Overview

Programme Objectives

The goal of University of Cape Coast Ghana's Fisheries and Aquatic Science bachelor’s programme is to build the needed human capacity that could support the government in achieving its development objectives of food security, biodiversity conservation, poverty reduction, and sustainable management of Ghana’s fisheries, coastal and marine ecosystems to provide long-term goods and services to communities.

The objectives are to:

To train students in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences for employment in public and private sector organizations.
To equip students with techniques in Integrated Coastal Zone Management to assist coastal communities to improve their livelihood.

To conduct research in marine, brackish water and freshwater ecosystems to assist decision-makers to formulate policies on sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources.

Career Outcomes

You can find jobs in the following areas:

Government agencies like Fisheries Ministry
NGOs engaged in aquatic environmental campaign
Industries in fish processing and canning
Firms engaged in commercial fishing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

African Studies

General Physics

General Physics

Basic Soil Science

Cell and Tissue Organisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Coast, Ghana

Disciplines

Marine Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum admission requirement into the University of Cape Coast for WASSCE applicants is aggregate 36. For SSSCE applicants, the minimum requirement is aggregate 24.

Candidates must have passes in six (6) subjects with an overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE level respectively. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects: English language, mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives.

For purposes of admission, a pass in:

WASSCE means Grade: A1 – C6

SSSCE means Grade: A – D.

Candidates must obtain:

passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies

passes in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with grades NOT lower than C6
an overall aggregate of 36 or better in three core and three elective subjects.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Cape Coast

Ghana

4500 - 7000 GHS / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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