Produce graduates with quantitative, computational, analytical and scientific skills in the fields of meteorology, atmospheric physics and other related disciplines. This programme will also provide a basic training for students in the atmospheric sciences who will then be well equipped to contribute to solving problems in the atmospheric sciences.
● Build the capacity of students to contribute at both national and international levels to solving real life problems in atmospheric physics. ● Prepare students who are equipped to contribute to solving problems in meteorology, atmospheric physics and other related disciplines through service as private businessmen, or as entrepreneurs, as educators, as researchers and as leaders in academia, government and civil society. ● Prepare students to communicate effectively in local, national and international settings their technical knowledge of meteorology, atmospheric physics and other related disciplines.
The Department was established in 1962 and is located in the Science Building Complex.
Over the years we have succeeded in realizing our sole mission of producing high caliber and competitive physicists who not only contribute immensely to the development of the country but also fit very well into the global physics community.
The current trend in technological development has brought meteorology and atmospheric physics to the forefront of science. Global warming and ecological modifications of our natural environment is as a result of human activity. There is, therefore, a need to understand and predict the weather for various applications in industry, agriculture, and aviation amongst others.
In Ghana currently, there are only two universities offering courses in meteorology: the University of Cape Coast (UCC) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). As far back as 1985, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), of which Ghana is a member, had been urging member countries to embark on massive training of personnel in meteorology and atmospheric physics, even if it is only to apply the knowledge to improve food production. The climate change of recent years has justified the call.
In view of the above, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) and the Department of Physics-UCC came in to address this knowledge-manpower gap. These two institutions (UCC & GMet) therefore went into agreement to have the programme started and students have been going for internships at GMet since the program started in 2012. GMet and its experienced personnel in teaching and research have supported the operational meteorology teaching needs of the Department.
Applicants must have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science (Grade D or better for SSSCE candidates and Grade C6 or better for WASSCE candidates).
In addition, applicants must have passes in Physics, Chemistry, and Elective Mathematics.
Minimum aggregate scores required for admission to this programme.
| Category | 2025/2026 | 2024/2025 |
|---|---|---|
| POST-WASSCE (2025) | 19 | — |
| AWAITING (2024) | 18 | — |
| Male | — | 24 |
| Female | — | 24 |
Cut-off points may vary by year based on applicant pool performance.
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Department
Leadership
21 members of teaching staff
Prof. Moses Jojo Eghan
Professor
Prof. Kwadwo Anokye Dompreh
Associate Professor
Dr. Jerry Opoku-Ansah
Senior Lecturer
Prof. Samuel Sonko Sackey
Associate Professor
Dr. David Cudjoe Adukpo
Lecturer
Mr. Augustine Arthur
Lecturer
Prof. Michael Kwame Vowotor
Associate Professor
Dr. Ebenezer Teye Tatchie
Senior Lecturer
Prof. Samuel Y Mensah
Professor
Prof. Raymond Edziah
Associate Professor
Prof. Baah Sefa Ntiri
Associate Professor
Prof. George Amoako
Professor
Prof. Frederick Sam
Associate Professor
Prof. Anthony Kwabena Twum
Associate Professor
Prof. Benjamin Anderson
Professor
Dr. Emmanuel Amewode
Lecturer
Dr. Peter Osei-Wusu Adueming
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Charles Lloyd Yeboah Amuah
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Francis Nkrumah
Senior Lecturer
Mr. Kwasi Nyandey
Principal Research Assistant
Ms. Dorcas Oforiwaah Addo
Assistant Lecturer
WASSCE/SSCE - Degree Entry
Level 100
