B.Sc. Biological Sciences Education
About this programme
The main aim of the programme is to promote education in the biological sciences and to equip students with the scientific knowledge required for teaching. The specific objectives of the programme are to: Produce biological science teachers for Junior and Senior High Schools. Prepare students for graduate training in the biological sciences Upgrade the skills and competence of environmental and public health practitioners and related professionals to enable them to better offer the needed services in their sectors. Target Group SHS Certificate holders Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ holders Diploma holders Environmental and Public health workers All who wish to be trained in biological sciences and have the requisite qualification
Entry requirements
Applicants must possess any of the following qualifications: A. SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate Holders Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and Biology Credit passes in Biology and two(2)of the following subjects; Chemistry, General Agriculture, Physics and Elective Mathematics B. Mature Applicants Must be at least 25 years by 1st August of the year of application. Must hold (a) Teachers Certificate ‘A’ or (b) SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate or Certificate of Professional training from a recognized institution Must pass the UEW Entrance Examination. C. Diploma Holders Must possess a Diploma or its equivalent in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution Must pass the UEW Entrance Examination Applicants with the relevant background will be placed in the second year. D. Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates Five (5) credits at GCE ‘O’ Level Examination including English, Mathematics and at least one other science subject and At least two(2) pass in any Relevant subject in the Advanced Level Examination