BSc. Forensic Science
University for Development Studies · Faculty of Bioscience
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. 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 for Development Studies you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc Forensic Science programme at the University for Development Studies (UDS) trains you to apply scientific principles to crime investigation and legal proceedings. Offered within the Faculty of Bioscience, it prepares you for a range of careers in laboratories, law enforcement, and the justice system. This page explains what the field involves, how competitive entry is, and the SHS backgrounds that qualify.
What forensic science graduates study and do
Programmes of this kind usually cover subjects such as biology, chemistry, and physics applied to crime scene investigation, evidence analysis, and laboratory testing. You typically learn how to collect and preserve evidence, analyse fingerprints, DNA, drugs, and other materials, and present your findings in court as an expert witness. The degree builds practical laboratory skills, attention to detail, and analytical thinking, skills that are also valuable in research, public health, and quality control.
How competitive is entry at UDS?
Entry to this programme is less competitive than at some other Ghanaian universities offering the same degree. For example, the University of Cape Coast lists the same programme as highly competitive, while UDS offers a more attainable option. The Faculty of Bioscience admits students from Agriculture, General Science, and Home Economics backgrounds at the SHS level, so your secondary school specialisation is likely to fit. Because competition is less fierce, you may find it easier to secure a place here than at more competitive institutions, but your grades must still meet the general requirements.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- General Science
- Home Economics
Aggregate needed
University for Development Studies 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
- Laboratory Analyst
- Toxicologist