Postgraduate Admissions

Standard Academic Qualification: A good first degree, preferably Second Class Lower or better (or Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or allied physical sciences from the University of Ghana or any recognized/accredited university.

Third Class Applicants: Applicants with Third Class division degrees may be considered for admission on the basis of relevant industrial work experience (minimum 2–3 years) and demonstrable professional achievements.

Departmental Assessment: For purposes of assessing eligibility, shortlisted applicants may be required to sit for an entrance examination and/or attend an academic interview conducted by the Department.

Route A — Applicants with Master’s Degree: Applicants holding a relevant Master’s degree (M.Sc. or M.Phil.) from the University of Ghana or an accredited institution may apply directly for the 3-year Ph.D. programme. A concise 3–5 page research concept proposal must be submitted with the application.

Route B — Direct Entry with First Degree: Applicants with a very good First Class first degree in Food Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering may apply for direct doctoral admission. Admitted candidates must complete first-year Master’s courses (Level 600), pass all examinations, and advance based on academic performance.

Supervisory Alignment: Doctoral candidates are matched with senior faculty researchers based on proposed research alignment with departmental pilot plant and laboratory capacities.