BSc (Water and Sanitation)
University of Cape Coast · College of Education Studies
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 qualifyWater and sanitation is a field that tackles one of the most pressing challenges in Ghana and across Africa: making sure communities have safe drinking water and proper waste disposal. This degree programme at University of Cape Coast prepares you to work at the intersection of environmental science, public health, and community development.
What this field is really about
Water and sanitation programmes deal with the supply of clean water and the safe disposal of human waste. You will typically learn about water quality, treatment processes, drainage, environmental health, and the management of water resources. The degree builds practical and analytical skills in assessing water systems, designing basic sanitation solutions, and understanding the public health risks of poor hygiene.
How competitive is a place?
Entry is highly competitive. This programme, like similar ones at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University of Ghana, attracts strong applicants. There is no single aggregate you can rely on — check the official admissions requirements to see if your WASSCE grades qualify.
Where the degree can lead
Most graduates go on to work in water utilities, environmental health agencies, NGOs, and international development organisations. Typical roles include water quality monitoring, sanitation project management, community hygiene education, and policy work. Some graduates also go into research or further study in environmental health or water resources management.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
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 (Water and Sanitation) at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- Water and sanitation engineer
- Environmental health officer
- Water quality scientist
- WASH project manager
- Sanitation policy analyst
- Community development officer