By | May 26, 2020

Garden City University College BScs Computer Science Courses Offered

Department of Computer Science

Why A Computer Science Degree?
The computing revolution is only just beginning. Computers now influence a huge range of areas – business, health care, education, government, environmental management, engineering, scientific research, video production, language translation, space exploration … the list goes on! Your skills as a computer scientist are in great demand!

We are concerned with knowledge processing and problem solving using computers. You will study fundamental concepts related to representation, interpretation, and analysis of knowledge, as well as automation of deductive reasoning, and assessment of the value and applicability of computers. Concepts can be considered in theoretical terms and in terms of applications.

The Faculty Of Applied Sciences offers the following programmes at the Certificate,Diploma and Degree levels:

  • B.Sc  Computer Science

Admission RequirementApplicants must have any of the following qualifications: 

  • Credit Passes (i.e A/A1 – D/C4 – C6) in Six(6) SSCE/WASSCE/GBCE subjects including 3 Core subjects: English, Mathematics and Integrated Science and 3 Elective subjects with at least aggregate 24 or 36 for SSSCE and WASSCE respectively or better. 
  • Five (5) Ordinary Level Credit Passes including English and Mathematics or plus at least Three (3) ‘A’ Level/ABCE passes. 
  • HND qualifications with option in relevant areas of specialization are also eligible for Top-Up programmes. 
  • Applicants seeking admission to BSc. Computer Science Programme must in addition to the above qualification have a credit pass in in Elective Mathematics.Applicants with other equivalent or professional qualifications would be considered after assessment of the relevant qualifications and placed appropriately.  
  • RSA, SRN, RGN,RGM ‘A’ Level Holders and those with other equivalent qualifications plus basic SSCE/WASSCE/’O’ Level Qualifications will be placed at level 200 & 300 for a three & two year Top-Up programme. 
  • For Mature Candidates to apply for admission, an applicant must have the following:
    • Must be 25 years at the time of application
    • Must have passes in English and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
    • Must have a minimum of two (2) years work experience
    • Must pass a GCUC Mature Student Entry Examinations. 
  • Candidates with Home Science, General Science, General Art and General Agricultural backgrounds are also eligible for BSc. Nursing/Midwifery
  • Diploma (Nursing/Midwifery)/ SRN/RGN/RM Holders are eligible for Top-Up programmes.