Academic Year Guidelines
Undergraduate Cut-Off Points
Admission into the B.Sc. Food Process Engineering programme is competitive. Candidates must satisfy the general University of Ghana minimum entry requirements and specific School of Engineering Sciences thresholds:
| Category / Stream | Qualification | Cut-Off Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| Regular WASSCE Applicants | Science / Applied Electricity | Aggregate 14 (or better) |
| Fee-Paying Stream | Science / General Science | Aggregate 16 (or better) |
| International Applicants | IB, Cambridge A-Levels, SAT/ACT | Equivalency Evaluation |
Subject Breakdown
General Entry Qualifications
Applicants must possess credit passes (Grade A1 to C6 in WASSCE, or A to D in SSSCE) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects and three relevant science electives:
Three (3) Core Subjects
- Core Mathematics (Credit A1 – C6)
- English Language (Credit A1 – C6)
- Integrated Science (Credit A1 – C6)
Three (3) Elective Subjects
- Elective Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry or Applied Electricity
Admissions Roadmap
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
01
Purchase UG E-Voucher
Ghanaian applicants purchase an e-voucher at GCB, Ecobank, or via mobile money (*887*9#). International candidates purchase directly online through the portal.
02
Access Admissions Portal
Log on to the University of Ghana online admissions portal (admission.ug.edu.gh) using the voucher Serial Number and PIN.
03
Select Food Process Engineering
Under the School of Engineering Sciences options, select B.Sc. Food Process Engineering as your primary programme of choice.
04
Upload Documents & Submit
Attach scanned WASSCE result slips, birth certificate, and passport-size photograph before final submission and printout generation.
Employability & Impact
Career Opportunities & Industry Pathways
Graduates of Food Process Engineering possess dual competency in engineering science and biotechnology, making them highly sought after by multinational manufacturing firms, regulatory bodies, and research institutions:
Food Process Engineer
Designs and scales industrial food production systems, thermal processing retorts, and packaging automated lines.
Quality Assurance & Safety Manager
Implements HACCP, ISO 22000, and FDA compliance protocols across manufacturing and bottling operations.
R&D Product Development Scientist
Formulates nutritious foods, functional beverages, and bioactive packaging materials from indigenous raw materials.
Plant Production Director
Oversees factory operations, mass balance optimizations, energy conservation, and environmental waste valorization.
Programme Overview
Programme Summary
Online Portal
Apply for Admission
Ready to begin your engineering journey? Access the official University of Ghana admissions portal to start or continue your application.
Admission Inquiries
Have questions regarding cut-off points, subject equivalency, or application status? Reach out to the department: