BSc. Natural Resources Management
University of Cape Coast · College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences
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 Cape Coast you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe BSc Natural Resources Management at the University of Cape Coast is a degree in Agriculture & Environmental Sciences offered through the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. It is a competitive programme designed for students who want to understand how to manage and sustain the natural environment. If you combine an interest in science with a concern for the planet's future, this programme is worth looking into.
What the field of natural resources management covers
Degrees of this kind focus on the sustainable use and stewardship of natural assets like forests, water, wildlife, and land. You will typically study ecology, resource economics, policy, and environmental impact assessment, gaining practical skills in planning and decision-making. Graduates are trained to balance human needs with conservation, which is vital for Ghana's environment and development.
How competitive is a place at UCC
This programme is competitive, which means places are more limited than at some other institutions offering the same course. The college admits students from Agriculture and General Science backgrounds, so your WASSCE grades in those subject areas will be key in determining whether you qualify. Check your own grades against the entry requirements to see if you meet the bar.
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. Natural Resources Management at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Conservation officer
- Forestry officer
- Environmental consultant
- Natural resource manager
- Park ranger
- Land-use planner