BSc. Chemistry

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · College of Science

Degree Natural & Applied Sciences Competitive

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 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology you qualify for.

Check if you qualify

This page gives you a realistic look at the BSc Chemistry degree at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology's College of Science. It explains what chemistry programmes typically cover, the skills you build, and the career paths open to graduates. You'll also see how competitive entry is and which SHS backgrounds are considered.

What studying chemistry is actually like

Programmes of this kind usually cover the core branches of chemistry – organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical – along with laboratory work and research methods. You spend a significant amount of time learning to handle chemicals safely, run experiments, collect and interpret data, and write scientific reports. Beyond the facts, the degree builds systematic thinking, quantitative problem-solving, and careful attention to detail.

Where a chemistry degree can take you

Most chemistry graduates go into industry – for example pharmaceuticals, food processing, petrochemicals, or water treatment – where they work in quality control, production, or research and development. Others continue to postgraduate study, teach science at senior high schools, or work in analytical laboratories for hospitals, research institutes, or environmental agencies.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to this programme at KNUST is competitive, which means you will be up against many other qualified applicants. The College of Science considers students from Agricultural, Business, General Science, and Home Economics SHS backgrounds, so there is more than one pathway in. No specific cut-off aggregate is given here; check your WASSCE results against the university's published requirements to see if you qualify.