BSc (Chemistry)
University of Cape Coast · College of Education Studies
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 University of Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyBSc Chemistry at the University of Cape Coast is a degree in the natural and applied sciences, offered under the College of Education Studies. Entry is highly competitive, reflecting the demand for skilled chemists in Ghana and beyond.
What chemistry programmes cover
Chemistry degrees typically build a deep understanding of the structure and behaviour of matter. You will study organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, and develop practical laboratory skills. Most programmes also emphasise scientific reasoning, data analysis and problem-solving, which are valuable in many careers.
How competitive entry is
Getting a place on this programme is highly competitive. The same is true at other major Ghanaian universities such as KNUST and the University of Ghana, so you will need strong grades to stand out. If chemistry is your passion, make sure your WASSCE results reflect your commitment.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
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 (Chemistry) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Research chemist
- Quality control analyst
- Laboratory scientist
- Chemical industry technician
- Science teacher
- Environmental chemist