Undergraduate Programmes

B.Sc. Environmental and Sustainability Science

The programme seeks to attract holders of all secondary and post-secondary education certificates (see details below) who meet the admission requirements.  Enrollment will be opened to both local and foreign nationals.

Admission requirements are as follows:  

• SSSCE/GBCE

Credit Passes in three (3) core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and any three elective subjects which should include at least one of the following: Economics; Geography; Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry, Physics and General Agriculture with aggregate score of 24 or better.

• WASSCE Applicants

At least a credit in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and any three elective subjects which should include at least one of the following: Economics; Geography; Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry Physics; Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Crop Science with an aggregate score of 36 or better.

• A LEVEL Certificate Applicants

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Besides, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects (or its equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students).. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained.

• HND/Diploma Applicants

HND Second Class (Upper and Lower Division) holders with relevant background may be admitted in Third Year of the programme after passing an interview, while HND First Class may be considered for admission without an interview. Two year Diploma (Second Class) holders may be admitted into second year while three years Diploma with distinction may be admitted into third year of the programme without interview.

• Mature Applicants

Mature Applicants must have attained the age of 25years or above with passes in SSSCE/WASSCE/O’Level Mathematics and English and/or relevant working experience, and must also pass a written examination and interview conducted by the School.

• Foreign Students

Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from their home country for which the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) shall determine equivalence. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.

Job Prospect

There are a number of employment opportunities from the public and private sector institutions, Development partners, financial institutions as well as entrepreneur who may emerge from the programme. Some of these institutions have been broadly provided to include:

Education and Research Institutions

• Universities and Colleges
• Research Institutions (CSIR)
• International Water Management Institute  (IWMI)
• Private Research Institutions

Ministries

• Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
• Ministry of Agriculture
• Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
• Ministry of Health

Agencies

• Environmental Protection Agency
• International Development Agencies
• Ghana Standard Authority
• Food and Drugs Authority
• Local Government Service

Industries

• Mining and Oil Companies
• Water Companies
• Development Authorities
• Environmental Consultancies
• Waste Management Companies and Service Providers

CSO’s

• Policy and Advocacy Firms
• NGOs
• Environmental Services Providers Association (ESPA)
• CBOs