BSc. Packaging Technology
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 qualifyPackaging technology is the field behind the containers, wrappers and labels that keep products safe and appealing. At the University of Cape Coast, this degree sits within the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, which admits SHS leavers with Agriculture or General Science backgrounds. Entry is competitive, so strong WASSCE results matter.
What packaging technology covers
Packaging technology programmes typically bring together materials science, engineering and design. You learn about plastics, paper, glass and metals, and how to choose the right material for different products. Food safety and preservation are a major focus, so you also study how packaging extends shelf life and prevents contamination. Beyond the technical side, courses usually cover quality control, supply chain management and packaging design, helping you create packaging that works on the shelf and in transit.
How competitive is entry?
Getting a place on this programme is competitive. The College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences considers SHS leavers from Agriculture and General Science backgrounds, so your grades in those subjects are important. As with any competitive university programme, the stronger your WASSCE results, the better your chances. Exact entry requirements change each year, so always check the university's current admissions information before applying.
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.
Where graduates work
- Packaging technologist
- Quality control manager
- Packaging design engineer
- Production supervisor
- Procurement officer
- Research and development