Bachelor of General Nursing Colleges and Universities in Ghana

General Nursing and Midwifery or GNM is a three-year and six-month diploma course designed for aspirants who want to pursue a career in clinical nursing. The programme teaches candidates how to care for individuals who are sick or have been injured in order to help them attain full recovery.

Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of General Nursing in Ghana are:

University Of Ghana.

Kaaf University College.

Garden City University.

Pentecost University.

Presbyterian University College.

Valley View University.

Ghana Christian University.

Ghana Baptist University.

Admission Requirements

SSSCE Applicants

SSSCE Applicants must have obtained aggregate score of 24 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives).

The Core subjects and minimum grades must be grade D or better in Mathematics, English Language, and Integrated Science. The elective subjects should be selected from any of the following subject areas: Science, General Arts, General Agriculture with Chemistry, Home Economics with Biology.

WASSCE Applicants

Applicants must have aggregate 36 or better in six subjects (3 core and 3 electives). The core subjects and minimum grades are: grade C6 or better in Mathematics, English Language and Integrated science. The elective subjects should be selected from any of the following subject areas: Science, General Arts, General Agric with Chemistry, Home Economics with Food and Nutrition.

Diploma Applicants

Diploma in Nursing should be obtained from a recognised University, with a final grade point average of 3.25 or better, in addition to the basic qualification at WASSCE / O’ Level. Such candidates who must also be RGNs may be admitted to the Second Year of the programme after a selection interview.

Mature Applicants

Mature applicants must be Nurses with SRN, RMN, RM, CHN or relevant nursing certificate. Candidates must have attained the age of 25 years or above with five (5) credits in five (5) GCE “O” Level or SSSCE Subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science in addition to passing the mature student entrance examination and an interview. All mature students are admitted to the first year of the programme.

International Students

International students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from their home country for which the West African Examination Council shall determine equivalence.

Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. In addition, foreign applicants must satisfy the professional entry requirements determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.

What is the difference between general nursing and registered nursing?

There are a lot of similarities between a registered nurse and someone with a bachelor of science in nursing. RNs and BSNs alike have to study, pass the NCLEX, and get themselves licensed. The big difference is that a BSN is a degree and an RN is a license.