Bachelor of Science in Informatics Colleges and Universities in Ghana

What is a BSc in Informatics? Getting a bachelor’s degree in informatics entails learning about information science. Students usually spend about three to four years learning about information processing, computer systems, statistics and how our human world functions alongside technology.

Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Informatics in Ghana are:

UCC

GIMPA

UCC Entry Requirements: 

Post-Senior Secondary School Candidates

The entry requirements are the same as for the School of Physical Sciences.

However, In the case of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: (i) Candidates must have passed in Core English, Core Mathematics, and Core Science.

(ii) In addition to the above, candidates must have obtained an aggregate 10 or better in Elective Mathematics and any other two (2) elective subjects with grades not lower than D.

GIMPA Entry Requirements: 

SSSCE: Aggregate score of 24 or better.

Credit passes (A-D) in 6 Subjects including Core Mathematics, Core Science & English.
WASSCE: Aggregate score of 24 or better.

Credit Passes (A1-C6) in 6 Subjects including Core Mathematics, Core Science & English.
GCE A‘ Level: Aggregate 12 or better with a pass of D or better in Physics or Mathematics.
Diplomas/Certificates from local and foreign institutions authenticated by the National
Accreditation Board (NAB).
Mature Students must be at least 25 years at the time of applying and must write a qualifying exam
and score an average of 50% in it.

They must also have relevant working experience plus credit passes in Mathematics and English.

What kind of jobs can you get with an informatics degree?

biology/chemistry informaticist.

database developer/manager.

digital artist.

digital library specialist.

e-commerce specialist.

human-computer interface designer.

information architect.