The Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) announced sale of forms for 2025 Sandwich Undergraduate, Diploma and Certificate Programmes
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into Sandwich Undergraduate (Bachelors), Diploma and Certificate Programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2025 Sandwich Session.
Where to Purchase the Application Form
E-Vouchers for online application are up for sale at the Centres listed below:
1. SALES CENTERS
(a) Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment—CASH)
(b) University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano–Accra (Mode of payment—CASH)
(C) Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals)—(Mode of payment—CASH)
(d) All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide
(e) All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide
(f) All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide
(h) All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide
(i)All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide
(j) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide
(k) All Network Branches of Fidelity Bank Nationwide
(l) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide
COST OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHER - GH¢220.00
2.0 ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh; then, under “Application Process,” select “click to apply for a program” for further instructions. Applicants should select the
CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, or DEGREE SANDWICH application type.
Applicants are advised to select from the programs listed below only.
3.0 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDIES
3.1 FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
a. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) – POST DIPLOMA
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
i. Diploma in Basic Education (Science and Mathematics Option)
ii. Diploma in Basic Education (Technical Science Option)
iii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in any science-related area from any accredited institution with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5
DURATION
Three Sandwich Semesters—First Semester Begins in July 2025 FEES
Fresh students - GH¢ 3,648.00
Continuing Students - GH¢ 3,774.00
3.2 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION
a. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
i. Direct Entry
Applicants must possess certificates awarded by a recognized institution. Applicants with WASSCE/SSSCE certificates must have at least six passes, including Mathematics and English Language.
ii. Mature Candidates
Applicants must have at least 5 years of teaching experience in an early childhood education center or a pre-school setting. All such applicants will be required to pass a selection interview.
iii. Target Market and Employability
i. Teachers in basic schools interested in Montessori education
ii. Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions
iii. Agencies of the Ministry of Gender, Women, and Social Protection
iv. Agencies of the Ministry of Education
v. In-service and service teachers
vi. School proprietors/proprietresses
vii. Educational consultants
viii. Lecturers interested in Montessori education
ix. College of Education Tutors
DURATION
The program is by Sandwich and will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each.
FEES
Fresh Students - GH₡2,998.00.
a. DIPLOMA PROGRAM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Entry Requirements
i. 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.
ii. 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 a GPA of 2.5 or better
2. Entry through Examination
i. Applicants must be 25 years and above and must have written SSCE, WASSCE, ‘O’ Level, or an equivalent examination with at least three credit passes.
ii. Applicants with a certificate in early childhood education from recognized institutions with a GPA between 2.4 and 1.5.
TARGET GROUP
i. Untrained early childhood teachers
ii. Teachers in basic schools interested in early childhood education
iii. Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions
v. Staff of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
DURATION
The program will cover three (3) long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (July–September, 2025).
FEES
Fresh students - GH¢ 3,627.00
Diploma Year Two: - GH¢3,627.00
Diploma Year Three: - GH¢4,104.00
b. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Entry Requirements
Applicants with a diploma in early childhood education from recognized institutions
2. Applicants with a diploma in basic education from recognized institutions
TARGET GROUP
1. Teachers in basic schools interested in early childhood education
2. Staff of NGOs working in child care institutions
3. Staff of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
DURATION
The program will cover two long vacation periods of eight (8) weeks each (July–September, 2025) and a December–January session (within one academic year).
FEES
Fresh students - GH¢ 3, 897.00
Continuing students: - GH¢ 3,226.00 For further information, call 0332097559.
3.3 FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
a. INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN DISABILITY STUDIES (CERTIFICATE)
TARGET GROUPS
Candidates seeking admission should be working in an environment where services are rendered to persons with special needs. Also, individuals who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in disability studies are eligible to apply.
DURATION
Two Sandwich Semesters (one year)—first semester begins in July 2025.
Mode of Delivery - Solely Online
FEES
Ghanaian students - GH¢ 2, 170.00
International Students - $500
4.0 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND LEGAL STUDIES
4.1 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
a. DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND REGIONAL PLANNING
1. DIPLOMA IN TRANSPORT AND ROAD SAFETY MANAGEMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. 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, or government and history.
2. Others: The program is also available to candidates with certificates in basic road safety or fleet management or a certificate in intermediate or advanced vocational/technical training.
TARGET GROUPS
The program 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), and 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 July 2025.
FEES
Fresh students – GH¢ 4,700.00
Continuing students – GH¢ 4,100.00
3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT – POST DIPLOMA)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
i. Diploma in Transport & Road Safety Management from a recognized institution.
ii. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automobile or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
iii. Obtained a minimum of second class (lower division) and
In addition to any of the above, the applicant should have:
iv. Worked in an automobile or related industry for at least two (2) years
v. Passed a departmental interview selection process
DURATION
Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each. The first semester begins in July 2025.
FEES
Fresh students – GH¢ 4,700.00
Continuing students – GH¢ 4,100.00
b. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
i. DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants should possess any of the following:
1. Certificate in Social Behavior and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast
2. 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 program.
