BSc (Engineering Physics)
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 qualifyEngineering Physics combines the fundamental laws of physics with the practical tools of engineering. This degree from University of Cape Coast is a demanding but rewarding path for students who enjoy understanding how things work and want to build new technology. As a highly competitive programme, it attracts some of the best science students in Ghana.
What engineering physics actually is
Engineering physics programmes usually cover the core physical sciences — mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics — alongside engineering subjects like electronics, materials science, and instrumentation. The emphasis is on applying fundamental physics to practical problems, so you will spend a lot of time on mathematics, computing, and laboratory experiments. Graduates emerge with a toolkit of skills in analysis, modelling, and hands-on experimentation that are valuable in many industries.
How competitive is UCC's place
Entry to this programme is highly competitive, just as it is for the same programme at KNUST and the University of Ghana. You will need a strong aggregate in your WASSCE results, and excellent grades in physics and mathematics are typically what set successful applicants apart. If you are confident in your scientific abilities, this is a challenging but achievable goal.
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 (Engineering Physics) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Engineering physicist
- Research scientist
- Process engineer
- Instrumentation engineer
- Product design engineer
- Energy systems engineer