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PhD in Plant Breeding

The WACCI PhD is a four-year programme consisting of two stages: one year of academic study at the University of Ghana and three years of thesis research at the students’ research station/university in their home countries. Students return in the last six months of the final year to complete and submit their theses.

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MPhil Seed Science and Technology

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Professional Short Courses

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Our Facilities

The Centre has offices, lecture theatres, a library, Research Commons, Board Room with video conferencing facility, Conference Room, Enterprise Hub, Seed Science Lab (Seed Bank, Germination Room, Seed Store, Quality Control Room, Sample reception Room), Tissue Culture Lab(Autoclave Room, Culture Room, Media Room, Changing Room, Growth Room) and Bioinformatic Lab. The Centre has fast reliable internet service and power supply with a standby gen set. WACCI has a demonstration farm which is being used for maize breeding project, its also used by staff and students for teaching and research. There is also a farm house with facilities and equipment needed for Plant Breeding training and other activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do I need to apply?

Call for applications are advertised extensively on the WACCI website beginning February each year. Applicants are advised to frequently visit the University of Ghana website; www.ug.edu.gh as well as the WACCI website; www.wacci.ug.edu.gh

How do I apply?

All applications are done online. Applicants are advised to visit WACCI’s website; www.wacci.ug.edu.gh and apply when the call for application are flagged. Applicants complete the forms online and upload supporting documents (transcripts, certificates and recommendation letters etc.)

Who qualifies to apply?

Applicants for the MPhil programmes requires a Bachelor’s degree in Crop Science or related field with a graduating class of at least Second Class upper. Those applying for PhD programmes should have an MPhil degree in Crop Science or related field.

What is the academic programme structure?

The curriculum at WACCI is both theoretical and practical. Students are required to research and explore their fields or study under supervision. This gives students the chance to use their ideas and initiatives.

What is the duration of the academic programmes?

The PhD programmes are 4 years while the MPhil programmes are 2 years.

What English language requirements must one have to study at WACCI?

Applicants who have not been instructed in English at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels must have a test score of at least 550 (paper test) or 213 (computer test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For more information on the TOEFL test, please contact the United States Information Service. (USIS) at the USA Embassy or Consulate in your home country or contact TOEFL directly at P.O. Box 6155, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541.6155, U.S.A.

Are scholarships available?

Applying to WACCI with a supporting scholarship body, or self-sponsorship increases one’s chance of being enrolled to WACCI once all other criteria have been met. Applicants without such opportunities are given the opportunity to apply for DAAD scholarships and for any other partnering scholarships.

Is there accommodation for students on campus?

WACCI helps students to secure accommodation at halls and hostels of the University on campus upon request. Accommodation is however self-sponsored by students or by scholarship awarding institutions that support students.

Do I need to translate my document into English?

Applicants do not need to translate documents into English. WACCI is a regional centre. 50% of students are from Francophone countries.

Does WACCI accept Francophone students?

The programmes are instructed in English language, however, Francophone and other non-English speaking students are taken through English language proficiency lessons which runs throughout the first year of the MPhil and PhD programmes.

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PMB 30, Legon-Ghana

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