The University of Ghana is one of the oldest and largest university in Ghana. It was established in 1958. It was first known as the University College of the Gold Coast, then to University College of Ghana and now finally known as the University of Ghana (Legon).
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON
These programmes give students the opportunity to specialize in a particular field of study.
Below is a guide to help you know all the Undergraduate courses and programmes that are offered at University of Ghana, Legon Kwame and to scale down your decision on the best choice for you.
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The undergraduate courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon under the courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon are categories under colleges.
Here are all the courses offered at university of Ghana, Legon:
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Undergraduate Courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon for college of Health Sciences are courses that are specialized specifically towards the courses that fall under Health sciences and hence gives the students more skill in the field of study.
Below are the courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon under the college of Health sciences:
School of Medicine and Dentistry
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
School of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography
School of Nursing & Midwifery
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
COLLEGE OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Undergraduate Courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon for college of basic and applied Sciences are courses that are focused specifically on the courses that fall under college basic and applied sciences and hence gives the students more skill in the field of study.
Below are the courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon under college of basic and applied sciences:
Groupings
Group 1: Physical Sciences
Physics, Chemistry, Geophysics
Group 2: Mathematical Sciences
Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Biomathematics, Physics
Group 3: Earth Sciences
Geology, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics
Group 4: Information Technology
Group 5: Biological Sciences
Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology, Animal Biology and Conservation Science, Nutrition, Food Science, Marine Science, Fisheries Science, Plant and Environmental Biology,Psychology, Microbiology.
Group 6: Agriculture
Animal Science, Agriculture Extension, Crop Science, Agriculture Economics, Agribusiness, Post-Harvest Technology, Soil Science.
Group 7: (Food and Clothing Option) – Family and Consumer Science
Group 8: (Family and Child Studies Option) – Family and Consumer Science
Group 9: Engineering Sciences
Material Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Agriculture Engineering
Group 10: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES
Undergraduate Courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon for the college of Humanities are courses that are focused specifically on the courses that fall under the College of humanities and hence gives the students more skill in the field of study.
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Below are the courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon under college of humanities:
University of Ghana Business School
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
University of Ghana School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
School of Arts –Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Religions
- Department of Philosophy and Classics
- Department of History
- Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
School of Languages – Bachelor of Arts(BA) – Available in the following Departments:
- Department of English
- Department of French
- Department of Modern Languages
- Department of Linguistics
School of Social Sciences – Bachelor of Arts (BA) –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Geography and Resource Development
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Psychology
School of Performing Arts – Bachelor of Fine Arts/Bachelor of Arts (BA) –Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Dance Studies
- Department of Theatre Arts
- Department of Music
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Undergraduate Courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon for college of education are courses that are focused specifically on education courses that fall under the college of education and hence gives the students more skill in the field of study.
Below are the courses offered at University of Ghana, Legon under college of education:
School of Information and Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Information Studies
School of Education and Leadership
- Bachelor of Arts in Education
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Physical Culture Studies
School of Continuing and Distance Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts – Available in the following Departments:
- Department of Economics
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Sociology
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Information Studies
- Department of Adult Education and Human Resource Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (For professional nurses who already have a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Nursing Training College)
Diploma Programmes
The following diploma courses or programmes are now run at the Accra, Kumasi and Tamale Learning Centres.
Applicants should take note that all the distance education courses or programmes are non-residential.
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Public Administration
- Diploma in Statistics
- Diploma in Librarianship
- Diploma in Archives Administration
- Diploma in Adult Education
- Diploma in Youth Development Work (CYP)