3. GCE ‘A’ level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ level credit passes in English and Mathematics
4. GCE ‘O’ level passes in five subjects, including English and Mathematics
5. Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ level credit passes English and Mathematics
6. Stenographer Grade Two Certificate and any other related certificates.
All candidates will have to pass a selected interview.
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 Organization, social workers, ambulance service, MMDA, and chieftaincy institutions—to apply.
DURATION
Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting eight (8) weeks each. The first semester begins in July 2025.
FEES
Fresh Students - GH¢ 5,600.00
Continuing Students - GH¢ 5100.00
ii. BACHELOR OF ARTS (POST-DIPLOMA) DEGREE PROGRAM IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
a. Diploma in Social Behavior and Conflict Management from the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
b. 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 a 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 Organization, social workers, Ambulance service, MMDAs, and chieftaincy institutions—are encouraged to apply.
DURATION
Three (3) long vacation semesters lasting 8 weeks each. The first semester begins in July 2025.
FEES
Fresh Students - GH¢ 5,600.00
Continuing Students - GH¢ 5,200.00
For further information, contact the office line: 03321-36072 or mobile numbers 0244089124 and 0249240186.
5.0 COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
5.1 SCHOOL OF NURSING
a. B.Sc. NURSING
TARGET GROUPS
Professionals with nursing diplomas who are currently working in the health services on a full or part-time basis.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must:
i. 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.
ii. Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
iii. 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: July, 2025
FEES:
Fresh Students - GH¢6,151.00
Continuing Students - GH¢5810.00
FOREIGN STUDENTS
Fresh Students - $2,250.00
Continuing Students - $2,100.00
For further enquiries, please contact 03320-91403.
b. B.Sc. (MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)
TARGET GROUPS
The program is targeted at mental health nurses who are currently working in the health services on a full- or part-time basis.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must:
i. Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum working experience of three (3) years.
ii. Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
iii. 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: July, 2025
FEES:
Fresh Students - GH¢6,151.00
Continuing Students - GH¢5,810.00
FOREIGN STUDENTS
Fresh Students - $2,250.00
Continuing Students - $2,100.00
For further enquiries, please contact 03320-91403.
c. B.Sc. (COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING)
TARGET GROUPS
The program is targeted at mental health nurses who are currently working in the health services on a full- or part-time basis.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must:
i. 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.
ii. Have an active registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council (NMC).
iii. 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: July - September, 2025
FEES:
Fresh Students - GH¢6,151.00
Continuing Students - GH¢5,810.00
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
a. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
i. BSc. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. 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.
2. Certificate in Health Information Management from the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
ii. CERTIFICATE/ACCESS COURSE IN HEALTH INFORMATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT
(a). 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.
1. Applicants for the Certificate (Access) course must have a minimum of a D or C6 in English Language and Mathematics.
2. Applicants with six weeks and/or six months certificate in health records will have to pass an entrance examination and interview.
3. 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
i. Four (4) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for the degree program to be completed within two (2) years
ii. Two (2) long vacation periods (8 weeks each) for the certificate/access course to be completed within one (1) year.
TARGET GROUPS
The program 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: July - September, 2025
FEES:
Fresh Students - GH¢ 4,000.00
Continuing Students - GH¢ 3,800.00
Applicants should note that lectures will be conducted both virtually and face-to-face.
b. DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
1. BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE - POST DIPLOMA
Applicants must
i. 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.
ii. Applicants with a BSc. in applied biology, biological sciences, laboratory technology, or any other science-related program with a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience in the clinical laboratory are eligible to apply.
2. ACCESS/CERTIFICATE PROGRAM INTO BSc. MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
i. Applicants should be 25 years and above and must have practiced medical laboratory science for a minimum of three years.
ii. 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 who obtain a second-class lower or better can apply for consideration into the four (4) semester BSc. Medical Laboratory Science program.
DURATION
Four (4) semesters for the BSc. Medical Laboratory Science Programme Two (2) semesters for the Access Programme
First Semester: July - September, 2025
FEES:
Fresh Students - GH¢4,000.00
Continuing Students - GH¢3,100.00
c. DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
3. 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
Four (4) Sandwich Semesters
The first semester begins in July-September 2025.
FEES:
Fresh Students - GH¢4,000.00
6.0 ACCOMMODATION
The sandwich programs are non-residential, and students outside Cape Coast will be responsible for securing their own accommodation on campus. There are accommodation options in the halls of residence to choose from.
7.0 SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS
Copies of completed online application forms accompanied by two copies of results slips, certificates, and transcripts should be sent by POST and NOT delivered by hand to the Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs (DAA), University of Cape Coast not later than Friday, 20th June, 2025.
Fees for all programs should be paid into the UCC Sandwich Admissions Account (account number 3021130000995, University of Cape Coast Branch) at any networked branch of Ghana Commercial Bank.
NOTE:
Deadlines for the sale of application e-vouchers and submission of completed application forms are Friday, June 13, 2025, and Friday, June 20, 2025, respectively.
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