Detail About How To Apply
Department of Nursing
Admission Requirement
BSc Nursing (regular)- 4 years
(A) Applicants with SSSCE certificates must have total aggregate of twenty-four
(24) or better in six(6) subjects, comprising: A – D in THREE CORE SUBJECTS- i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and AT LEAST Credit in (3) Elective subjects in any of the following:
Elective Mathematics II. Biology III. Physics IV. Chemistry
(B) Applicants with WASSCE Results must obtain a minimum of six (6) Credit Passes (i.e. A1 –C6) in three (3) Core Subjects I.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science., and in (3) Elective subjects in any of the following:
Elective Mathematics II. Biology III. Physics IV. Chemistry
BSc Nursing (Access route)
Available on weekends only
Entry requirements
Qualified nurse assistant(clinical)
In addition to the above, applicants would have to successfully complete an Access course.
Participants will be placed at level 200 to begin a three-year BSc Nursing programme.
BSc Nursing Top-Up
Available on weekends only
Entry requirements
Qualified nurses with diploma from recognized institutions will be admitted to level 300 of the programme. (NB. No Entrance Examination)
Registered General Nursing(RGN) Diploma
Entry requirements
Applicants with SSSCE certificates must have a total aggregate of twenty-four (24) or better in six (6) subjects, comprising: A – D in all THREE CORE SUBJECTS- i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and AT LEAST Credit in (3) Elective subjects in any of the following options (See Table Below):
Applicants with WASSCE Certificates must obtain a minimum of six (6) Credit Passes (i.e. A1 –C6) in three (3) Core subjects and three (3) Elective subjects (See Table Below) with a total aggregate of Thirty-Six (36) or better.
Elective Programmes
Elective Subjects
A
Science Option
Mathematics(Elective), Physics, Chemistry, Biology
B
General Arts Option
Literature in English, French, Ghanaian Language, Christian Religious Studies OR Islamic Religious Studies, Economics, Geography, History, Government, Mathematics (Elective), General Knowledge in Art
C
Agriculture Programme Option
General Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Elective), French
D
Home Economic Option
Management in Living Food and Nutrition, Economics, Chemistry, French, General Knowledge in Art
BSc Physician Assistantship
Duration: Four (4) years
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
(A) Applicants with SSSCE certificate must have aggregate score of twenty-four (24)(A-D) or better in six subjects, comprising: (3 core subjects, i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science and 3 electives in science, i.e. Elective Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry
(B) Applicants with WASSCE certificate must have aggregate score of Thirty-six (36)(A1-C6) or better in six subjects, comprising: ((3 core subjects, i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science and 3 electives in science, i.e. Elective Mathematics, Biology, Physics and Chemistry)
(II) OTHERS
Applicants must be qualified Nurses (SRN/RGN) or holders of Bachelor degree in Human Biology. In addition, candidates must have attained the age of 25 years or above with five (5) credits in five (5) GCE “O” Levels or six passes in SSSCE/ WASSCE subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science, and must have at least three (3) years working experience in addition to passing an entrance examination and interview. Successful candidates would be admitted into level 200.
Candidates with Diploma certificate in Physician Assistantship from recognized institutions with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and a pass in the licensure examination conducted by the Medical and Dental Council will be admitted to third year (Level 300).