BSc Chemistry at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Programme overview

The BSc Chemistry at KNUST is a 4 years programme in the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences / Biosciences (College of Science), delivered full-time in Kumasi. Foundations in the early years lead to specialist modules, studio/lab/field practice, research methods and a final-year project, assessed by continuous assessment and end-of-semester examinations. Cut-offs vary yearly, check the official admission requirements PDF before applying.

College: College of Science | School: Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences / Biosciences | Duration: 4 years | Location: Kumasi, Ghana

What you will study

Foundations lead into core modules, labs/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final project or dissertation. Confirm the current course structure in the official requirements PDF before you apply.

Career pathways

Public/private-sector graduate roles, NGOs, consultancy and postgraduate or professional qualifications.

Visit the Faculty of Physical and Computational Sciences / Biosciences page · KNUST admissions.

Application information

WASSCE / SSSCE

Credit passes (A1 to C6 WASSCE / A to D SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science. Electives: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Elective Mathematics, competitive cut-offs apply (health/engineering clusters often close at aggregate 6 to 12). A-Level/IB: five O-Level credits including English/Maths plus three relevant A-Level passes (or IB equivalent). Mature/HND routes need 25+ years or 3 years experience plus entrance exam/interview.

Meeting the minimum (aggregate 24) does not guarantee admission, competitive clusters close at aggregate 6 to 12. Check the cut-off table for your programme before applying.

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 3,031 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 regular freshmen academic fees (provisional), total fees column; excludes separate residential fees. College of Science Source

International applicants: USD 6,233 a year (2025/2026). KNUST 2025/26 international freshers undergraduate total (tuition + other + additional charges), provisional. College of Science (Chemistry/Meteorology/Physics/OD) No separate African/non-African rate published. Source

Fees are published yearly by KNUST (regular vs fee-paying/parallel vs international) and vary by college, engineering, health and architecture attract higher practical levies. Buy the e-voucher (GH¢250 Ghanaian undergrad / GH¢350+ where advertised) via Ghana Post, *415*55# MoMo or card on the portal.

KNUST admission portal · KNUST fees pages.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 4 years.

WASSCE/SSSCE & international applicants, e-voucher sale typically April to July; apply as soon as results are ready.
Mature & top-up applicants, entrance exams/interviews typically July to August.

Confirm dates on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.

Buy the e-voucher (Ghana Post / *415*55# / card) and register on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.
Select BSc Chemistry, upload results/transcripts and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting, entrance exams/interviews (mature/top-up/law/health where applicable) and offer letters.

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