BSc. Natural Resources Management
Entry requirements
1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS Credit Passes in THREE (3) of the following Elective Subjects: Chemistry, Biology or General Agriculture, and Physics or Mathematics. 8 2. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS FIVE (5) credits at O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language plus THREE (3) A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Physics and any one of the following: Biology, Agricultural Science and Mathematics. Applicants with Agricultural Science or Mathematics must have a credit in O’ Level Biology. 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 Biology or General Agriculture, Chemistry, and Physics or Elective Mathematics. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview. 4. DIPLOMA HOLDERS Diploma holders with Distinction from KNUST may be eligible to continue up to degree level without a break. Other diploma holders may be admitted after a minimum of TWO (2) Years post diploma field experience. Additionally, applicants must have FIVE (5) credits at O Level including English Language, Mathematics, and three (3) of the following: Chemistry and Physics, Biology or Additional General Science or General Science. OR Credit passes in THREE (3) of the following Electives subjects, Biology or General Agriculture, Chemistry, and Physics or Mathematics. Short-listed applicants must pass an interview.
Career prospects
1. Natural resources technician. 2. Forester. 3. Environmental technician. 4. Soil technician. 5. Park ranger.