BSc. Biological Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Science
Will you get in?
Only students with near-perfect aggregates get a place here. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBSc Biological Science is a degree programme in the College of Science at KNUST. It trains you in the study of living organisms, from microbes to ecosystems, and builds practical laboratory and research skills. The programme is highly competitive, so a strong WASSCE result is important.
What you learn and the skills you build
Biological science is the study of life. Programmes of this kind usually cover cell biology, genetics, ecology, microbiology, physiology and biochemistry. You can expect to learn how to plan experiments, use laboratory equipment, analyse data and interpret scientific findings. These skills prepare you for work that requires careful observation and evidence-based reasoning.
How competitive is entry
Getting into BSc Biological Science at KNUST is highly competitive. You will need strong WASSCE passes, and your grades are considered alongside your SHS background. The university accepts students from Agriculture, Business, General Science and Home Economics, so different subject combinations can be considered. But the competition is stiff, so aim for your best possible results. For comparison, this programme at KNUST is more competitive than at University of Ghana (competitive), and far more than at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development or University of Energy and Natural Resources, both less competitive.
What graduates do
Graduates of biological science work in research laboratories, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, agriculture, environmental organisations and teaching. You could become a research scientist, microbiologist, biotechnologist, science teacher or public health officer. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further study in medicine, pharmacy, biomedical science and related fields.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- Business
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
BSc. Biological Science at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Research scientist
- Microbiologist
- Biotechnologist
- Science teacher
- Public health officer
- Environmental consultant
- Pharmaceutical industry roles