BSc Agriculture
University of Cape Coast · College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc Agriculture at the University of Cape Coast is a degree in agriculture and environmental sciences. It is designed for students who have studied Agriculture or General Science at SHS. This page explains what the programme typically involves, how competitive admission is, and the kinds of careers you can pursue after graduation.
What you will learn on an agriculture degree
Programmes of this kind usually cover the science and practice of food production, from crop growth and animal care to soil management and agricultural economics. You will also develop skills in problem-solving, data analysis, and business planning, which prepare you for work in farming, agribusiness, and rural development.
How competitive is entry at Cape Coast?
Entry to the BSc Agriculture at the University of Cape Coast is competitive. The university admits students from Agriculture and General Science SHS backgrounds, and places are not enough to satisfy all applicants. If your results are strong, you have a good chance. Compared with the same programme at some other institutions, Cape Coast is more competitive; technical universities like Sunyani and Tamale are less competitive, so they may be worth considering if you want a less demanding admissions process.
Where agriculture graduates work
Most graduates go into agricultural extension, farm management, agribusiness, food processing, or environmental conservation. You could work for government agencies, NGOs, or private companies, or start your own farming enterprise. The skills you gain are valuable in both urban and rural settings.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
Aggregate needed
University of Cape Coast publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc Agriculture at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
UCC
BSc. Agriculture
UG
BSc. Agriculture Science
Sunyani Tech Uni
B-Tech in Agriculture
Tamale Tech Uni
Bachelor of Technology in Sustainable Agriculture
UDS
BSc. Agriculture Technology (Agricultural Economics and Extension)
UENR - Sunyani
BSc. Agriculture
Where graduates work
- Agricultural extension officer
- Farm manager
- Agribusiness entrepreneur
- Food scientist
- Environmental consultant