Bachelor B.Sc Entomology and Wildlife (Regular) At UCC

Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms. 

Wildlife traditionally refers to undomesticated animal species, but has come to include all organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans.

Entry Requirements: 

Candidates must have credit passes (A1 – C6)/(A – D) at the WASSCE/SSSCE levels, respectively,  in core English, core Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies.

In addition, candidates must have obtained credit passes in three elective subjects preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and elective Mathematics with grades not lower than C6/D.

GCE O’ Level candidates with grades not lower than credit pass (6) in six (6) subjects including English, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology or candidates with passes at the GCE Advanced Level in three (3) subjects with grade D or better in the relevant subjects can also apply.

Students may be admitted to SBS for a 2-year biological sciences programme before applying to the various departmental options.

Such Level 200 students can specialize in our department after successful two years in SBS.

We have an enviable track record of turning things around for students whose early years were unfavorable.

Career Opportunities: 

You can be employed as:

 Zoologist

Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Officers in zoos

Wildlife Rehabilitation Office

 Entomologists and Wildlife

Officer with government agencies

 Entomology Teacher

 Wildlife Protection Campaigner