BSc. Landscape Design and Management
Entry requirements
1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS i. Science Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (Science Option), must in addition to credit Passes in the three (3) core subject (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in THREE (3) of the following Electives subjects: Chemistry, Biology, General Agriculture, Physics, Elective Mathematics, and Crop and Horticulture. ii. General Arts Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (General Arts Option) must in addition to credit passes in the three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in any THREE (3) of the following Electives subjects: Elective Mathematics, Geography, Economics, Technical Drawing and General Knowledge in Art. iii. Visual Art Applicants with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (Visual Art Option) must in addition to credit passes in the three (3) core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in any THREE (3) of the following Elective subjects: General Knowledge in Art, Graphic Design, Chemistry, Picture Making and Sculpture. 11 2. ‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS FIVE (5) credits at the O’ Level or equivalent qualification including English Language and Mathematics, PLUS THREE passes at the A’ Level or equivalent including Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science. 3. MATURE APPLICANTS Applicants with certificate in Forestry/Fisheries must have attained the age of 25 years, at the time of submitting the Application Forms, and a minimum of TWO (2) years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management, and EITHER FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, OR Credits in WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus THREE (3) Electives in Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview. G. BSc. AQUACULTURE AND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Applicant with the SSSCE/WASSCE certificate (Science Option) must in addition to credit in the three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), obtain credits in Chemistry plus either Physics or Mathematics and Biology or General Agriculture or Crop and Horticulture or Forestry or Fisheries. 2. ‘A’LEVEL APPLICANTS Applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at the GCE O’ Level including English Language, and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, plus passes in at least THREE (3) subjects at the Advanced Level. Applicants with Agricultural Science or Mathematics must have a credit in O’ Level Biology. 12 Mature Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years at the time of submitting the application forms. 3. HND AND OTHER DIPLOMA HOLDERS Applicants who have a relevant Diploma with Distinction may be admitted to Year Two (2) of the Programme after successful completion of their National Service. Other categories of relevant Diploma holders may be admitted following Two (2) years’ Work Experience and subsequent interview or selection examination as may be deemed necessary. HND holders must have met all the requisite passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science at GCE O’ Level, WASSCE or equivalent. 4. MATURE APPLICANTS Applicants with certificate in Forestry/Fisheries must have attained the age of 25 years, at the time of submitting the Application Forms, and a minimum of TWO (2) years post qualification experience in a related field of Natural Resources Management, and EITHER FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, OR Credits in WASSCE/SSSCE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus THREE (3) Electives in Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics, Biology or General Agriculture. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.
Career prospects
1. Business owner, contractor, or manager working in design, installation, and management of private and commercial landscapes. 2. Sales or product manager working with plants and hardscape elements. 3. Educator in different venues. 4. Plant researcher in areas such as plant selection, use, and management.