B.Sc. Biological Sciences Education
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development · Biological Science Education
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBiological sciences education prepares you to teach biology and related sciences at the senior high school level. This degree combines a strong grounding in biological knowledge with the practical skills needed to plan lessons, assess students, and manage a science classroom. At the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, entry to this programme is less competitive than many others, making it a realistic option for many SHS leavers.
What biological sciences education involves
Programmes of this kind usually cover biology content such as genetics, ecology, physiology, and microbiology, alongside how students actually learn science. You will also study teaching methods, curriculum design, and classroom assessment. Many programmes include a teaching practice placement in a real school, where you apply what you have learned under the guidance of experienced teachers.
How hard it is to get a place
This programme is described as less competitive, which means you are likely to face fewer applicants than for more popular courses. Still, you must have studied General Science at SHS and meet the university's standard admission requirements. The course is offered full-time at the Asante Mampong campus.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Asante Mampong, Full-Time
SHS backgrounds accepted
- General Science
Aggregate needed
Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Senior high school biology teacher
- Junior high school science teacher
- Science curriculum developer
- Education officer
- Science laboratory demonstrator