School of Allied Health Sciences
Undergraduate Programmes
Nine fully accredited undergraduate programmes across the school's departments. All programmes run for four years except the Doctor of Optometry which runs for six years. Click any programme to view full details on the UCC Admissions Catalogue.
→4 YearsRegularBSc Biomedical Sciences·Department of Biomedical Sciences →4 YearsRegularBSc Nutrition·Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics →4 YearsRegularBSc Dietetics·Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics →4 YearsRegularBSc Medical Laboratory Science·Department of Medical Laboratory Science →4 YearsRegularBSc Laboratory Technology·Department of Medical Laboratory Science →4 YearsRegularBSc Diagnostic Imaging Technology·Department of Medical Imaging Technology & Sonography →4 YearsRegularBSc Diagnostic Medical Sonography·Department of Medical Imaging Technology & Sonography →4 YearsRegularBSc Health Information Management·Department of Health Information Management →4 YearsRegularBSc Sport & Exercise Science·Department of Sport & Exercise ScienceAdvanced Studies
Postgraduate Programmes
SAHS offers research-focused MPhil, MSc and PhD programmes in partnership with UCC's School of Graduate Studies. Entry requires a relevant first or second-class undergraduate degree. Click any programme for full details and to apply.
→PhDResearchEpidemiology·Department of Biomedical Sciences →MPhilResearchEpidemiology·Department of Biomedical Sciences →PhDResearchDrug Discovery & Toxicology·Department of Biomedical Sciences →MPhilResearchDrug Discovery & Toxicology·Department of Biomedical Sciences →PhDResearchPathogens & Vector Biology·Department of Biomedical Sciences →MPhilResearchPathogens & Vector Biology·Department of Biomedical Sciences →PhDResearchDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Zoology·Department of Biomedical Sciences →PhDResearchMedical Laboratory Diagnostics·Department of Medical Laboratory Science →MScResearchMedical Laboratory Diagnostics·Department of Medical Laboratory Science →MPhilResearchMedical Laboratory Diagnostics·Department of Medical Laboratory ScienceReady to Apply?
Applications are submitted through the UCC Admissions portal. Click a programme above then click Apply, or go directly to the portal.
Apply via UCC Portal International ApplicantsEntry Requirements
UNDERGRADUATE
- WASSCE / SSSCE with credit passes in English Language and Mathematics
- Credit passes in three relevant Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Elective Maths depending on programme)
- Some programmes require an interview or selection examination
- Programmes requiring interviews: BSc Medical Laboratory Science, BSc Nutrition, BSc Dietetics
POSTGRADUATE (MPhil / MSc)
- A relevant first or second-class undergraduate degree from a recognised university
- Compliance with UCC School of Graduate Studies requirements
- Research proposal may be required at application stage
DOCTORATE (PhD)
- A relevant MPhil or MSc degree from a recognised university
- A research proposal approved by a supervisor and the department
- Compliance with UCC School of Graduate Studies PhD requirements
How to Apply
Click on any programme above to view its full details on the UCC Admissions Catalogue.
Click the Apply button on the catalogue page and create a UCC applicant account.
Complete the application form, upload required documents and pay the application fee.
Check your admission status at admissionlist.ucc.edu.gh once the list is published.
Need more information?
Contact the admissions office or reach the Dean's office directly.