BSc (Forensic Science)
University of Cape Coast · College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
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 qualifyForensic science applies biology, chemistry, and physics to criminal investigation. At the University of Cape Coast, this degree is offered within the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, and it admits students from both General Science and Agriculture backgrounds. Entry is highly competitive, reflecting the strong demand for the programme.
What forensic science programmes cover
Programmes of this kind typically train you to identify, preserve, and analyse physical evidence from crime scenes. You study subjects such as DNA analysis, toxicology, serology, and trace evidence examination, alongside the legal procedures that govern how evidence is handled. The work builds careful observation, systematic thinking, and the ability to present technical findings clearly in court.
How competitive is a place
Admission to this programme is highly competitive. The same programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and the University of Ghana is also highly competitive, so applicants across the country face strong competition. The College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences admits SHS leavers with either General Science or Agriculture backgrounds, so your eligibility depends on which of those you studied.
Where a forensic science degree can lead
Most graduates work in forensic science itself, but the analytical skills you develop also open doors in wider laboratory science, quality control, and even law-related fields. Typical employers include police forensic units, government laboratories, hospitals, and private testing companies. Many graduates start in laboratory roles and later specialise in areas such as DNA profiling, drug analysis, or digital forensics.
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 (Forensic Science) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Forensic scientist
- Crime scene investigator
- Forensic laboratory analyst
- Toxicologist
- DNA analyst