         2. Third Class or Pass shall be considered for admission into Level 100.

Diploma applicants:

To be admitted into a Diploma programme, three credit passes in the applicant’s area of specialisation (elective subjects) and at least two passes (D7, D or better) in English Language (Core) and Mathematics (Core) in WASSCE/SSSCE are required.

Any candidate without a pass in English Language (Core), Mathematics (Core) or both should not apply for the Diploma programmes.

All applicants of the undergraduate programmes with foreign certificates shall be required to get them verified by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) before they can be accepted into any of the programmes.

International Students Requirements

To be given admission, all international applicants must meet requirements equivalent to those of home students.

Applicants must prove that the under-listed institutions have evaluated and certified their certificates equivalent to their home counterparts.

i. The Nursing & Midwifery Council

ii. The West African Examination Council

iii. Ghana Tertiary Education Council

🔔 Note: International students’ supporting documents for admission must be translated into English.

They must also be proficient in the English language.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

A candidate seeking admission to pursue any of our Ph.D. programmes must:

• • • Have an M.Phil. or M.Sc. by research degree in the relevant field from a recognised University.
    • Submit an official transcript of academic records, certificates and other relevant documents.
    • Each applicant shall be required to submit a concept paper on his/her proposed research topic.
    • Meet the Departmental requirements.
    • Applicants with foreign certificates shall be required to get them verified by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) before they can be accepted into any of the programmes.

Applicants who want to pursue our M.Sc./M.Phil. programmes must also:

• • • Have obtained a good first degree with at least Second Class Lower, in the relevant field of study from a recognized University or Tertiary Institution.
    • Submit an official transcript of academic records and other relevant documents.
    • Each applicant shall be required to submit a concept paper on his/her proposed research topic.
    • Meet the Departmental requirements.
    • Applicants with foreign certificates shall be required to get them verified by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) before they can be accepted into the programmes.

🔔 All postgraduate applicants will be required to pass a selection interview to be conducted by the various Schools and Departments.