BSc. Mathematical Sciences

University of Ghana · College of Basic and Applied Sciences

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 University of Ghana you qualify for.

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BSc Mathematical Sciences at the University of Ghana is a degree in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. It prepares you to work with numbers, data and models, and to build skills that are in demand across many industries.

What mathematical sciences covers

A mathematical sciences degree typically brings together pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. You will learn to reason precisely, spot patterns, and use mathematical tools to solve problems in business, science and technology. The emphasis is on understanding how mathematics is used in the real world, not just on learning formulas.

Competition and the maths requirement

Places on this programme are competitive, so you need strong WASSCE results overall. The University of Ghana's College of Basic and Applied Sciences admits students from Agriculture, General Science and Home Economics, and for this degree you must have at least B3 in Elective Maths. Your overall grades will determine how competitive your application is.

Where graduates go

Graduates of mathematical sciences move into careers that need strong analytical thinking. Many become actuaries, data analysts or statisticians, while others go into finance, tech or teaching. The degree also leaves the door open for postgraduate study in areas like mathematics, economics and computer science.

Entry requirements

Subject requirements

B3 in Elective Maths

SHS backgrounds accepted

  • Agriculture
  • General Science
  • Home Economics

Aggregate needed

University of Ghana publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.

Where graduates work

  • Actuary
  • Data analyst
  • Statistician
  • Operations researcher
  • Mathematics teacher
  • Quantitative analyst

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