University of Cape Coast (UCC)
BSc - Agricultural Extension And Community Development
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Public
University
Domestic Fee
GHS 0.00
International Fee
USD 0.00
Programme Overview
About Programme:
Numerous entrepreneurial opportunities thus exist in the agriculture sector for graduates from the programme. There are several government support projects for such industries that could be accessed. The programme also exposes students to operations management, which makes it possible for them to pursue careers in industries beyond the agricultural sector. Opportunities include the following: Business start-up in agro-processing Employment with food processing companies such as Nestle, Unilever, Blue Skies etc Food and nutrition experts at hospitals Employment by NGOs engaged in food processing interventions University Lecturers and Researchers in postharvest technologies Exporter of processed foods Food Biotechnology Principles of food processing engineering Food and nutrition Principles of food processing, preservation and storage Agricultural produce processing Food packaging technology Entrepreneurship and business development
Post-Senior Secondary School Candidates Holders of Senior High Certificate must have the minimum aggregate of 20. Candidates must have passes in core English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
In addition to the above, they must have passes not lower than ‘D7’ (C) in elective subjects under option 1 or 2 or 3 below: • Option 1: General Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics. • Option 2: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics. • Option 2: UCC Remedial Agriculture, Remedial Science Programme, Biology/Horticulture/Agro-forestry
Post-Diploma Candidates Candidates must possess a Diploma in Agriculture (at least a Second Class Lower Division), from a recognised institution together with five (5) credit passes at GCE ‘O’ Level in English Language and Mathematics and in at least three (3) other science subjects or six (6) passes (3 core and 3 elective subjects in SSSCE or WASSCE) with at least two in science subjects. All Post-Diploma candidates must pass a selection interview.
Post-Senior Secondary School Candidates Holders of Senior High Certificate must have the minimum aggregate of 20. Candidates must have passes in core English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
In addition to the above, they must have passes not lower than ‘D7’ (C) in elective subjects under option 1 or 2 or 3 below: • Option 1: General Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics. • Option 2: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics. • Option 2: UCC Remedial Agriculture, Remedial Science Programme, Biology/Horticulture/Agro-forestry
Post-Diploma Candidates Candidates must possess a Diploma in Agriculture (at least a Second Class Lower Division), from a recognised institution together with five (5) credit passes at GCE ‘O’ Level in English Language and Mathematics and in at least three (3) other science subjects or six (6) passes (3 core and 3 elective subjects in SSSCE or WASSCE) with at least two in science subjects. All Post-Diploma candidates must pass a selection interview.
Programme Details
Certificate Type
BSc - Bachelor of Science
Undergraduate/First Degree
Mode of Study/teaching
Blended Learning (In-person and Online)
Time of Study
Regular Teaching Time (8am - 5pm)
Duration
4 Years
Campus Region & Location
Region: Central
Location: Cape Coast
Institution Information
Institution Contact Information
Institution Name
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Emails
registrar@ucc.edu.gh |
Location
Cape Coast
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