College of Health and Allied Sciences

The School of Optometry and Vision Science is delighted to announce the promotion of Professor Stephen Ocansey, Dean of the School of Optometry, from the rank of Associate Professor to Full Professor.

This achievement reflects his sustained excellence in teaching, impactful research, academic leadership, and dedicated mentorship. As Dean, Professor Ocansey has played a pivotal role in advancing optometric education, strengthening research capacity, and promoting professional training that meets both national and global standards.

The School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant to implement the Optometric Service and Community Outreach for Practical Experience (Opto-SCOPE) project. This initiative is generously funded by Optometry Giving Sight.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) hosted representatives from the Public Diplomacy Section of the US Embassy to discuss potential future collaborations.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences proudly congratulates Professor Elvis Ofori Ameyaw on the successful completion of his tenure as Dean.

Under your outstanding leadership, the School has made tremendous progress in academic excellence, research innovation, infrastructure development, and international collaboration. You have championed a culture of integrity, mentorship, and service that has elevated the school to an enviable global standard.

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences (SOVS) at the University of Cape Coast has successfully held its maiden White Coat Ceremony, robing 55 Level 400 students as they officially transition into their clinical training phase in pursuit of becoming certified eye care professionals. The event took place at the School of Graduate Studies Auditorium on the 11th of July 2025.

Mr. David Nii Commey Ankrah, a Level 100 student at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Cape Coast (UCC), has been adjudged the Best Performing Candidate in West Africa for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates.

A proud alumnus of Hope College, Gomoa Fetteh, Mr. Ankrah emerged as the overall top performer in the sub-region in the examination administered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) has held its 2nd White Coat ceremony to mark the transition of 99 Pharmacy students into the clinical stage of their training. The White Coat ceremony is an integral part of Pharmacy education, emphasising the significance of the coat as the professional identity of Pharmacists and establishing defined expectations and responsibilities for students while still in training. 

The Founding Dean of the School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS), Prof. Stephen Ocansey, has received the Vice-Chancellor of Bindura University of Science and Education (BUSE), Zimbabwe, Professor Eddie Mwenje, and his accompanying delegation to the University of Cape Coast (UCC). 

The visit was to find ways of strengthening the existing collaboration and enhancement of academic and clinical engagements between the two institutions.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS) has recognized thirty outstanding students at the Prof. David Darko Obiri 2025 Dean's Award Ceremony for their exceptional academic achievements during the 2023/24 academic year.

The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPPS), University of Cape Coast hosted two Doctor of Pharmacy exchange students from Howard University College of Pharmacy (HUCOP), United States of America from November 11 – December 13, 2024.  This is part of the international exchange existing between UCC SoPPS and