Admission Requirement for Diploma Nursing In Ghana

Admission Requirement for Diploma Nursing In Ghana

REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Age 18 – 35 years
Overall Aggregate An aggregate score of thirty six (36) or better in six subjects, comprising 3 core and 3 elective
Core Subjects and Minimum Grades A1 – C6 in three Core Subjects i.e. English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
Elective Subjects and Minimum Grades A1 – C6 in three Elective Subjects. Acceptable subjects are indicated in TABLE-6

Name

Registered Midwifery

Duration Six Semesters (3 years) + 1 year mandatory Internship rotation / National Service
Location

Eastern Region – Koforidua, Atibie
Ashanti Region – Kumasi, Mampong, Offinso
Brong Ahafo Region – Berekum, Goaso, Dormaa, Techiman (Holy Family)
Volta Region -Hohoe, Kete Krachie
Greater Accra Region – Korle Bu, Pantang
Western Region – Sekondi, Tarkwa
Central Region – Cape Coast, Twifo Praso
Northern Region – Tamale, Gushiegu
Upper East Region – Bolgatanga, Zuarungu
Upper West  Region – Jirapa, Nandom, Tumu

Description This programme prepares individuals in basic nursing with special option in Midwifery
Graduates are required to undertake one year mandatory internship/ rotation National Service after sitting and passing their Licensure Examination conducted by the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Ghana on completing their Academic work.

Elective Subjects for Diploma Programmes

Elective Programmes

Elective Subjects

Science Option
  1. Mathematics (Elective)
  2. Physics
  3. Chemistry
  4. Biology
General Arts Option
  1. Literature in English
  2. French
  3. Ghanaian Language
  4. Christian Religious Studies OR Islamic religious Studies
  5. Economics
  6. Geography
  7. History
  8. Government
  9. Mathematics (Elective)
  10. General Knowledge in Art
Agriculture Option
  1. General Agriculture
  2. Chemistry
  3. Physics
  4. Mathematics (Elective)
  5. French
Home Economics Option
  1. Management in Living
  2. Food and Nutrition
  3. Economics
  4. Chemistry
  5. French
  6. General Knowledge in Art.